Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
➡️ SS 316L | UNS S31603 | EN 1.4404
➡️ ASTM, EN, JIS & International Standards
➡️ Supply Conditions
➡️ Multiple Diameters & Supply Lengths
➡️ Global Export & International Delivery
Country of Origin:
Europe, Japan, USA
Material Type:
Stainless Steel
UNS Number:
S31603
Wr. No.:
1.4404
MTC Available:
EN 10204 3.1
Product Description for Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar carries the UNS number S31603 and the material number 1.4404. The steel is an austenitic chromium-nickel grade, supplied in bar form to ASTM A276 / A276M; tolerances, straightness and finish come from ASTM A484 / A484M. EN, JIS, GB/T and KS all carry an equivalent designation.
The grade combines 16-18% chromium, 10-14% nickel and 2-3% molybdenum with carbon limited to 0.030% maximum. Molybdenum substantially improves resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride-bearing media, giving a PREN of approximately 24, while the low carbon level protects welded joints against intergranular attack. The result is a bar suited to marine, chemical and pharmaceutical service.
Stock diameters run from 3 mm to 500 mm, with bigger sections forged against order, and lengths are either random 3 to 6 m or cut to a stated size. Bar is supplied in the solution annealed (Condition A, +AT) condition, and can be hot finished, cold drawn, peeled, turned, ground or polished. The grade cannot be hardened by heat treatment; higher strength is obtained only through cold working.
Typical parts are shafts, valve stems, fasteners, fittings and welded process components, ordered by the marine, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing and medical device manufacturing industries. Documentation is usually an EN 10204 3.1 certificate listing the heat analysis, the mechanical test results and the condition supplied. Density is around 8.00 g/cm3 and the modulus of elasticity about 193 GPa. Third party inspection, positive material identification and non-destructive examination can be added at order stage. The melting range is roughly 1370 – 1400 C.
Common Applications of Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
➡️ Machined shafts, spindles, valve stems, pump sleeves and pins for food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical equipment, where the passive chromium oxide film resists both product acids and caustic clean-in-place chemicals.
➡️ Fasteners, studs, bolts, threaded rod and anchor components produced from bar stock, chosen for corrosion resistance combined with the ductility needed for cold heading and thread rolling.
➡️ Chemical, water treatment and general process plant parts such as agitator shafts, flange blanks, nozzles and support components handling water, steam and mildly corrosive media free of significant chlorides.
➡️ Architectural and structural hardware including handrail stanchions, balustrade fittings, tension rods and bollards, where a bright ground or polished bar finish provides both appearance and low maintenance.
International Equivalent Grade for SS 316L Round Bar
Standard
Country / Region
Grade
ASTM A276 / A276M
USA
Type 316L (UNS S31603)
ASTM A479 / A479M
USA
Type 316L (UNS S31603)
ASME SA-479
USA
Type 316L (UNS S31603)
EN 10088-3
Europe / EU
1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2)
BS EN 10088-3
United Kingdom
1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2)
JIS G4303
Japan
SUS316L
GB/T 1220
China
022Cr17Ni12Mo2 (S31603)
KS D 3706
South Korea
STS316L
ISO 15510
International
X2CrNiMo17-12-2
Technical Specification for Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
Specification
Value
Unit
Material
Stainless Steel
-
Grade
316L / UNS S31603 / W.Nr. 1.4404
-
Product Form
Round Bar / Rod
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Standard
ASTM A276 / A276M and ASTM A479 / A479M
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Diameter
3 - 500 (larger by forging on request)
mm
Length
3 - 6 (random mill length) or cut to length
m
Manufacturing Process
Hot rolled, forged or cold finished
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Production Route
EAF + AOD / VOD refining, continuous cast or ingot, hot rolled or forged
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Surface Finish
Hot-finished and pickled, cold-drawn, peeled, turned, ground or polished
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Heat Treatment / Delivery Condition
Solution annealed (condition a, +at)
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Tolerance Standard
ASTM A484 / A484M
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Carbon Equivalent (CEV)
Not applicable (CEV applies to carbon and low-alloy steels)
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Density
8.00 (nominal)
g/cm3
Melting Range
1370 - 1400 (typical)
C
Thermal Conductivity at 100 C
16.3 (typical)
W/m.K
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (0-100 C)
16.0 (typical)
10-6/K
Specific Heat (0-100 C)
500 (typical)
J/kg.K
Electrical Resistivity at 20 C
0.74 (typical)
micro-ohm.m
Modulus of Elasticity at 20 C
193 (typical)
GPa
Magnetic Properties
Non-magnetic in the solution annealed condition, slight magnetism may develop after cold work
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Pitting Resistance Equivalent (PREN = Cr + 3.3Mo + 16N)
approximately 24 (typical)
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Applicable Testing / Inspection Standard
ASTM A370 (mechanical testing), ASTM E112 (grain size, where required), ASTM A262 (intergranular corrosion, when specified)
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Certification / Inspection Documents
EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate standard, 3.2 third-party, PMI, ultrasonic and dye-penetrant examination available on request
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Technical Specifications
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Buyers specify ASTM A276 / A276M and ASTM A479 / A479M for the material and ASTM A484 / A484M for dimensions and surface. In Europe the same steel is called 1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2). The ordered standard and condition should appear on the order and on the certificate.
Solution annealing is carried out at approximately 1040-1120 C followed by rapid quenching. The grade is not hardenable by heat treatment, and strength above the annealed minimum is achieved only by cold work.
Hot finished bar is rolled or forged, then heat treated and pickled. Cold finished bar is drawn, peeled, turned or ground after that. Diameter, out of round, straightness and length tolerances shift with size and finish class, so they are read from the dimensional standard or agreed case by case.
Pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN = Cr + 3.3Mo + 16N) is approximately 24, which is materially higher than the 18-19 typical of 304-type grades and is the usual technical basis for selecting the grade in chloride service.
The physical properties quoted are typical mill values, not requirements of the standard. Testing is to ASTM A370, with results, analysis, condition and heat number on the certificate.
Chemical Composition for Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
Element
Symbol
Min
Max
Unit
Carbon
C
-
0.030
%
Manganese
Mn
-
2.00
%
Silicon
Si
-
1.00
%
Phosphorus
P
-
0.045
%
Sulfur
S
-
0.030
%
Chromium
Cr
16.00
18.00
%
Nickel
Ni
10.00
14.00
%
Molybdenum
Mo
2.00
3.00
%
Nitrogen
N
-
0.10
%
Chemical Composition
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Molybdenum at 2-3% does the work here. It stabilises the passive film against chloride ion attack, raising the critical pitting temperature and improving performance in reducing acids such as dilute sulphuric and phosphoric.
Chromium runs 16.00 to 18.00% here, and it is what makes the steel stainless: it builds the passive oxide film that resists attack. Nickel at 10.00 to 14.00% stabilises the structure and improves ductility and toughness. The standard also fixes molybdenum 2.00 to 3.00%, nitrogen to 0.10% maximum. Carbon is capped at 0.030%.
The manganese and silicon come from deoxidation and add slight strength. Phosphorus and sulphur are residual elements with low ceilings, because they cost hot workability, weldability and corrosion resistance.
ASTM, EN, JIS, GB/T and KS versions of the grade set slightly different limits. For general work the gap rarely matters; for severe corrosion or hot service it can, so check the heat analysis on the certificate against the standard ordered. Chemical analysis is carried out to ASTM A751. Where the composition table shows no limit for an element, the standard sets no requirement and the element need not be determined or reported.
Mechanical Properties for Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
Mechanical Property
Value
Unit
Tensile Strength (Condition A, hot-finished)
485 (min)
MPa
Yield Strength 0.2% (Condition A, hot-finished)
170 (min)
MPa
Elongation in 50 mm (Condition A, hot-finished)
40 (min)
%
Reduction of Area (Condition A, hot-finished)
50 (min)
%
Tensile Strength (Condition A, cold-finished, up to 12.70 mm)
620 (min)
MPa
Yield Strength 0.2% (Condition A, cold-finished, up to 12.70 mm)
310 (min)
MPa
Tensile Strength (Condition A, cold-finished, over 12.70 mm)
485 (min)
MPa
Yield Strength 0.2% (Condition A, cold-finished, over 12.70 mm)
170 (min)
MPa
Elongation in 50 mm (Condition A, cold-finished)
30 (min)
%
Reduction of Area (Condition A, cold-finished)
40 (min)
%
Hardness (Brinell)
Not specified by ASTM A276 / A276M or ASTM A479 / A479M for this grade (typically 150 - 190 HBW as supplied)
HBW
Charpy V-Notch Impact at room temperature
60 - 120 (typical)
J
Modulus of Elasticity
193 (typical)
GPa
Mechanical Properties
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Minimum strength values follow the low-carbon pattern at 485 MPa tensile and 170 MPa yield, slightly below standard 316.
The figures apply to solution annealed bar and are checked by tensile testing to ASTM A370 at room temperature. Cold finished bar work hardens while it is drawn or ground, so what arrives is often stronger than the minimum and less ductile than it. Toughness holds up to cryogenic temperatures, with no ductile to brittle transition.
For design, use the specified minima of the standard and condition ordered and take the real numbers from the mill certificate. Section size matters too, since diameter affects cooling rate during heat treatment and how much hot or cold work the bar has seen.
In selection terms, moderate strength combined with very high ductility and toughness favours components that must be formed, welded or extensively machined rather than carry high stress in thin sections. Where greater strength is needed at similar corrosion resistance, cold-worked bar, a duplex grade or a precipitation-hardening grade is normally evaluated instead. Machinability is moderate, and work hardening during cutting should be managed with sharp tooling, positive feed and rigid setups.
Dimension / Sizes for Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
Dimension / Size
Value
Unit
Diameter (standard supply range)
3 - 500 (larger by forging on request)
mm
Standard Length
3 - 6 (random mill length)
m
Custom Length
Cut to length available on request
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Diameter Tolerance
Per ASTM A484 / A484M, varies with size and finish class
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Length Tolerance
Per ASTM A484 / A484M or as agreed on the order
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Straightness Tolerance
Per ASTM A484 / A484M or as agreed on the order
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End Condition
Square cut, saw cut, chamfered or as ordered
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Surface Finish
Hot-finished and pickled, cold-drawn, peeled, turned, ground or polished
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Available Size Range (cold-finished bar)
3 - 100 (typical commercial capability)
mm
Available Size Range (hot-finished and forged bar)
16 - 500 (typical commercial capability)
mm
Cut-to-Length Availability
Available, tolerance to be agreed at order stage
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Applicable Dimensional Standard
ASTM A484 / A484M
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Dimensions & Sizes
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Pricing for Stainless Steel 316L Round Bar
Round Bar Prices are generally quoted per kilograms or meters tonnes and can fluctuate with the global raw material and market prices. The final price will depend on a variety of factors, including the grade size, diameter, length, surface finish, the quantity and whether the bars are cut to length or in standard lengths.
For smaller quantities, we can also quote per metre or per piece basis once the required dimensions have been confirmed. Container-loads or orders that are larger in size are typically priced per tonne, based upon the specifications required and the supply conditions.
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