This stainless steel alloy is a unique nomenclature for Fort Wayne Metals and meets all the requirements of 316LS. Mainly used for permanent implants, 316 LVM’s corrosion resistance is controlled by a reduced carbon content compared to the other 300 series alloys. The material is vacuum re-melted, giving it a more uniform chemistry with minimal voids and contaminants.
ASTM F138 | |
Composition | % (mass/mass) |
Carbon | 0.030 max |
Manganese | 2.00 max |
Phosphorus | 0.025 max |
Sulfur | 0.010 max |
Silicon | 0.75 max |
Chromium | 17.00 to 19.00 |
Nickel | 13.00 to 15.00 |
Molybdenum | 2.25 to 3.00 |
Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
Copper | 0.50 max |
Cobalt | <0.10 |
Iron | Balance |
*The compositional requirement shall meet the following: %Cr + 3.3 x %Mo ≥ 26.0
Metric | English | |
Density | 7.35 g/cm³ | 0.287 lbs/in³ |
Modulus of Elasticity | 195 GPa | 28.0 Mpsi |
Electrical Resistivity | 720 µohms/mm | 29.2 µohm/in |
Thermal Conductivity | 16.3 W/m-K (100°C) | 9.08 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F |
*At 100 °C [212 °F].
Cold worked % |
Yield strength MPa [ksi] |
Ultimate tensile strength MPa [ksi] |
Elongation % |
0 | 310 [45] | 627 [91] | 42 |
20 | 758 [110] | 848 [123] | 8 |
37 | 1000 [145] | 1103 [160] | 2.5 |
50 | 1110 [161] | 1213 [176] | 2.2 |
60 | 1172 [170] | 1317 [191] | 2.1 |
68 | 1213 [176] | 1400 [203] | 2.5 |
75 | 1317 [191] | 1503 [218] | 2.6 |
80 | 1282 [186] | 1496 [217] | 2.6 |
84 | 1393 [202] | 1565 [227] | 2.6 |
90 | 1413 [205] | 1641 [238] | 2.6 |
93 | 1462 [212] | 1648 [239] | 2.6 |
95 | 1469 [213] | 1696 [246] | 2.8 |
*All data represent results from a 25.4 cm [10 in] test gauge length. Values are typical and may not represent all diameters. Test method will affect results.
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