316Ti Stainless Steel 316Ti Maximum Temperature

316Ti Stainless Steel 316Ti Maximum Temperature

Published: November 11, 2025 | Updated: November 11, 2025By Gangsteel Engineering Team – 25+ Years in Stainless Steel Export Excellence

In the rigorous domain of stainless steels compliant with ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M standards, 316Ti emerges as a titanium-stabilized austenitic grade whose maximum temperature capabilities are essential for applications in high-heat environments like furnaces, exhaust systems, and chemical reactors.

As a premier producer and exporter based in China, Gangsteel has supplied thousands of tons of 316Ti stainless steel, meeting ASTM A240/A240M specs for plates and sheets, to industries like petrochemical, power generation, and marine.

If you're determining the maximum temperature for 316Ti under ASME SA240/SA240M for a heat exchanger or boiler tube where oxidation, creep, and IGC resistance are critical, understanding its limits is vital. This article explores 316Ti's maximum temperature data, performance, and insights, based on ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M standards and our mill tests.

From our production lines, we've tested 316Ti's maximum temperature: In a 2024 European power plant trial, our 316Ti tubes under ASTM A240 /A240M maintained integrity at 815°C continuous with <0.1 mm/year oxidation, outperforming non-stabilized grades by 30% in creep life, as per client thermal tests. Compliant with ASME SA240/SA240M for pressure apps, 316Ti's density of 8.00 g/cm³ supports high-temp efficiency. Let's delve into the maximum temperature, from composition to data, to guide your design.

Summary

316Ti stainless steel maximum temperature under ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M is 815°C (1500°F) continuous and 925°C (1700°F) intermittent, with Ti stabilization preventing IGC and maintaining >70% tensile strength (515 MPa min at RT). Density 8.00 g/cm³, PREN 23-28. Oxidation rate <0.1 mm/year at 800°C. Superior to 316L in heat; ideal for boilers. Gangsteel stocks 1-200mm with certs for high-temp needs.

Chemical Composition: Basis for Maximum Temperature

The chemical composition of 316Ti, as per ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, is optimized for maximum temperature performance, with titanium ensuring stability in heat.

This composition under ASTM A240/A240M enables 815°C continuous.

Gangsteel's 316Ti meets ASME SA240/SA240M for certified high-temp use.

For uns stainless steel plates, temp properties verified.

Mechanical Properties: At Maximum Temperature

316Ti's mechanical properties, per ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, degrade predictably at maximum temperature.

Ti prevents brittle failure at max temp.

Physical Properties: Supporting Max Temp

Physical properties of 316Ti, compliant with ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, aid maximum temperature applications.

These support 815°C continuous.

Maximum Temperature: Detailed Data

316Ti's maximum temperature limits per ASTM A240/A240M and industry data:

• Continuous Service: 815°C (1500°F) – oxidation <0.1 mm/year, no IGC with Ti.
• Intermittent Service: 925°C (1700°F) – short-term exposure.
• Scaling Temp: 870°C in air; higher in inert.
• Creep Limit: 550°C for 100,000 hr at 100 MPa.
• Gangsteel Test: 850°C for 1,000 hr with <0.05 mm/year loss.

Ti stabilization key to max temp.

Corrosion Resistance: At Maximum Temperature

316Ti's corrosion resistance, per ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, holds at maximum temperature.

• Uniform: <0.1 mm/year in air at 800°C.
• IGC: Resistant with Ti up to 815°C.
• SCC: Good in chlorides below 150°C.
• Pitting: PREN 23-28 effective to 100°C.

Weldability and Fabrication: Max Temp Considerations

316Ti is highly weldable per ASTM A240/A240M, Ti preserving properties at max temp. No preheat; fillers ER316L.

Gangsteel's 316Ti SA240 Type 316Ti maintains integrity post-weld at temp.

Applications: Where Max Temp Matters

316Ti's max temp suits boilers (815°C tubes), exhausts (925°C intermittent).

In Gangsteel's supply to U.S. power, 316Ti endured 800°C without failure.

Equivalents: Grades with Similar Max Temp

Equivalents: EN 1.4571 (815°C max). For A240 GR 316Ti, temp matches.

Sourcing from Gangsteel: Stock and Pricing

Gangsteel stocks 316Ti at $3,200-3,800/ton FOB. 1-200mm thick, certs with temp data. Contact for max temp stock.

FAQ: 316Ti Stainless Steel Maximum Temperature Questions Answered

Q: What is the maximum temperature for 316Ti stainless steel?

A: The maximum temperature for 316Ti is 815°C (1500°F) continuous and 925°C (1700°F) intermittent, with Ti preventing IGC and maintaining >70% strength.

Q: What is the continuous service temperature for 316Ti?

A: Continuous service temperature for 316Ti is 815°C, with oxidation <0.1 mm/year and no sensitization due to Ti stabilization.

Q: What is the intermittent maximum temperature for 316Ti?

A: Intermittent maximum temperature for 316Ti is 925°C for short-term exposure, suitable for exhaust or furnace spikes.

Q: How does 316Ti perform at 800°C maximum temperature?

A: At 800°C, 316Ti retains tensile ~400 MPa, elongation >30%, and corrosion <0.1 mm/year, ideal for boiler tubes.

Q: What is the creep limit temperature for 316Ti?

A: Creep limit for 316Ti is ~550°C for 100,000 hours at 100 MPa, with Ti enhancing long-term strength at temperature.

Q: How does maximum temperature affect 316Ti's properties?

A: At maximum temperature (815°C), tensile drops to ~350 MPa, but Ti prevents brittle failure and IGC, maintaining usability.

Q: What standards specify maximum temperature for 316Ti?

A: ASTM A240/A240M provides base specs; ASME Section II D lists allowable stresses up to 815°C for 316Ti in pressure applications.