316Ti Stainless Steel 316Ti Temperature Range

316Ti Stainless Steel 316Ti Temperature Range

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

In the specialized domain of stainless steels compliant with ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M standards, 316Ti emerges as a titanium-stabilized austenitic grade whose temperature range is pivotal for applications in elevated-heat environments like boilers, exhausts, 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 power generation, petrochemical, and marine.

If you're determining the temperature range for 316Ti under ASME SA240/SA240M for a superheater or heat exchanger where oxidation, creep, and IGC resistance are critical, understanding its limits is essential. This guide details 316Ti's temperature range, influencing factors, and comparisons, based on ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M standards and our mill data.

From our production lines, we've tested 316Ti's temperature range: In a 2024 Australian power plant trial, our 316Ti tubes under ASTM A240 /A240M maintained integrity at 700°C continuous with <0.1 mm/year oxidation, reducing downtime by 20% as per client thermal cycling reports. Compliant with ASME SA240/SA240M for pressure apps, 316Ti's density of 8.00 g/cm³ supports stable performance. Let's explore the temperature range, from composition to data, to guide your design.

Summary

316Ti stainless steel temperature range under ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M is -196°C to 815°C continuous (1500°F) and up to 925°C intermittent (1700°F), 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 sustained heat; ideal for boilers. Gangsteel stocks 1-200mm with certs for high-temp needs.

Chemical Composition: Enabling Temperature Range

The chemical composition of 316Ti, as specified in ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, is tailored for wide temperature range, with titanium ensuring stability against carbide formation.

This composition under ASTM A240/A240M enables broad range.

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

For uns stainless steel plates, temp properties verified.

Mechanical Properties: Across Temperature Range

316Ti's mechanical properties, per ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, vary with temperature range.

Ti prevents brittle failure across range.

Physical Properties: Supporting Temperature Range

Physical properties of 316Ti, compliant with ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, aid performance across temperature range.

These support -196°C to 815°C continuous.

Temperature Range: Detailed Data

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

• Cryogenic: -196°C – good toughness (impact 100 J).
• Ambient: RT – excellent corrosion.
• Sensitizing: 425-815°C – Ti prevents IGC.
• Continuous Max: 815°C – oxidation <0.1 mm/year.
• Intermittent Max: 925°C – short-term.
• Scaling: 870°C in air.
• Creep: 550°C for 100,000 hr at 100 MPa.
• Gangsteel Test: 750°C / 1,000 hr – no IGC (A262 E pass).

Ti key to broad range.

Corrosion Resistance: Across Temperature Range

316Ti's corrosion, per ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, holds across temperature range.

• Uniform: <0.1 mm/year in acids to 100°C.
• IGC: Resistant with Ti in 425-815°C.
• Oxidation: Protective scale to 925°C intermittent.
• Pitting: PREN 23-28 effective to 100°C.

Weldability and Fabrication: Temperature Range Considerations

316Ti is highly weldable per ASTM A240/A240M, Ti preserving properties across range. No preheat; fillers ER316L.

Gangsteel's 316Ti SA240 Type 316Ti maintains integrity post-weld in range.

Applications: Where Temperature Range Excels

316Ti's range 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 Range

Equivalents: EN 1.4571 (815°C max). For A240 GR 316Ti, range 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 range-compliant stock.

FAQ: 316Ti Stainless Steel Temperature Range Questions Answered

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

A: 316Ti temperature range is -196°C to 815°C continuous and up to 925°C intermittent, with Ti preventing IGC and maintaining >70% strength.

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

A: Maximum continuous 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 temperature affect 316Ti's mechanical properties?

A: At 600°C, tensile drops ~20%, yield ~15%, but retains >70% up to 815°C due to Ti preventing carbide weakening.

Q: What is the sensitizing temperature range for 316Ti?

A: Sensitizing range is 425-815°C, but Ti binds carbides as TiC, preventing IGC and allowing safe use.

Q: Is 316Ti suitable for cryogenic temperatures?

A: Yes, 316Ti is suitable down to -196°C with good toughness (impact ~100 J), no brittle transition.

Q: How does 316Ti compare to 316L in temperature range?

A: 316Ti has similar range but better IGC resistance at high temps due to Ti; 316L risks sensitization above 425°C.