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316Ti Stainless Steel SA240 316Ti Specifications Sheet

Published: November 9, 2025 | Updated: November 9, 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, SA240 316Ti emerges as a titanium-stabilized austenitic grade whose specifications sheet is essential for ensuring compliance in high-temperature and corrosive applications.

As a premier producer and exporter based in China, Gangsteel has supplied thousands of tons of SA240 316Ti stainless steel, meeting ASTM A240/A240M specs for plates and sheets, to industries like petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and marine.

If you're referencing a specifications sheet for SA240 316Ti under ASME SA240/SA240M where details like chemical limits, mechanical tests, and tolerances are critical, this article provides a comprehensive overview. We'll explore the key specifications, properties, and practical insights, based on ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M standards and our mill data.

From our production lines, we've compiled SA240 316Ti specs in action: In a 2024 German chemical facility, our SA240 316Ti plates under ASTM A240 /A240M met all sheet requirements for IGC resistance, enabling certification without revisions, as per client audits. Compliant with ASME SA240/SA240M for pressure apps, SA240 316Ti's density of 8.00 g/cm³ supports precise specs. Let's delve into the specifications sheet, from composition to testing, with PDF download options, to guide your compliance.

 

Summary

SA240 316Ti stainless steel specifications sheet under ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M details chemical composition (C 0.08 max, Ti 0.70 max), mechanical properties (tensile 515 MPa min, yield 205 MPa min, elongation 40% min), tolerances (thickness ±0.13mm for 3-5mm), and testing (tension, hardness). Titanium stabilization ensures IGC resistance, with density 8.00 g/cm³ and PREN 23-28. Equivalent to EN 1.4571; superior to 316 in high-temp. Download the PDF sheet below; Gangsteel stocks 1-200mm with certs for custom needs.

 

Chemical Composition: SA240 Specs Limits

The chemical composition of SA240 316Ti, as specified in ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, is tightly controlled for stabilization, with titanium ensuring resistance to carbide precipitation.

Element

% Range or Max

Role in Specs

Carbon (C)

0.08 max

Max limit to minimize carbides; Ti binds excess.

Manganese (Mn)

2.00 max

Max for deoxidation; no min in specs.

Silicon (Si)

0.75 max

Max for oxidation; aids specs compliance.

Phosphorus (P)

0.045 max

Strict max for ductility in specs.

Sulfur (S)

0.030 max

Max to avoid hot shortness.

Chromium (Cr)

16.00-18.00

Range for passivation per specs.

Molybdenum (Mo)

2.00-3.00

Range for pitting; key specs feature.

Nickel (Ni)

10.00-14.00

Range for austenite stability.

Titanium (Ti)

5x(C+N) min, 0.70 max

Min/max for stabilization; specs hallmark.

Nitrogen (N)

0.10 max

Max for strength control.

Iron (Fe)

Balance

Base; not spec'd but implied.

SA240 specs require heat analysis certs; Gangsteel's exceed with low P/S.

For uns stainless steel plates, specs match.

 

Mechanical Properties: SA240 Test Data

SA240 316Ti's mechanical properties, per ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, are tested for compliance.

Property

Minimum Value

Test Method

Specs Notes

Tensile Strength (MPa)

515

ASTM E8

For all thicknesses.

Yield Strength (MPa)

205

ASTM E8

0.2% offset.

Elongation (%)

40

ASTM E8

In 50mm gauge.

Reduction of Area (%)

Not specified

-

Optional in specs.

Hardness (HRB max)

95

ASTM E18

Annealed condition.

Brinell (HB max)

217

ASTM E10

Converted from HRB.

Impact (Charpy J)

Not req.

ASTM A370

Optional for low-temp.

SA240 specs tension tests per plate; Gangsteel's meet with data.

For SA240 Type 316Ti, specs detailed.

 

Physical Properties: SA240 Sheet Highlight

Physical properties of SA240 316Ti, compliant with ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, are not directly tested but support specs.

Property

Value

Specs Notes

Density (g/cm³)

8.00

For sheet weight calcs.

Melting Range (°C)

1370-1400

High-temp limit guide.

Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)

14.6 (at 100°C)

For heat apps specs.

Specific Heat (J/kg·K)

500

Energy calcs.

Thermal Expansion (10^-6 /°C)

16.5 (20-100°C)

Distortion control.

Modulus (GPa)

193

Stiffness per specs.

Electrical Resistivity (μΩ·cm)

74

Non-conductive uses.

SA240 specs imply these for design.

 

Corrosion Resistance: SA240 Specs Requirement

SA240 316Ti's corrosion resistance, per ASTM A240/A240M and ASME SA240/SA240M, is enhanced by Ti, with optional A262 test for IGC.

  • Uniform: <0.1 mm/year in acids.
  • IGC: Resistant with Ti.
  • SCC: Good in chlorides.
  • Pitting: PREN 23-28.

SA240 specs optional corrosion tests.

Weldability and Fabrication: SA240 Guide

SA240 316Ti is highly weldable per ASTM A240/A240M, with Ti preventing sensitization. Fillers ER316L.

Gangsteel's SA240 316Ti SA240 Type 316Ti fab without issues.

Applications: Where SA240 Specs Apply

SA240 316Ti specs suit chemical reactors (IGC resistance), marine piping (pitting), per SA240.

In Gangsteel's supply to U.S. offshore, SA240 316Ti performed without failure.

Equivalents: Global Specs Alternatives

Equivalents: EN 1.4571 (similar specs). For A240 GR 316Ti, SA240 matches.

Sourcing from Gangsteel: Stock and Pricing

Gangsteel stocks SA240 316Ti at $3,200-3,800/ton FOB. 1-200mm thick, full specs sheets. Contact for PDF.

 

FAQ: SA240 Type 316Ti Specifications Sheet Questions Answered

Q: What are the chemical composition specs for SA240 Type 316Ti?

A: SA240 specifies C 0.08 max, Cr 16-18%, Mo 2-3%, Ni 10-14%, Ti 0.70 max, Mn 2 max, Si 0.75 max, P 0.045 max, S 0.03 max, Fe balance, with heat analysis required for certification.

Q: What mechanical properties are required in SA240 for Type 316Ti?

A: SA240 requires tensile 515 MPa min, yield 205 MPa min, elongation 40% min in 50mm, hardness 95 HRB max, with tension tests per plate for compliance.

Q: What are the tolerances for SA240 Type 316Ti plates?

A: SA240 tolerances for thickness ±0.13mm (3-5mm hot-rolled), width ±10mm, length ±15mm, flatness 3mm/m max, with camber and edge specs for quality.

Q: What testing is required in SA240 for Type 316Ti?

A: SA240 requires tension testing (E8), optional hardness (E18), corrosion (A262 for IGC), and hydrostatic for pressure, with certs like MTC 3.1.

Q: What is the maximum temperature rating in SA240 for Type 316Ti?

A: SA240 doesn't specify max temp, but 316Ti rated to 815°C continuous with Ti preventing IGC.

Q: How does SA240 differ from ASTM A240 for Type 316Ti?

A: SA240 is the ASME code version of A240, identical specs but mandatory for BPVC with additional cert requirements.

Q: What is the density of SA240 Type 316Ti?

A: Density is 8.00 g/cm³, implied in SA240 for design calcs.

 

 

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