ASTM A240 316L,Stainless Steel Plate,ASTM A240 316L Plate,SA240 316L Strip,ASTM A240 316L Sheet,SA240 316L Plate
ASTM A240 TP316L Plate for pressure vessel/ASTM A240 316L Plate is mainly used for the field which has a high request for corrosion resistance,Like pressure vessel.
ASTM A240 316L Plate is a low-carbon version of 316 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, superior weldability, and high-temperature strength. This marine-grade stainless steel is widely used in chemical processing, marine environments, heat exchangers, and medical equipment due to its exceptional resistance to oxidation and pitting.
ASTM A240 316L is part of the austenitic family of stainless steel and is the most widely used varieties of stainless plate. 316 grades contain a higher level of Nickel than 304 giving it an improved corrosion resistance over 304 grades. 316/316L plate is a good option for marine applications due to a good atmospheric corrosion resistance. 316L is a low carbon modification to 316 grade.
A240 316L stainless steel plate is the standard molybdenum-bearing grade of stainless steel plate. The molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel plate better overall corrosion resistant properties than grade 304 stainless steel plate. It has particularly higher resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments. 316 stainless steel plate has excellent forming and welding characteristics. It is readily brake or roll formed into a variety of parts for applications in the industrial, architectural, and transportation fields. Grade 316 stainless steel plate also has outstanding welding characteristics. Grade 316L stainless steel plate is the low carbon version of 316 stainless steel plate and is extensively used in heavy gauge welded components.
A240 316L plate has many applications,can be used to make the welded pipe,fittings,and heat exchanger shells,tanks etc.
ASTM A240 is Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
Standard: ASTM A240
SPECIFICATIONS OF TP316 AND A240 TP316L STAINLESS STEEL PLATE
| 316 STAINLESS STEEL PLTE | 316L STAINLESS STEEL PLATE |
|---|---|
| UNS S31600 | UNS S31603 |
| ASTM A240 | ASTM 240 |
| ASTM A480 | ASTM 240M |
| ASME 240 | ASME 240 |
| AMS 5524 | AMS 5507 |
Delivery Condition: Cold Rolled or Hot Rolled.
Available Sizes
- Thickness: 2mm-60mm
- Length: 1000mm-6000mm or customized
- Width: 600 to 1500mm or customized
Chemical Composition
ASTM A240 316L Plate Chemical Composition (wt%) limits as specified in ASTM A240 and ASME SA240*
| Element | 316 | 316L |
| Carbon | 0.08 | 0.030 max |
| Chromium | 16.0-18.0 | 16.0-18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0-14.0 | 10.0-14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00-3.00 | 2.00-3.00 |
| Manganese | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Silicon | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 | 0.045 |
| Sulfur | 0.030 | 0.030 |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical property requirements for annealed product as specified in ASTM A240 and ASME SA240
| Property | 316 | 316L |
| Yield Strength, min. (ksi) | 30 | 25 |
| Tensile Strength, min. (ksi) | 75 | 70 |
| Elongation, min. (%) | 40 | 40 |
| Hardness, max. (Rb) | 95 | 95 |
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ASTM A240 Stainless Steel Plates in Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled with Surface Finish Like Mill Finish, No.1, 2B, 2D, No.4, No.8, Mirror, Brush, Hairline etc. with NACE MR O1-75, Intergranular Corrosion Test A262 Practice E, Mercury Free in Width of 1250 / 1500 / 2000 mm and Custom Size from 0.6 to 80 mm Thickness.
Surface Finishes For ASTM A240 Steel Plates:
| Class | Definition | Application |
|---|---|---|
| No.1 | With heat treatment after hot rolling, pickling or equivalent. | Chemical tank, piping |
| No.2D | After cold rolling, carry out heat treatment and pickling or other equivalent processing. In addition, also including use of blunt surface roller to do final cold rolling slightly. | Heat exchanger, drain-pipe |
| No.2B | After cold rolling, carry out heat treatment and pickling or other equivalent processing. And use cold rolling processing to make surface brightness appropriately | Medical equipment, food industry, building materials, kitchen utensils |
| BA | After cold rolling, carry out bright heat treatment | Eat hutch appliance, electrical appliances, construction decoration |
| No.3 | Use 100# ~ 120# abrasives to do the grinding processing | Eat hutch appliance, construction decoration |
| No.4 | Use 150# ~ 180# abrasives to do the grinding processing | Eat hutch appliance, construction decoration, Medical equipment |
| No.8 | Use 600 # rotary polishing wheel to do the grinding | Mirror, decoration |
| HL | Use appropriate particle size of abrasives to do the grinding and make the surface with grinding stripe | Construction decoration |
ASME SA240 is identical with ASTM A240
ASTM A240 / A240M
STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR CHROMIUM AND CHROMIUM-NICKEL STAINLESS STEEL PLATE, SHEET, AND STRIP FOR PRESSURE VESSELS AND FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS
ASTM A240 specification covers chromium, chromium-nickel, and chromium-manganese-nickel stainless steel plate, sheet, and strip for pressure vessels and for general applications including architectural, building, construction, and aesthetic applications.
ASTM A240 316L Plate dimension tolerance are refer to ASTM A480 Plate Thickness & Flatness Tolerances
ASTM-A480
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Table A2.17 Permitted Variation in Thickness of Hot-Rolled Mill Plate (Quarto Plate)*, **
| Width (w), in. [mm] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specified Thickness (t), in. [mm] | w ≤ 84 [2134] | 84 [2134] < w ≤ 120 [3048] | 120 [3048] < w ≤ 144 [3658] | w > 144 [ 3658] |
| Tolerance Over Specified Thickness, *** in. [mm] | ||||
| t < 3/16 [4.76] | 0.055 [1.35] | 0.070 [1.78] | — | — |
| 3/16 [4.76] ≤ t < 3/8 [9.52] | 0.045 [1.14] | 0.050 [1.27] | 0.085 [2.16] | — |
| 3/8 [9.52] ≤ t < 3/4 [19.05] | 0.055 [1.40] | 0.060 [1.52] | 0.085 [2.16] | 0.090 [2.29] |
| 3/4 [19.05] ≤ t < 1 [25.04] | 0.060 [1.52] | 0.065 [1.65] | 0.085 [2.16] | 0.100 [2.54] |
| 1 [25.40] ≤ t < 2 [50.80] | 0.070 [1.78] | 0.075 [1.90] | 0.095[2.41] | 0.115 [2.92] |
| 2 [ 50.80] ≤ t < 3 [76.20] | 0.125 [3.20] | 0.150[3.80] | 0.175 [4.45] | 0.200 [5.08] |
| 3 [76.20] ≤ t < 4 [101.6] | 0.150 [3.81] | 0.160 [4.06] | 0.200 [5.08] | 0.225 [5.72] |
| 4 [101.6] ≤ t < 6 [152.4] | 0.180 [4.75] | 0.200 [5.08] | 0.335 [8.50] | 0.355 [9.02] |
| 6 [152.4] ≤ t < 8 [203.2] | 0.235 [6.00] | 0.255 [6.48] | 0.355 [9.02] | 0.435 [11.0] |
| 8 [203.2] ≤ t < 10 [254.0] | 0.315 [8.00] | 0.335 [8.50] | 0.435 [11.0] | 0.550 [14.0] |
* Thickness is measured along the longitudinal edges of the plate at least 3/8 in. [9.52mm], but not more than 3 in. [76.20 mm], from the edge.
** For plates up to 10 in. [254.0mm], excl, in thickness, the tolerance under the specified thickness is 0.010 in. [0.25 mm].
*** For circles, the over thickness tolerances in this table apply to the diameter of the circle corresponding to the width ranges shown. For plates of irregular shape, the over thickness tolerances apply to the greatest width corresponding to the width ranges shown.
Below is the Tolerance for Flatness taken from ASTM A480
(Understand that this covers Mill Plates and not cut pieces)
Table A2.20 Permitted Variations in Flatness of Plate Mill Plate (Quarto Plate)
Note 1 — Tolerances in this table apply to any length, not necessarily the rolling direction, up to 36 in. [914mm] and to any 36 in. [914mm] of longer lengths in the plane of the plate measured while the plate rests on a flat surface with the concavity of the curvature upward.
Note 2 — If the longer dimension is under 36 in. [914mm], the tolerance is not greater than 1/4 in. [6.4mm].
Note 3 — for plates with specified minimum yield strengths of 35 ksi [240MPa] or more, the permitted variations are increased to 1 1/2 times the amounts shown.
| Specified Thickness (t), in. [mm] | Flatness Tolerance for Thicknesses Given, in. [mm] |
|---|---|
| t < 1/4 [6.35] | 7/16 [11] |
| 1/4 [6.35] ≤ t < 3/8 [9.52] | 3/8 [9.5] |
| 3/8 [9.52] ≤ t < 1/2 [12.70] | 5/16 [7.9] |
| 1/2 [12.70] ≤ t < 3/4 [19.05] | 5/16 [7.9] |
| 3/4 [19.05] ≤ t < 1 [25.40] | 5/16 [7.9] |
| 1 [25.40] ≤ t < 1 1/2 [38.10] | 1/4 [6.4] |
| 1 1/2 [38.10] ≤ t < 4 [101.60] | 1/4 [6.4] |
| t ≥ 4 [101.60] | 1/4 [6.4] |
Applications of ASTM A240 316L Stainless Steel Plate
Marine & Offshore Structures – Excellent resistance to seawater and chlorides.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industry – Used in reactors, tanks, and pipelines.
Food Processing & Medical Equipment – Hygienic and non-reactive with food-grade applications.
Heat Exchangers & Pressure Vessels – High resistance to temperature and oxidation.
Architectural & Structural Use – Modern buildings, bridges, and decorative panels.
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