316L Stainless Steel Powder
316L powder specifications
316L stainless steel powder for Additive Manufacturing |
316L stainless steel powder for MIM |
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Attribute |
Details |
Morphology |
Spherical, irregular |
Morphology |
Spherical, irregular |
Particles sizes |
0-25μm |
Particles sizes |
15-53 μm |
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Apparent density |
≥3.9 g/cm3 |
Properties of 316L stainless steel MIM parts |
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Hall flow rate |
<30 s/50g |
Density |
97~99% |
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Tensile strength (MPa) |
≥520Mpa |
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Yield strength (MPa) |
≥205MPa |
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Elongation |
≥40% |
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Hardness |
≤187HB, or ≤90HRB, |
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Surface Roughness(Ra) |
0.8-1.6 |
Custom size distributions and controlled composition available. | |||
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION | |||
Chromium |
16.0 - 18.0% |
Carbon |
0.03% max |
Nickel |
10.0 - 14.0% |
Sulfur |
0.03% max |
Molybdenum |
2.0 - 3.0% |
Phosphorus |
0.045% max |
Manganese |
1.0% max |
Iron |
Balance |
Silicon |
1.0% max |
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Applications of 316L Stainless Steel Powder
Metal Injection Molding (MIM): 316L Stainless Steel Powder is commonly used in the MIM process to create small, intricate stainless steel parts. Its high strength, corrosion resistance, and smooth surface finish make it ideal for industries like automotive, medical, and aerospace.
Powder Metallurgy (PM): This powder is utilized in powder metallurgy processes such as compaction and sintering to produce stainless steel components with excellent mechanical properties. These parts are used in machinery, tools, and industrial equipment.
Additive Manufacturing (AM): 316L Stainless Steel Powder is frequently used in additive manufacturing techniques such as selective laser melting (SLM) and electron beam melting (EBM). It allows the production of complex, high-precision stainless steel parts with superior corrosion resistance, strength, and fatigue resistance.
Stainless Steel Coatings: The powder is used in thermal spray coatings to create protective, corrosion-resistant layers on various surfaces. It's commonly applied in industries like marine, oil and gas, and chemical processing to protect critical components from harsh environments.
Filtration Systems: 316L Stainless Steel Powder is used in making sintered metal filters and porous components for filtration systems. Its fine particle size and high purity ensure effective filtration and excellent chemical resistance across different applications.
Biomedical Applications: This powder is ideal for manufacturing biomedical implants and devices due to its excellent biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. It's used in orthopedics, dental implants, surgical instruments, and other medical equipment.