AISI 316 L is a type of low carbon austenitic Cr-Ni-Mo stainless steel with good oxidation resistance in intermittent service to 870°C and in continuous service to 925°C, resistance to intercrystalline corrosion during continuous operation at up to 400°C, resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion and with a good resistance to corrosion in media containing chloride and non-oxidizing acids. This stainless steel type also has very good forming and welding characteristics with excellent toughness at cryogenic temperatures up to -196°C. |