No. 1 / 1D
Hot-rolled, annealed and descaled industrial flat plate.
Global Steel Supply & Processing
2.0–3.0% Molybdenum · Austenitic Stainless Steel · BAOSTEEL METAL
Source 316 stainless steel plate for your corrosion-focused equipment and fabrication orders. Share your plate dimensions, surface finish, total tonnage and destination for a quotation tailored to your requirements.
Confirm the grade, finish, dimensions and acceptance conditions in one purchase schedule.
| Product | 316 Stainless Steel Plate / Sheet |
| Grade / UNS | ASTM Type 316 / UNS S31600 |
| Material Family | Chromium–nickel–molybdenum austenitic stainless steel |
| Product Standard | ASTM A240/A240M; specify the required edition |
| General Delivery Requirements | ASTM A480/A480M where applicable |
| EN Grade Enquiry | 1.4401 / X5CrNiMo17-12-2 under the specified EN product standard |
| Plate Size | Specify thickness × width × length; confirm each size with your RFQ |
| Surface Finish | No. 1 / 1D, 2B, BA, No. 4 based on form and gauge |
| Supply Form | Flat plate, sheet and agreed cut blanks |
| Documents | Request heat traceability, MTC and specified inspection records |
Keep your first enquiry practical. Include these purchase details:
Use material chemistry and your operating conditions to guide procurement.
Molybdenum in Type 316 improves resistance to localized pitting and crevice corrosion compared with conventional Type 304 in suitable environments. This makes grade 316 a practical candidate for selected process equipment and chloride-exposed components.
Include the process medium, operating temperature and equipment design with your material specification.
Your exposure conditions matter alongside chemical composition. Evaluate chloride concentration, temperature, cleaning chemistry and crevice design when confirming grade 316 for the project.
Review the specified alloy ranges before confirming the grade and the heat-analysis certificate.
| Element | 316 / S31600 (mass %) | Element | 316 / S31600 (mass %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.0–18.0% | Nickel (Ni) | 10.0–14.0% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.0–3.0% | Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.080% |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 2.00% | Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.75% |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045% | Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030% |
| Nitrogen (N) | ≤ 0.10% | Iron (Fe) | Balance |
Reference composition for ASTM A240 Type 316. The contracted standard edition and MTC determine material acceptance.
Review the annealed flat-product requirements alongside your fabricated-component design.
| Mechanical property | Minimum / limit for annealed Type 316 |
|---|---|
| 0.2% Offset Yield Strength | 205 MPa minimum |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 515 MPa minimum |
| Elongation | 40% minimum |
| Hardness | 217 HB / 95 HRB maximum |
| Approximate Density | 8,000 kg/m³ for nominal weight estimates |
Request mechanical test results, steel grade identification and plate thickness verification under the agreed ASTM A240/A480 requirements.
For pressure equipment or design-code applications, include the required inspection and certification scope in your RFQ.
Published ASTM A240 Type 316 annealed reference requirements. Confirm the applicable edition, product condition and MTC when ordering.
Surface finish and gauge affect final component appearance and fabrication requirements.
Hot-rolled, annealed and descaled industrial flat plate.
Cold-rolled sheet finishes at applicable gauges.
Directional finished surface for designated fabricated parts.
Specify the finish code, thickness and acceptable surface condition with your purchase order.
Match the grade to equipment service, fabrication requirements and exposure conditions.
Fabricated tanks, equipment panels and internal components for specified process media.
Equipment housings, working surfaces and selected process assemblies.
Fabricated stainless components with documented surface and cleaning requirements.
Tanks, brackets and equipment structures selected for the water chemistry.
Plate parts and corrosion-exposed processing components.
Specified brackets, supports and fabricated components exposed to marine atmospheres.
Send your service conditions, required grade and plate schedule with the RFQ.
Compare the chemistry and mechanical criteria before finalizing your material schedule.
| Procurement point | 304 / S30400 | 316 / S31600 | 316L / S31603 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum content | — | 2.0–3.0% | 2.0–3.0% |
| Maximum carbon | 0.07%* | 0.080% | 0.030% |
| Min. yield strength | 205 MPa | 205 MPa | 170 MPa |
| Min. tensile strength | 515 MPa | 515 MPa | 485 MPa |
| Purchasing emphasis | General stainless fabrication | Molybdenum-bearing equipment plate | Low-carbon option for weld-intensive equipment |
*For Type 304, carbon limits follow the standard revision selected in your RFQ; confirm against the corresponding ASTM A240 edition. Published annealed strength requirements are shown as references.
Compare material requirements and request the corresponding grade certificate.
View 316L PlateYour 316 plate purchase can be planned around our manufacturing operation, inventory organization and export order coordination.
Our actual company-wide annual steel output supports international purchasing programmes.
Our company-wide inventory supports supply planning. Confirm Type 316 quantities by size and finish.
Define UNS S31600, inspection documents, surface requirements and testing in your purchase order.
Combine packing, destination, shipment lot and required delivery terms in one factory RFQ.
Estimate nominal weight and prepare a clear purchasing schedule for quotation.
Estimate the theoretical mass of your purchase schedule by plate dimensions and quantity.
Calculated weight is an estimate. Final delivery mass follows ordered tolerances and the agreed weighing basis.
Include the following in your inquiry for an accurate quotation:
Send your thickness breakdown, plate sizes and preferred finish. Our team will confirm current Type 316 availability, production scheduling, packing and destination arrangements in the quotation.
Specify your heat identification, composition analysis and mechanical test requirements. Include any surface inspection, dimensional tolerance or third-party inspection scope in the RFQ.
Request only the processing and logistics options relevant to your drawings and final delivery.
Share your drawing or cut list when you require laser cutting, plasma cutting, drilled blanks or specified cut sizes. Our team will confirm the processing scope and tolerance requirements with your quotation.
Include surface protection, packaging, unloading conditions and destination information. We will confirm the applicable packing and shipment schedule for your order.
Confirm destination, quantity, surface protection and shipping documents as part of your steel plate procurement. Our team will align the shipment requirements with your accepted order.
Browse adjacent stainless plate grades and prepare a multi-grade RFQ when required.
Send the UNS grade, thickness, width, length, finish, total quantity, destination and any inspection requirements.
Type 316 includes 2.0–3.0% molybdenum, supporting increased resistance to localized corrosion in suitable environments. Confirm grade selection for your operating medium and temperature.
Request 316L / UNS S31603 for specifications requiring low-carbon chemistry, especially welded assemblies. Review the mechanical and material requirements with the order.
Attach your drawing and list the required MTC, inspections, finish and final-piece dimensions in the same inquiry.
Send your required grade, dimensions, quantity and destination. Our team will review the inquiry.