MS24585- Custom Spring Manufacturer Toll Free: 1 (888) 322-9974     AISI 316 Stainless Steel - Spring Wire Properties The use of stainless spring steels has increased considerably in recent years. Several new compositions are now available to withstand corrosion. All of these materials can be used for high temperatures up to 650°F. convert to metric units AISI 316 ASTM A 313 Nominal Chemistry Cr 16.0 - 18.0% Ni 10.0 - 14.0% Mo 2.0 - 3.0% Minimum Tensile Strength psi x 103 110-245 E - Modulus of Elasticity psi x 106 28 Design Stress % Minimum Tensile 40 G - Modulus in Torsion psi x 106 10.0 Maximum Operating Temperature °F 550 Rockwell Hardness C35-45 Density lb/in3 0.286 Shear Modulus c GPa 11600 80.0 Method of Manufacture Chief Uses Special Properties Cold drawn. Heat resistant and better corrosion resistance than 302. Magnetic in spring temper. Equivalent or Common Trade Names UNS S31600 ASTM A313 AISI 316 AMS 5690 QQ-W-423 SAE 30216 *Note: All material properties are provided for general reference purposes only. We recommend you to contact Optimum Spring during the material selection process. Are you ready to get started on your spring project? Call 1 (888) 322-9974 Email sales@OptimumSpring.com Request a Quotation How Can We Help You? Name Email Message   Phone: +1 (904) 567-5999 • solutions@OptimumSpring.com 150 Hilden Rd • Suite 316 • Ponte Vedra, FL 32081-8405 U.S.A