Stainless Steel 316L Powder /FeCr18Ni10Mo3Alloy Powder 99.9%, 5-20um
Damp reunion will affect its dispersion performance and using effects, therefore, this product should be sealed in vacuum and stored in cool and dry room and it should not be exposure to air.
| Stainless Steel 316L Powder | |
| Product No | NRE-9050 |
| CAS No. | 65997-19-5 |
| Formula | NA |
| Molecular Weight | 1866.5288 g/mol |
| APS | <20um (can be customized) |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Color | Gray |
| Density | 7.9 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1375 – 1400°C |
| Boiling Point | NA |
Stainless Steel 316L Powder
Applications
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Prototyping: 316L powder is commonly used in metal 3D printing techniques like Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). These techniques are useful for creating complex, lightweight, and custom parts with high strength and excellent surface finishes.
Custom Parts: Used in industries where complex geometries or custom designs are needed, including aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors.
Aerospace Industry
Structural Components: 316L powder is ideal for producing components that require resistance to corrosion and high stress, such as aircraft brackets, fasteners, and engine parts.
Heat-Resistant Parts: Parts exposed to high temperatures, such as engine nozzles and exhaust components, benefit from the thermal stability and strength of 316L stainless steel.
Medical Devices and Implants
Surgical Implants: 316L is widely used in the medical field for implants such as joint replacements, bone screws, and dental implants because of its biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and strength.
Medical Instruments: The powder is also used to create highly precise and corrosion-resistant surgical tools, such as scalpel blades, forceps, and surgical instruments.
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
Pumps, Valves, and Reactors: 316L’s resistance to corrosion makes it ideal for producing components that come in contact with aggressive chemicals, such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and reactors.
Pharmaceutical Equipment: Its non-reactive nature makes it perfect for pharmaceutical production, where the integrity of the product must be preserved.
Marine and Offshore Applications
Marine Equipment: 316L stainless steel is known for its ability to resist pitting and corrosion in saltwater environments. It’s used to manufacture parts for ships, offshore oil rigs, and marine hardware like propellers, heat exchangers, and seawater piping systems.
Food and Beverage Industry
Processing Equipment: Stainless steel 316L powder is used to produce food-grade processing equipment such as tanks, pipes, and valves due to its corrosion resistance and easy-to-clean properties.
