316LVM Stainless Steel UNS S31673
316LVM is a vacuum arc melted version of 316 with low carbon and high nickel. The remelt allows the metal to reach very high levels of purity and cleanliness, making it a great selection for surgical implants.
Strip, Coil, Foil & Wire, ASTM F138, ASTM F139, ISO 5832
Description
316LVM is a Stainless Steel grade that is vacuum arc remelted in order to maximize corrosion resistance and provide a ferrite free micro structure. This version of 316 Stainless Steel contains higher nickel, lower carbon, lower molybdenum and lower chromium content than standard 316L. It is often dual certified and referred to as 316LS Stainless Steel. 316LVM also has excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion and physiological environments. All of these characteristics make it a great candidate for both medical application and high precision electronics.
Chemical Composition of 316LVM
| Element | Min % | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | Balance |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.25 | 3.00 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 17.0 | 19.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Sulfur (S) | .01 | .01 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.03 | .03 |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.10 | .10 |
| Phosphorus (P) | .03 | .03 |
| Copper (Cu) | .05 | .05 |
Mechanical Properties of 316 LS
Room Temperature (Annealed):
| Properties | Metric | English |
| Tensile Strength | 586 MPa | 85,000 PSI |
| Yield Strength | 434 MPa | 62,900 PSI |
| Elongation (at break) | 57% | 57% |
| Hardness (Rockwell B) | 88 HRB | 88 HRB |
Available Metal Product Forms
Coil
- 316LVM Strip
- 316LVM Foil
- 316LVM Ribbon
Wire
- 316LVM Round Wire
- 316LVM Flat Wire
- 316LVM Shaped Wire (Profiled Wire)
Finishes for 316LS
| #1 | Hot rolled annealed and descaled. It is available in strip, foil and ribbon. It is used for applications where a smooth decorative finish is not required. |
| #2D | Dull finish produced by cold rolling, annealing and descaling. Used for deep drawn parts and those parts that need to retain lubricants in the forming process. |
| #2B | Smooth finish produced by cold rolling, annealing and descaling. A light cold rolling pass is added after anneal with polished rolls giving it a brighter finish than 2D. |
| #BA | Bright annealed cold rolled and bright annealed |
| #CBA | Course bright annealed cold rolled matte finish and bright anneal |
| #2 | Cold Rolled |
| #2BA | Smooth finish produced by cold rolling and bright annealing. A light pass using highly polished rolls produces a glossy finish. A 2BA finish may be used for lightly formed applications where a glossy finish is desired in the formed part. |
| Polished | Various grit finish for specific polish finished requirements. |
* Not all finishes are available for all alloys - Contact Ulbrich Sales for more information.
Wire Finishes
Inquire with Ulbrich Wire for wire finishes.
Welding
For best results refer to: SSINA's "Welding of Stainless Steels and Other Joining Methods".
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