Our 316L stainless steel powder (UNS S31603) is a premium austenitic stainless steel alloy, offering the highest level of corrosion resistance available in a standard Powder Metallurgy
(P/M) stainless steel grade. It provides very good strength at extremely high temperatures.
316L Stainless Steel Advantages
SS 316L powder is engineered for superior performance, providing excellent corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and durability. This alloy, precisely formulated with chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, delivers outstanding resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in harsh conditions.
316L Stainless Steel Powder Applications
Our 316L powder is available in a variety of fully customized specifications, tailored by adjusting lubricant type, content, and particle size to meet specific application requirements. We manufacture high-quality 316L powders suited for a wide range of applications, including:
316L Stainless Steel Powder Properties
| PRODUCT |
COMPACTING PRESSURE (TSI) |
GREEN STRENGTH (PSI) |
GREEN DENSITY (GM/CC) |
SINTERED DENSITY (GM/CC) |
SINTERED BREAKING STRENGTH (PSI) |
DIMENSIONAL CHANGE FROM DIE SIZE (%) |
UTS (PSI) |
% ELONG |
RB HARDNESS (APPARENT) |
| 316L |
30
40
50 |
400
700
1100 |
6.25
6.60
6.83 |
6.35
6.60
6.75 |
75,000
103,000
125,000 |
-0.53
-0.44
-0.40 |
42,000
50,000
58,000 |
3.6
4.8
6.0 |
41.0
48.0
67.0 |
Compacting properties were measured on powder blended with 1% lithium stearate. Sintering was done in dissociated ammonia at 2050°F for 45 minutes.
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITION |
| Chromium |
16.0 - 18.0% |
Carbon |
0.03% max |
| Nickel |
10.0 - 14.0% |
Sulfur |
0.03% max |
Molybdenum
|
2.0 - 3.0% |
Phosphorus |
0.045% max |
| Manganese |
1.0% max
|
Iron |
Balance |
| Silicon |
1.0% max |
-
|
- |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Apparent Density |
2.7 g/cm3 |
| Flow Rate |
30 sec/50g |