Spherical 316L Stainless Steel Powder
CAS —
316L · 1.4404
AM / 3D-Printing Powder
Powder Characteristics
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|
| Particle Size Cut | 15–53 μm (other cuts on request) | Laser diffraction |
| PSD, typical (D10/D50/D90) | 22 / 38 / 58 μm | Laser diffraction |
| Oxygen (O), typical | ≈ 470 ppm | Inert gas fusion (LECO) |
| Flowability (Hall), typical | ≈ 14 s/50 g | ASTM B213 / GB-T 1482 |
| Apparent / Tap Density, typical | 4.2 / 4.7 g/cm³ | ASTM B212 / GB-T 1479.1 |
Typical values per manufacturer COA; lot values may vary. Lot-specific COA & PSD report supplied with each shipment.
Chemical Composition (Specification)
| Element / Component | Specification | Test Method |
|---|
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16–18% | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Nickel (Ni) | 10–14% | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2–3% | ICP-OES / LECO |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.03% | ICP-OES / LECO |
Typical Applications
- LPBF/SLM & Binder Jetting
- Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
- Marine & chemical equipment parts
- Medical & food-contact engineering parts
- General engineering prototypes
Packaging
Vacuum-sealed argon-filled containers; quantity per inquiry
Storage & Shelf Life
Sealed, dry, inert atmosphere recommended. Avoid moisture.
All values are typical and may vary by lot. This TDS does not constitute a warranty.
Contact TKNCO for lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA).