Stainless Steel 316LN Foil

Stainless Steel 316LN foil is a high performance stainless steel with higher strength, excellent corrosion and high temperature properties. This is a low nitrogen austenitic stainless steel based on 316LN and designed to have improved mechanical properties, resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion and good weldability. It has molybdenum, which enhances its resistance to corrosion, and nitrogen, which enhances the strength and hardness of the alloy.

Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel 316LN foil

Stainless Steel 316LN foil composition is crucial for understanding their properties and performance in various industrial applications.

Element	Min	Max
C	-	0.035
Mn	-	2
Ni	10	13
Cr	16	18
Mo	2	3
S	-	0.03
Si	-	1.0
P	-	0.045
N	0.1	0.16

Thus, this table provides valuable insight into the chemical composition of these tubes, highlighting their properties and suitability.

Mechanical Properties of Stainless Steel 316LN foil

The table provides essential information for engineers and manufacturers to assess the integrity and durability of the Stainless Steel 316LN foil in demanding environments.

Temper	Annealed		Cold worked
Tensile Rm	75	ksi (min)	125	ksi (min)
Tensile Rm	515	MPa (min)	860	MPa (min)
R.p. 0.2% Yield	30	ksi (min)	100	ksi (min)
R.p. 0.2% Yield	205	MPa (min)	690	MPa (min)
Elongation (2" or 4D gl)	35	% (min)	15	% (min)

Thus, this valuable data on the Stainless Steel 316LN foil’s strength, flexibility, and resilience is crucial for ensuring reliability and longevity.

Advantages of Stainless Steel 316LN foil

These flexible foil fittings offer numerous benefits for various industrial applications.

Enhanced Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride containing environments, thus suitable for marine and chemical industries.
High Strength: Tensile and yield strength is higher than SS 316L Foil since nitrogen improves the mechanical characteristics of the alloy.
Low Carbon Content: Reduces the risk of carbide precipitation during welding, therefore, has low tendencies of intergranular corrosion, making it suitable for welded structures.
Improved Weldability: Stainless Steel 316LN Foil can be welded and is made by forming and machining.
Non-Magnetic Properties: Stainless Steel 316LN Foil does not usually change phase and become non-magnetic, which is beneficial in some uses where the material must not be magnetic.
Aesthetic Quality: It has a smooth outer surface appearance, enabling it to be used for decorative and architectural applications.
Low Maintenance: Stainless Steel 316LN Foil is relatively easy to maintain because it is non-corrosive and non-staining; hence, it may be cheaper in the long run.
Recyclability: Stainless steel 316LN fossils are fully biodegradable, encouraging the use of environmentally friendly products.

Stainless Steel 316LN foil offers several advantages that make it suitable for industrial and commercial applications.

Common Applications of Stainless Steel 316LN foil

Due to its excellent features, the Stainless Steel 316LN foil is preferred in various industrial applications. Some of the main applications include.

Chemical Processing: Used in reactors, heat exchangers and pipelines where the chemical environment is severe and the temperature is high.
Petrochemical Industry: Applied in refining equipment, storage tanks and pipelines where the material must resist the effects of aggressive chemicals.
Food Processing: In the food processing industry, in tanks, mixers, and conveyors, hygiene and resistance to corrosive material are desirable.
Medical Devices: SS 316LN Foil is applied in surgical instruments, artificial limbs, and other products that require biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.
Architectural Applications: SS 316LN Foil are applied in areas that should be both beautiful and durable, like on the facades of the buildings and the handrails.
Automotive Industry: Regarding the exhaust systems, heat shields and other parts are exposed to high temperatures and chemical agents.
Power Generation: Stainless Steel 316LN Foil is suitable for the power plant sections like heat exchangers and boilers where high temperature and corrosion properties are needed.
Aerospace Industry: Stainless Steel 316LN Foil is recommended for aerospace parts where high strength, heat and corrosion resistance properties of the part are required.

Stainless Steel 316LN foil is applied across various industries due to its valuable features, which make it versatile.