316N Stainless Steel Round Bar

Grade: 316N/UNS S31651

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

316N stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel grade with controlled nitrogen addition, identified as UNS S31651. It is a modified version of 316 stainless steel designed to provide higher mechanical strength while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of nitrogen improves the strength of the austenitic structure, especially the yield strength, without significantly reducing ductility and toughness.

The alloy contains chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and nitrogen as the main alloying elements. Chromium provides general corrosion resistance by forming a stable passive oxide film, while nickel stabilizes the austenitic structure and improves toughness. The molybdenum content enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, particularly in chloride-containing environments such as seawater and chemical processing applications. Nitrogen further improves resistance to localized corrosion and increases mechanical performance.

316N stainless steel bars are normally supplied in solution annealed condition and can be manufactured through hot rolling, cold drawing, peeling, grinding, or precision machining processes. The material offers excellent weldability, good toughness at low temperatures, and reliable performance under demanding service conditions.

Due to its combination of corrosion resistance and increased strength, 316N stainless steel bars are widely used in chemical equipment, marine engineering, pressure vessels, pharmaceutical machinery, heat exchangers, offshore structures, and high-strength stainless steel components. It is especially suitable for applications requiring improved mechanical properties compared with conventional 316 stainless steel.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S31651 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM ASTM A479 / A479M – UNS S31651 Stainless Steel Bars for Pressure Equipment
UNS S31651 Grade designation for 316N stainless steel
JIS JIS G4303 SUS316N Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4406 X2CrNiMoN17-13-3 Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4406 Equivalent European material designation

Stainless Steel Bar Execution Standards

Item Specification
Product Type Stainless Steel 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 Test, Ultrasonic Testing (optional), Dimension Inspection
Supply Condition Annealed, Cold Finished, Machined Condition
Chemical Composition (%)
Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.080
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 ≥ 550 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 240 MPa
Elongation (50 mm) ≥ 30%
Reduction of Area ≥ 35% (cold worked condition reference)
Hardness ≤ 223 HB (typical)
Condition Solution Annealed

316N stainless steel bars are widely used in industries requiring high corrosion resistance combined with enhanced mechanical strength.

Typical applications include:

Industry Applications
Chemical Industry Chemical reactors, pipelines, storage tanks
Marine Engineering Marine shafts, seawater equipment, offshore components
Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceutical processing equipment, sterile machinery
Food Processing Hygienic processing equipment and stainless components
Pressure Equipment Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves
Oil & Gas Industry Offshore structures and corrosion-resistant components
Mechanical Engineering High-strength fasteners, precision machined parts
Power Industry Condensers, cooling systems, industrial heat exchangers

316N stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel grade with controlled nitrogen addition, identified as UNS S31651. It is a modified version of 316 stainless steel designed to provide higher mechanical strength while maintaining excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of nitrogen improves the strength of the austenitic structure, especially the yield strength, without significantly reducing ductility and toughness.

The alloy contains chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and nitrogen as the main alloying elements. Chromium provides general corrosion resistance by forming a stable passive oxide film, while nickel stabilizes the austenitic structure and improves toughness. The molybdenum content enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, particularly in chloride-containing environments such as seawater and chemical processing applications. Nitrogen further improves resistance to localized corrosion and increases mechanical performance.

316N stainless steel bars are normally supplied in solution annealed condition and can be manufactured through hot rolling, cold drawing, peeling, grinding, or precision machining processes. The material offers excellent weldability, good toughness at low temperatures, and reliable performance under demanding service conditions.

Due to its combination of corrosion resistance and increased strength, 316N stainless steel bars are widely used in chemical equipment, marine engineering, pressure vessels, pharmaceutical machinery, heat exchangers, offshore structures, and high-strength stainless steel components. It is especially suitable for applications requiring improved mechanical properties compared with conventional 316 stainless steel.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S31651 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM ASTM A479 / A479M – UNS S31651 Stainless Steel Bars for Pressure Equipment
UNS S31651 Grade designation for 316N stainless steel
JIS JIS G4303 SUS316N Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4406 X2CrNiMoN17-13-3 Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4406 Equivalent European material designation

Stainless Steel Bar Execution Standards

Item Specification
Product Type Stainless Steel 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 Test, Ultrasonic Testing (optional), Dimension Inspection
Supply Condition Annealed, Cold Finished, Machined Condition
Chemical Composition (%)
Element Composition Requirement
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.080
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 ≥ 550 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 240 MPa
Elongation (50 mm) ≥ 30%
Reduction of Area ≥ 35% (cold worked condition reference)
Hardness ≤ 223 HB (typical)
Condition Solution Annealed

316N stainless steel bars are widely used in industries requiring high corrosion resistance combined with enhanced mechanical strength.

Typical applications include:

Industry Applications
Chemical Industry Chemical reactors, pipelines, storage tanks
Marine Engineering Marine shafts, seawater equipment, offshore components
Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceutical processing equipment, sterile machinery
Food Processing Hygienic processing equipment and stainless components
Pressure Equipment Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves
Oil & Gas Industry Offshore structures and corrosion-resistant components
Mechanical Engineering High-strength fasteners, precision machined parts
Power Industry Condensers, cooling systems, industrial heat exchangers

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