Stainless Steel SUS316J1L Annealed
Temper · default condition
JIS SUS316J1L
Default stock condition after solution annealing at 1010–1150 °C and water quench: best corrosion resistance and formability for welded vessels, deep drawing and cold-heading blanks.
Values for the Annealed condition
Other SUS316J1L tempers and conditions
SUS316J1L is listed in 7 conditions; see the grade overview at SUS316J1L.
Compare all 7 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hot rolled | Use hot-rolled plate and large-section bar, subsequently solution treated and pickled, when annealed-equivalent properties and a No.1 / pickled surface are acceptable. | 245 | 540 | 52 | 155 HB | 2.3 % IACS |
AnnealedDefaultThis page solution annealed ( , 1010–1150 °C ) | Default stock condition after solution annealing at 1010–1150 °C and water quench: best corrosion resistance and formability for welded vessels, deep drawing and cold-heading blanks. | 250 | 545 | 55 | 150 HB | — |
Quarter hard | Choose lightly cold-rolled strip when more strength and stiffness than annealed material is needed while keeping 30 % elongation for moderate forming. | 350 | 620 | 30 | 17 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Cold drawn | Pick cold drawn bar and wire for close dimensional tolerance and good surface with moderately higher strength (450 MPa yield), suited to machined parts and fastener blanks. | 450 | 650 | 30 | 15 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Half hard | Use half-hard cold-rolled strip for structural and elastic parts needing 520 MPa yield but only simple bends, since elongation drops to 18 %. | 520 | 780 | 18 | 24 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Three-quarter hard | Pick this heavily work-hardened strip for high-strength thin parts such as spring washers and clamps at 680 MPa yield, with forming limited by 12 % elongation. | 680 | 900 | 12 | 30 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
Hardened | Choose full-hard cold-rolled strip for spring contacts and blade-like thin parts at 1000 MPa tensile; at 8 % elongation there is almost no forming margin left. | 830 | 1,000 | 8 | 34 HRC | 2.3 % IACS |
What is SUS316J1L Annealed?
SUS316J1L Annealed is SUS316J1L in the Annealed temper — default stock condition after solution annealing at 1010–1150 °C and water quench: best corrosion resistance and formability for welded vessels, deep drawing and cold-heading blanks. SUS316J1L Annealed has a yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 545 MPa (79 ksi) — weaker than 91% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 55% and the elastic modulus is 193 GPa (28 Msi). SUS316J1L Annealed has a density of 8 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³), heavier than 92% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,375°C (2,507 °F).
Advantages
- Forms and bends easily — 92/100, better than 98% of stainless steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 55%, better than 97% of stainless steel grades
- Readily welded — 88/100, better than 91% of stainless steel grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 80/100, better than 89% of stainless steel grades
- Tough — resists crack growth — 200 MPa·√m (182 ksi·√in), better than 86% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 250 MPa (36.3 ksi), worse than 91% of stainless steel grades
- High embodied carbon — 5.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 77% of stainless steel grades
SUS316J1L Annealed properties
Typical room-temperature values for SUS316J1L Annealed; 12 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are SUS316J1L reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.
Physical3
SUS316J1L Annealed has a density of 8 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³), heavier than 92% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,375°C (2,507 °F).
Mechanical16
SUS316J1L Annealed has a yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 545 MPa (79 ksi) — weaker than 91% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 55% and the elastic modulus is 193 GPa (28 Msi).
Thermal6
SUS316J1L Annealed is rated for continuous service to 500°C (932 °F). It conducts heat at 15 W/m·K (8.67 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 59% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 16 µm/m·K (8.89 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
SUS316J1L Annealed conducts electricity at 2.3 % IACS, better than 55% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (76/100), better than 80% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of SUS316J1L Annealed takes about 55 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 50% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 65%.
Manufacturability8
SUS316J1L Annealed's machinability is fair (35/100, better than 51% of stainless steel grades); weldability excellent (88/100); formability excellent (92/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with SUS316J1L Annealed
Is SUS316J1L easy to machine?
Work-hardens strongly and chips smear on the cutting edge: use sharp high positive-rake tooling, rigid clamping, lower cutting speed with heavy feed and generous coolant, and avoid air-cutting passes that leave a hardened skin.
Can SUS316J1L be welded?
The extra-low carbon means no post-weld solution treatment is needed after GTAW, GMAW or resistance welding; use ER316L filler, or a matching Cu-bearing wire where full corrosion match is required, control interpass temperature and pickle/passivate after welding.
Can SUS316J1L be formed, bent or molded?
The copper addition lowers the work-hardening rate, so cold heading, deep drawing and spinning are better than plain 316L; use an interstage anneal on severely drawn parts to restore ductility.
What surface finishes work on SUS316J1L?
Available as 2B, BA, No.4 brushed or No.8 mirror polish; nitric-acid pickling and passivation or electropolishing restores best corrosion resistance. Not anodisable.
SUS316J1L chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Cultra-low carbon, suppresses sensitization | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mn | ≤ 2 | 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 | 0.03 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Ni | 12 – 16 | 13 |
| Cr | 17 – 19 | 18 |
| Mo | 1.2 – 2.75 | 2 |
| Cuimproves cold workability and sulfuric acid resistance | 1 – 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Fe | balance | — |
SUS316J1L Annealed — frequently asked
What is SUS316J1L Annealed used for?
SUS316J1L Annealed is typically used for welded chemical tanks, food processing equipment, kitchenware and architectural panels. In short: weldable copper-bearing 316; no post-weld solution anneal; top-tier deep-draw formability.
What is the yield strength of SUS316J1L Annealed?
SUS316J1L Annealed has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 545 MPa (79 ksi) — weaker than 91% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is SUS316J1L Annealed easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (35/100, better than 51% of stainless steel grades). Work-hardens strongly and chips smear on the cutting edge: use sharp high positive-rake tooling, rigid clamping, lower cutting speed with heavy feed and generous coolant, and avoid air-cutting passes that leave a hardened skin.
Can SUS316J1L Annealed be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (88/100). The extra-low carbon means no post-weld solution treatment is needed after GTAW, GMAW or resistance welding; use ER316L filler, or a matching Cu-bearing wire where full corrosion match is required, control interpass temperature and pickle/passivate after welding.
What surface finishes work on SUS316J1L Annealed?
Available as 2B, BA, No.4 brushed or No.8 mirror polish; nitric-acid pickling and passivation or electropolishing restores best corrosion resistance. Not anodisable.
Can SUS316J1L Annealed be formed, bent or molded?
The copper addition lowers the work-hardening rate, so cold heading, deep drawing and spinning are better than plain 316L; use an interstage anneal on severely drawn parts to restore ductility.
What is the maximum service temperature of SUS316J1L Annealed?
SUS316J1L Annealed is rated for continuous use to about 500°C (932 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between SUS316J1L Annealed and SUS316J1L-H?
Annealed is the default condition — default stock condition after solution annealing at 1010–1150 °C and water quench: best corrosion resistance and formability for welded vessels, deep drawing and cold-heading blanks. H: choose full-hard cold-rolled strip for spring contacts and blade-like thin parts at 1000 MPa tensile; at 8 % elongation there is almost no forming margin left. Yield strength is 250 MPa in Annealed versus 830 MPa in H.
Sources
- ASM Handbook Vol.1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Machinery's Handbook, 31st ed. — Industrial Press (2020)
- worldstainless LCI data for austenitic stainless steel — worldstainless (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.