316 Stainless Steel per AMS 5507
AMS 5507 defines 316L Stainless Steel in sheet, strip, and plate products.
316L is the molybdenum-bearing general-purpose grade, second in importance to 304 amongst the austenitic stainless steels. Molybdenum increases the overall resistance to corrosion of this grade compared to Grade 304, especially in pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments.
Applications of AMS 5507
- In the field of Chemical and Petrochemical Processing, equipment and parts such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, and fittings are exposed to severe corrosive chemicals and environments rich in chlorides.
- In Marine and Offshore applications, deck equipment, fasteners, tubing systems, and plates are used for applications in saltwater environments.
- In Aerospace applications, structural parts are provided with corrosion-resistant sheets and plate materials for aircraft and spacecraft parts that require certified specifications.
- In the Oil and Gas industry, equipment and piping systems are used in sour service environments as well as other severe corrosive environments where equipment must resist pitting corrosion and crevice corrosion.
- In the Food, Pharmaceutical, and Medical industry, equipment must have the ability to resist corrosion as well as be easy to clean.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 316 & 316L?
316L Stainless is an extra low carbon version of 316 Stainless Steel. Being an austenitic chromium nickel stainless steel, It also contains molybdenum which increases its general corrosion resistance as well as the mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. The properties of 316 are similar to type 304; however 316 is stronger at elevated temperatures and also corrosion resistance is improved particularly against sulphates, phosphates and other salts as well as reducing acids such as sulphuric, sulphurous and phosphoric.
316 STAINLESS STEEL SPECIFICATIONS
304 SHEET SOLUTION HEAT TREATED SHEET
Annealed sheets offering excellent corrosion resistance and formability for demanding applications.
316 Stainless Tubing
Precision tubes designed for corrosion resistance and mechanical reliability in fluid systems.
316 BARS & FORGINGS
High-quality bars and forgings suitable for structural, machined, and high-stress components.
FEDERAL & MILITARY SHEET SPECIFICATIONS
Government-certified sheets ensuring performance and durability under critical service conditions.
OIL & GAS
Materials engineered to withstand sour gas, chloride stress, and harsh operating environments.
Certified Material for Critical Service
316 / 316L Stainless Steel is widely used as a certified material for critical service applications due to its strict adherence to aerospace, military, and industrial standards. All material is produced and tested according to AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications, ensuring traceability, chemical composition verification, and mechanical property compliance.