316L is a lower-carbon version of 316 stainless steel. While it retains many of the same benefits of 316 stainless steel, including superior corrosion resistance, it has slightly lower strength but better ductility due to its reduced carbon content.
316L stainless steel is used in similar applications as 316 in the medical, food and beverage, chemical processing, and marine industries. However, 316L is preferred over 316 for welding-intensive applications, forming operations, and high-temperature applications because its lower carbon content lowers the risk of sensitization. 316L also has better biocompatibility than 316, so it is preferred when both biocompatibility and corrosion resistance are required, such as in medical implants.
| Chromium | 16.50-18.50 |
| Nickel | 10.00-13.00 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00-2.50 |
| Carbon | <0.03 |
| Manganese | <2.0 |
| Silicon | <1.00 |
| Phosphorus | <0.045 |
| Sulfur | <0.015 |
| Nitrogen | <0.10 |
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