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ASTM A182 F316L

UNS S31603

ASTM A182 F316L material

stainless steelflange / forgingP-No. 8 / Gr. 1

Key Engineering Metrics

Instant specifications summary for ASTM A182 F316L

Yield Strength💪
170.0MPa
Min specified
Tensile Strength🏋️
485.0MPa
Ultimate min
Carbon Eq. (CE)🧪
N/A
IIW Formula
P-No. / Group⚙️
P8 / Gr1
ASME Sec. IX
Flange Group🛡️
Grp 2.3
ASME B16.5
MDMT Curve❄️
Generally exempt
ASME B31.3

General Specifications & Standard Data

ASTM A182
Standard Specification
ASTM A182
Grade / Designation
F316L
UNS Designation
S31603
ASME P-No. / Group No.
P-No. 8 / Group 1
ASME B31.3 MDMT Curve
Generally exempt down to -196°C (B31.3)

Minimum Design Metal Temperature rules for impact testing exemption under ASME B31.3 paragraph 323.2.2.

Mechanical Properties

Room Temp (20°C / 68°F)
Yield-to-Tensile Ratio35%
Yield Strength (170.0 MPa)Tensile Strength (485.0 MPa)
Density
8000kg/m³
Min Yield
170.0MPa
Min Tensile
485.0MPa
Elastic Modulus
193GPa
Elongation (min)
30%
Thermal Expansion
16µm/m·K
Thermal Cond.
15W/m·K
Poisson’s Ratio
0.3

Allowable Stress Data (ASME B31.3 Table A-1)

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Allowable Stress vs Temperature

ASME B31.3 / BPVC Section II Part D Reference Curve

Max: 115.1 MPaRange: 38° - 600°
Creep Range (≥400°)60748810211613038°150°250°350°450°550°600°Stress (MPa)
Temperature (°C)Allowable Stress (MPa)% of Room Temp Rating
38115.1100%
100115.1100%
150115.1100%
200108.995%
250103.490%
30097.985%
35094.582%
40091.079%
45087.676%
50084.173%
55081.471%
60074.565%
650

🛡️ ASME B16.5 Flange P-T Ratings & Calculator

Material Group 2.3 (Stainless steel materials)

bar / °C
Max Allowable Pressure15.9 bar
Code Limit: -29° to 450°
Temp (°C)Class 150Class 300Class 400Class 600Class 900Class 1500Class 2500
-29 to 3815.941.455.282.7124.1206.8344.7
5015.34053.480120.1200.1333.5
10013.334.846.469.6104.4173.9289.9
1501231.441.962.894.2157261.6
20011.229.238.958.387.5145.8243
25010.527.536.654.982.4137.3228.9
3001026.134.852.178.2130.3217.2
3259.325.5345176.4127.4212.3
3508.425.133.450.175.2125.4208.9
3757.424.83349.574.3123.8206.3
4006.524.332.448.672.9121.5202.5
4255.523.931.847.771.6119.3198.8
4504.623.431.246.870.2117.1195.1

Working pressures are in gauge (bar). Values interpolated linearly for intermediate temperatures per ASME B16.5 para. 2.3.

Chemical Composition (% Weight)

Heat & Product Analysis
C
≤ 0.03%
Mn
≤ 2%
Si
≤ 1%
P
≤ 0.045%
S
≤ 0.03%
Cr
16–18%
Ni
10–14%
Mo
2–3%
N
≤ 0.1%

🛡️ Service Compatibility

Chemical & Organic Acidsexcellent

Mo addition (2-3%) provides superior resistance to acetic, phosphoric, and dilute sulfuric acids.

Cryogenic Service ( 196°C)excellent

Maintains excellent notch toughness down to -196°C (-320°F).

Steam & Condensateexcellent

Standard for aggressive boiler condensate, WFI, and clean steam lines.

Marine Atmospheresgood

Higher PREN (~25) provides good resistance to marine splash & brackish water.

Hot Concentrated Chloridecheck

Risk of CSCC above 60°C in high-chloride solutions. Use Duplex for severe hot chlorides.

🔥 Welding & Heat Treatment

Weldabilityeasy
Preheat Requirements

None required (ambient ≥ 10°C). Interpass temperature must be strictly controlled < 150°C (300°F) to prevent heat tint & carbide precipitation.

PWHT Requirements

PWHT is not recommended or required; causes chromium carbide sensitization. Full solution annealing at 1040°C + rapid quench if required.

Charpy Impact Test (CVN)

Exempt down to -196°C (-320°F) per ASME B31.3 Table 323.2.2 for base metal & filler metal.

🔗 Material Equivalents

Stainless Steel 316L Service
⚠️ Engineering Verification Notice

Material property data provided is for preliminary engineering reference. Always verify properties against the latest ASME BPVC Section II, ASTM material specification, and Material Test Report (MTR/MTC).

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