STS316LWSA Stainless Steels to D 3697 (2002)

STS316LWSA - Specification & Application

  • D 3697 (2002) - Stainless steel wires for cold heading and cold forging

Stainless steel wires for cold heading and cold forging

Chemical composition(wt.%) of STS316LWSA grade: to D 3697 (2002)

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.03
Si - 1.00
Mn - 2.00
P - 0.045
S - 0.030
Cr 16.00 18.00
Ni 12.00 15.00
Mo 2.00 3.00
N - -

STS316LWSA - Detail

Stainless steel wires for cold heading and cold forging

Mechanical properties of grade STS316LWSA D 3697 (2002)

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
282 (≥) 967 (≥) 11 11 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 223

Physical properties of grade STS316LWSA D 3697 (2002)

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
598 (≥) 826 (≥) 11 43 42 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 423
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
699 517 649

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