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Grade: AISI 316
Composition: Fe/Cr 18/Ni10/Mo 3
Form: Wire
Material: Stainless Steel
Commodity: Alloys
Diameter:
0.5mm
Length:
1m
Temper:
Hard
AISI 316 Stainless Steel Straight Wire combines high corrosion resistance, tensile strength, and thermal stability, making it ideal for precision applications in demanding environments. The molybdenum-enhanced austenitic composition ensures superior resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and oxidation, particularly in chloride-rich or acidic media. In straight wire form, it offers excellent dimensional stability, enabling use in biomedical instruments, marine hardware, and chemical process systems. Specific applications include surgical guidewires, control cables for corrosive environments, and conductive pathways in high-temperature sensor assemblies. In research, AISI 316 straight wire is used in surface engineering studies, catalytic activity investigations for biosensing, and as feedstock in advanced manufacturing processes such as wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). Its synergy of mechanical robustness, chemical resilience, and form precision makes it a critical material in both industrial manufacturing and experimental technology development.
Tolerances
Wire
| Diameter | ±10% | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | +5% / -1% |
Material Properties for Alloys
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness - Brinell | 160-190 |
| Elongation at break( % ) | <60 |
| Modulus of elasticity( GPa ) | 190-210 |
| Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ ) | 20-136 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 460-860 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 70-78 |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | - |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1370-1400 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 502@23°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 16.3@23°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 16-18@20-100°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 7.96 |
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