In environments where salt, chemicals, and moisture are constant threats, ordinary steel simply won’t cut it. That is where the Stainless steel 316 rod steps in. Known globally as “Marine Grade” steel, Grade 316 offers the ultimate protection against corrosion and pitting. At Salem Stainless Steel Suppliers, we stock SS 316 Rod in massive quantities, allowing us to meet mass wholesale and retail necessities with straightforward pricing and ensure speedy delivery of every order.

Stainless steel 316 rod is an austenitic stainless steel enhanced with 2–3% molybdenum. This addition dramatically improves resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion especially from chlorides, acids, and saltwater – making it far superior to 304 in aggressive environments.

Chemical Properties of SS 316 Rods:

Element Content (%)
Chromium (Cr) 16.0 – 18.0
Nickel (Ni) 10.0 – 14.0
Molybdenum (Mo) 2.0 – 3.0
Carbon (C) ≤ 0.08
Manganese (Mn) ≤ 2.0
Silicon (Si) ≤ 0.75
Nitrogen (N) ≤ 0.10
Phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.045
Sulfur (S) ≤ 0.030
Iron (Fe) Balance (65%)

Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel 316 Rods:

Property Metric Value
Tensile Strength 515-690 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2%) 205-290 MPa
Elongation Break 40-50% min
Hardness (Brinell) 150-217 HB
Reduction of Area 40-60% min
Modulus of Elasticity 193-200 GPa
Impact Strength High (Charpy tested)

Physical Properties of 316 SS Rods:

Property Metric Value
Density 7.98-8.00 g/cm³
Melting Point 1370-1400°C
Thermal Expansion 15.9-16.5 × 10⁻⁶ /K
Thermal Conductivity 16.3 W/m·K (100°C)
Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K
Electrical Resistivity 0.74 μΩ·m

Product Specifications:

Property Details
Product Stainless Steel 316 Rods
Specifications ASTM/ASME A/SA276, ASTM/ASME A/SA479, ASTM/ASME A/SA 484
Length Up to 18 meters long
Diameter 3mm up to 520mm
Surface Finish Black, Bright, Annealed & Pickled
Type Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Centerless Grinding, Forged
Value Added Services Laser Cutting, Polishing, Grinding, Heat Treating, Saw Cutting, Forming, Rolling, Shearing

Simplified Applications

  • Marine: Boat fittings, offshore platforms – saltwater durability.
  • Chemical/Pharma: Reactors, valves – acid and pitting resistance.
  • Food Processing: Equipment, tanks – hygienic cleanability.
  • Power Generation: Heat exchangers – high-temperature stability.
  • Food & Pharma: High-purity environments where hygiene and acid-resistance are required.

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Macau, Philippines, Estonia, Slovakia, India, Switzerland, France, Gambia, United States, Nepal, Iran, Australia, Thailand, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Angola, Lithuania, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Trinidad & Tobago, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, United Arab Emirates, Tibet, Greece, South Africa, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Italy, China, Serbia, Turkey, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Belarus, Yemen, Namibia, Qatar, Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Japan, Poland, Austria, Bhutan, Nigeria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Croatia, Jordan, Hungary, Finland, Pakistan, Spain, South Korea, Ecuador, Denmark, Canada, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Sweden, Malaysia, Bahrain, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Russia, Morocco, Poland, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Egypt, Oman, Norway, Chile, Iran, Lebanon, Taiwan, Ghana, Romania, Mongolia, Ukraine, Colombia, Tunisia, Ireland, Iraq, Belgium, Argentina, Germany.

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