317L Stainless Steel Round Bar

Grade: 317L/UNS S31703

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

317L stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel grade with low carbon content, designated as UNS S31703. It is an enhanced version of 316L stainless steel, developed with higher chromium, nickel, and molybdenum contents to provide superior corrosion resistance, especially in aggressive chemical environments. The low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, improving resistance to intergranular corrosion after fabrication and welding operations.

The alloy contains increased levels of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum compared with conventional 316L stainless steel. Chromium provides excellent general corrosion resistance through the formation of a passive oxide layer. Nickel maintains the stable austenitic structure and improves toughness and ductility. The higher molybdenum content significantly enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, particularly in chloride-containing solutions, acids, and chemical processing environments.

317L stainless steel bars are normally supplied in solution annealed condition and can be manufactured through hot rolling, cold drawing, peeling, grinding, and precision machining processes. The material offers excellent weldability, good formability, high toughness, and reliable performance under severe service conditions. It maintains good mechanical properties at both ambient and elevated temperatures.

Due to its outstanding corrosion resistance and durability, 317L stainless steel bars are widely used in chemical processing equipment, pulp and paper industries, pharmaceutical machinery, pollution control systems, marine applications, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and industrial piping systems. It is especially suitable for environments where improved corrosion resistance compared with 316L stainless steel is required.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S31703 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM ASTM A479 / A479M – UNS S31703 Stainless Steel Bars for Pressure Equipment
UNS S31703 317L Stainless Steel Grade
JIS JIS G4303 SUS317L Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4438 X2CrNiMo18-15-4 Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4438 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 1040–1150°C followed by rapid cooling
Surface Condition Black Surface, Bright Surface, Ground Surface, Polished Surface
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) 18.00 – 20.00
Nickel (Ni) 11.00 – 15.00
Molybdenum (Mo) 3.00 – 4.00
Nitrogen (N) ≤ 0.10
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties (Annealed Condition)

Property Requirement
Tensile Strength ≥ 515 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 205 MPa
Elongation ≥ 35%
Reduction of Area ≥ 50% (Typical)
Hardness ≤ 217 HB (Typical)
Condition Solution Annealed

317L stainless steel bars are widely used in industries requiring enhanced corrosion resistance, especially in environments containing acids, chlorides, and aggressive chemicals.

Industry Applications
Chemical Industry Chemical reactors, storage tanks, processing equipment
Pulp & Paper Industry Bleaching equipment, digesters, processing systems
Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceutical reactors, clean processing equipment
Marine Engineering Seawater equipment, offshore components
Pollution Control Scrubbers, waste treatment equipment
Heat Transfer Industry Heat exchangers, condensers, cooling systems
Oil & Gas Industry Corrosion-resistant piping and pressure components
Mechanical Engineering Precision machined parts and industrial components

317L stainless steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel grade with low carbon content, designated as UNS S31703. It is an enhanced version of 316L stainless steel, developed with higher chromium, nickel, and molybdenum contents to provide superior corrosion resistance, especially in aggressive chemical environments. The low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, improving resistance to intergranular corrosion after fabrication and welding operations.

The alloy contains increased levels of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum compared with conventional 316L stainless steel. Chromium provides excellent general corrosion resistance through the formation of a passive oxide layer. Nickel maintains the stable austenitic structure and improves toughness and ductility. The higher molybdenum content significantly enhances resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, particularly in chloride-containing solutions, acids, and chemical processing environments.

317L stainless steel bars are normally supplied in solution annealed condition and can be manufactured through hot rolling, cold drawing, peeling, grinding, and precision machining processes. The material offers excellent weldability, good formability, high toughness, and reliable performance under severe service conditions. It maintains good mechanical properties at both ambient and elevated temperatures.

Due to its outstanding corrosion resistance and durability, 317L stainless steel bars are widely used in chemical processing equipment, pulp and paper industries, pharmaceutical machinery, pollution control systems, marine applications, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and industrial piping systems. It is especially suitable for environments where improved corrosion resistance compared with 316L stainless steel is required.

ASTM / JIS / EN Standards

Standard System Standard / Grade Description
ASTM ASTM A276 / A276M – UNS S31703 Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
ASTM ASTM A479 / A479M – UNS S31703 Stainless Steel Bars for Pressure Equipment
UNS S31703 317L Stainless Steel Grade
JIS JIS G4303 SUS317L Stainless Steel Bars
EN EN 10088-3 1.4438 X2CrNiMo18-15-4 Stainless Steel
DIN DIN 1.4438 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 1040–1150°C followed by rapid cooling
Surface Condition Black Surface, Bright Surface, Ground Surface, Polished Surface
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) 18.00 – 20.00
Nickel (Ni) 11.00 – 15.00
Molybdenum (Mo) 3.00 – 4.00
Nitrogen (N) ≤ 0.10
Iron (Fe) Balance

Mechanical Properties (Annealed Condition)

Property Requirement
Tensile Strength ≥ 515 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) ≥ 205 MPa
Elongation ≥ 35%
Reduction of Area ≥ 50% (Typical)
Hardness ≤ 217 HB (Typical)
Condition Solution Annealed

317L stainless steel bars are widely used in industries requiring enhanced corrosion resistance, especially in environments containing acids, chlorides, and aggressive chemicals.

Industry Applications
Chemical Industry Chemical reactors, storage tanks, processing equipment
Pulp & Paper Industry Bleaching equipment, digesters, processing systems
Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceutical reactors, clean processing equipment
Marine Engineering Seawater equipment, offshore components
Pollution Control Scrubbers, waste treatment equipment
Heat Transfer Industry Heat exchangers, condensers, cooling systems
Oil & Gas Industry Corrosion-resistant piping and pressure components
Mechanical Engineering Precision machined parts and industrial components

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