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Data sheet - SANDVIK 316LVM

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SANDVIK 316LVM

Chemical composition

Cu0.10 max

Ni14

P0.025 max

Mn1.7

Si0.6

S0.003 max

C0.025 max

Mo2.8

Cr17.5

OtherN 0.10 max

Alloy name
RLSA no.	967
EN standard
DIN standard	1.4441
UNS no.*	S31673

*Unified Numbering System (USA)

Characteristics and main uses

Sandvik 316LVM is a vacuum remelted, molybdenum alloyed, austenitic stainless steel and is used for implant and other medical applications. It is also suitable for the watch industry because of its absolute cleanliness and excellent polishing properties.

Main uses

Sandvik 316LVM is used for implants and other medical applications. The grade is also very suitable for the watch industry because of its absolute cleanliness and excellent polishing properties.

Physical properties		Units
Density (20°C)	8.0 g/cm3	Kg/dm³
Melting point		°C
Longitudinal elasticity modulus	200 MPa	GPa
Thermal conductivity		W/m·K
Electrical conductivity		m/Ω·mm²
Electrical resistivity		µΩ·m
Linear expansion Coefficient	16.5 per °C	10⁻⁶·K⁻¹
IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)		%
Poisson's ratio

Capabilities
Corrosion resistance
Hot deformation
Cold deformation
Electrodepositing
Diamond cutting
Nitriding
Mechanical polishing
Welding without filler
Brazing

1 poor | 2 average | 3 good | 4 very good | - no info

Heat Treatment / Hardening
Annealing temperature		°C
Temperature for stress relief treatment		°C
Hardening temperature		°C
Hardening treatment time		hour(s)

Alloy mechanical properties

SANDVIK 316LVM
Possible hardness range	800-1300	HV
Possible Rm range	116-189	MPa

Non-exhaustive list of grades

Grade	According to standard	Hardness (HV: Vickers) min - max	Rm (MPa) min - max	Rp 0.2 (MPa) min - max	Elongation (%) where L0 = 100mm min - max	L0	Grain size (µm) min - max

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