Technical Datasheet: Stainless steel type SA General Notes * low carbon austenitic steel (Material number 1.4435, DIN X2CrNiMo18-14-3, AISI number 316L) * contains from 16.5 to 18.5 wt% chromium and has important quantities of nickel and molybdenum as additional alloying elements * non-magnetizable * good corrosion resistance to most chemicals, salts and acids * generally used where corrosion resistance and toughness are primary requirements * typical applications include tweezers for the electronic industry, watch-makers, jewelers and laboratory and medical applications in moderately aggressive chemical environments Composition Component C P Mo Wt.% 0.03 0.045 2.5-3.0 Component Si S Ni Wt.% 1.0 0.03 12.5-15.0 Mechanical properties: State Density Hardness HB30 Hardness Rockwell B Tensile strength, ultimate: Tensile strength, yield 0.2% Yield stress Elongation, break Modulus of elasticity annealed 8.0 g/cm3 215 79 500-700 MPa 290 200 MPa 40% 200 GPa Thermal properties Coef. of lin. therm expansion: Coef. of lin. therm expansion: Specific heat capacity: Thermal conductivity: Continuos use temperature: Max service temperature, air 16.0 E-6/C 17.0 E-6/C 0.50 J/(g*K) 15 W/(m*K) 350C 925C Electrical properties Resistivity 0.75 E-4 Ohm.cm Component Mn Cr Wt.% 2.0 17.0-19.0 20C-100C 20C-300C This document contains information based on average values as obtained from the results of laboratory tests and observations made on the material. Ideal-Tek SA declines all responsibility from an improper use of the product described in this document.