316LN Stainless Steel Round Bar

Grade: 316LN/UNS S31653

Size:

Cold drawn: φ4mm-φ60mm

Hot Rolled: φ16mm-φ230mm

Forged: φ230mm-φ1200mm

Surface Finish: Black Annealed, Polished Bright, Centerless Grinding

Diameter Tolerance: H9, H11, h9, h11 etc

316LN stainless steel is an advanced austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel grade with controlled nitrogen addition, designated as UNS S31653. It is a modified version of 316L stainless steel, developed to provide improved mechanical strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and enhanced structural stability for demanding industrial applications. The addition of nitrogen increases yield strength and improves resistance to localized corrosion while maintaining the low carbon characteristics of 316L.

The alloy contains chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and nitrogen as the primary alloying elements. Chromium provides excellent general corrosion resistance by forming a stable passive oxide film on the surface. Nickel maintains the stable austenitic structure and contributes to excellent toughness and ductility. Molybdenum significantly improves resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in chloride-containing environments. Nitrogen strengthens the alloy matrix, improves mechanical properties, and enhances resistance to stress corrosion cracking.

316LN stainless steel bars are typically supplied in solution annealed condition and can be produced through hot rolling, cold drawing, peeling, grinding, and precision machining processes. The material provides excellent weldability, high toughness at low temperatures, and reliable long-term performance under severe service conditions.

Due to its combination of low carbon content, nitrogen strengthening, and superior corrosion resistance, 316LN stainless steel bars are widely used in nuclear power plants, chemical processing equipment, marine engineering, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pharmaceutical machinery, and high-performance mechanical components. It is especially suitable for applications requiring high reliability, corrosion resistance, and improved mechanical strength compared with conventional 316L stainless steel.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S31653 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM ASTM A479 / A479M – UNS S31653 Stainless Steel Bars for Pressure Equipment
UNS S31653 316LN Stainless Steel Grade
JIS JIS G4303 SUS316LN Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4429 X2CrNiMoN17-13-3 Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4429 Equivalent European Material Designation

Stainless Steel Bar Execution Standards

Item Specification
Product Type Round Bar, Square Bar, Hexagonal Bar
Manufacturing Process Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Peeled, Ground, Polished
Heat Treatment Solution Annealing
Heat Treatment Temperature Approximately 1010–1120°C followed by rapid cooling
Surface Condition Black Surface, Bright Surface, Centerless Ground, Polished
Dimensional Tolerance According to ASTM A276 / customer requirements
Inspection Chemical Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Dimensional Inspection
Supply Condition Solution Annealed, Cold Finished, Machined Condition

Chemical Composition (%)

Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.030
Silicon (Si) ≤ 1.00
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 2.00
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.045
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.030
Chromium (Cr) 16.00 – 18.00
Nickel (Ni) 10.00 – 14.00
Molybdenum (Mo) 2.00 – 3.00
Nitrogen (N) 0.10 – 0.16
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties (Annealed Condition)

Property Requirement
Tensile Strength ≥ 515 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 205 MPa
Elongation ≥ 40%
Reduction of Area ≥ 50% (Typical)
Hardness ≤ 217 HB (Typical)
Condition Solution Annealed

316LN stainless steel bars are widely used in industries requiring excellent corrosion resistance, high reliability, and improved mechanical performance.

Industry Applications
Nuclear Industry Reactor components, nuclear piping systems, structural supports
Chemical Industry Chemical reactors, storage tanks, process piping
Marine Engineering Seawater equipment, offshore components, marine structures
Pharmaceutical Industry Sterile processing equipment, pharmaceutical machinery
Pressure Equipment Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves
Oil & Gas Industry Corrosion-resistant components and offshore systems
Mechanical Engineering High-strength precision machined components
Energy Industry Cooling systems, thermal equipment, power plant components

316LN stainless steel is an advanced austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel grade with controlled nitrogen addition, designated as UNS S31653. It is a modified version of 316L stainless steel, developed to provide improved mechanical strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and enhanced structural stability for demanding industrial applications. The addition of nitrogen increases yield strength and improves resistance to localized corrosion while maintaining the low carbon characteristics of 316L.

The alloy contains chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and nitrogen as the primary alloying elements. Chromium provides excellent general corrosion resistance by forming a stable passive oxide film on the surface. Nickel maintains the stable austenitic structure and contributes to excellent toughness and ductility. Molybdenum significantly improves resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, especially in chloride-containing environments. Nitrogen strengthens the alloy matrix, improves mechanical properties, and enhances resistance to stress corrosion cracking.

316LN stainless steel bars are typically supplied in solution annealed condition and can be produced through hot rolling, cold drawing, peeling, grinding, and precision machining processes. The material provides excellent weldability, high toughness at low temperatures, and reliable long-term performance under severe service conditions.

Due to its combination of low carbon content, nitrogen strengthening, and superior corrosion resistance, 316LN stainless steel bars are widely used in nuclear power plants, chemical processing equipment, marine engineering, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pharmaceutical machinery, and high-performance mechanical components. It is especially suitable for applications requiring high reliability, corrosion resistance, and improved mechanical strength compared with conventional 316L stainless steel.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S31653 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM ASTM A479 / A479M – UNS S31653 Stainless Steel Bars for Pressure Equipment
UNS S31653 316LN Stainless Steel Grade
JIS JIS G4303 SUS316LN Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4429 X2CrNiMoN17-13-3 Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4429 Equivalent European Material Designation

Stainless Steel Bar Execution Standards

Item Specification
Product Type Round Bar, Square Bar, Hexagonal Bar
Manufacturing Process Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Peeled, Ground, Polished
Heat Treatment Solution Annealing
Heat Treatment Temperature Approximately 1010–1120°C followed by rapid cooling
Surface Condition Black Surface, Bright Surface, Centerless Ground, Polished
Dimensional Tolerance According to ASTM A276 / customer requirements
Inspection Chemical Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Dimensional Inspection
Supply Condition Solution Annealed, Cold Finished, Machined Condition

Chemical Composition (%)

Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.030
Silicon (Si) ≤ 1.00
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 2.00
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.045
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.030
Chromium (Cr) 16.00 – 18.00
Nickel (Ni) 10.00 – 14.00
Molybdenum (Mo) 2.00 – 3.00
Nitrogen (N) 0.10 – 0.16
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties (Annealed Condition)

Property Requirement
Tensile Strength ≥ 515 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 205 MPa
Elongation ≥ 40%
Reduction of Area ≥ 50% (Typical)
Hardness ≤ 217 HB (Typical)
Condition Solution Annealed

316LN stainless steel bars are widely used in industries requiring excellent corrosion resistance, high reliability, and improved mechanical performance.

Industry Applications
Nuclear Industry Reactor components, nuclear piping systems, structural supports
Chemical Industry Chemical reactors, storage tanks, process piping
Marine Engineering Seawater equipment, offshore components, marine structures
Pharmaceutical Industry Sterile processing equipment, pharmaceutical machinery
Pressure Equipment Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves
Oil & Gas Industry Corrosion-resistant components and offshore systems
Mechanical Engineering High-strength precision machined components
Energy Industry Cooling systems, thermal equipment, power plant components

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