316H Stainless Steel Plate: Introduction, Mechanical Properties, Applications, and Supply Cases

Introduction:
316H stainless steel plate is a high-carbon modification of 316 stainless steel, which contains a maximum of 0.04% carbon. The increased carbon content improves its high-temperature strength and provides better creep resistance than 316 stainless steel. It has good corrosion resistance, excellent weldability, and good machinability.
 
Chemical Composition:
The chemical composition of 316H stainless steel plate is as follows:
- Carbon: 0.04% maximum
- Chromium: 16.0-18.0%
- Nickel: 10.0-14.0%
- Molybdenum: 2.0-3.0%
- Manganese: 2.0% maximum
- Silicon: 0.75% maximum
- Phosphorus: 0.045% maximum
- Sulfur: 0.03% maximum
 
Mechanical Properties:
The mechanical properties of 316H stainless steel plate are as follows:
- Tensile strength: 75 ksi (515 MPa)
- Yield strength: 30 ksi (205 MPa)
- Elongation: 40%
- Hardness: 95 HRB maximum
 
Applications:
316H stainless steel plate is widely used in various applications due to its excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature strength. Some of the significant applications of this grade of stainless steel are:
- Chemical processing equipment
- Food processing equipment
- Pulp and paper processing equipment
- Pharmaceutical and medical equipment
- Power Generation industry
 
Related Supply Cases:
There are several supply cases of 316H stainless steel plate due to its increasing demand in various industrial sectors. One such case is when NIPPON STEEL Stainless Steel Corporation (NSSC) started supplying 316H stainless steel plates for large-scale LNG storage tanks in Japan. The company supplied high-quality stainless steel, which provided excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and safety in extreme environments.
 
Conclusion:
316H stainless steel plate is an ideal choice for various applications that require high-temperature strength and excellent corrosion resistance. Its high carbon content provides better creep resistance and good machinability. Moreover, several supply cases show that manufacturers worldwide are increasingly using this grade of stainless steel to improve the quality and safety of their products.