Supra

Highly
corrosive
environments

Supra
316plus
(EN 1.4420, ASTM UNS S31655)

General properties Supra 316plus is used in applications where increased corrosion

resistance and a combination of high mechanical strength and
good formability is needed. Due to its tendency to work
With its high chromium and nitrogen content Supra 316plus hardening, Supra 316plus can absorb an increased amount of
delivers high corrosion resistance, high strength, good formability, energy during deformation. It can be delivered in the temper
and excellent weldability. It is ideal for a variety of applications, rolled condition with different strength levels.
including heat exchangers, water treatment, and piping, as well as
in architectural applications such as indoor and outdoor facades.
Typical applications
Supra 316plus is an austenitic Cr-Ni-Mo stainless steel with
21 wt.-% chromium and relatively low nickel and molybdenum • Process and transport tanks
content. Due to its high nitrogen content, it has increased • Water treatment and pipes
mechanical strength and shows a high degree of work hardening • Heat exchangers
on mechanical deformation. Also, thanks to its high chromium and • Architectural applications
nitrogen content, Supra 316plus offers similar or better corrosion • Food and beverage industry
resistance than austenitic Cr-Ni-Mo standard grades in many • Pulp and paper industry
corrosive environments. • Mining industry
• Tank containers

Products & dimensions

Cold rolled products, available dimensions (mm) Table 1

Surface finish Coil / Strip Plate / Sheet

Thickness Width Thickness Width
2B Cold rolled, heat treated, pickled, skin passed 0.70–5.00 50–1,550 0.70–5.00 400–1,550
2E Cold rolled, heat treated, mechanically descaled 2.30–4.50 50–1,550 2.30–4.50 600–1,550
2K Satin finish 0.70–4.00 50–1,550 0.70–4.00 400–1,550

Hot rolled coil products, available dimensions (mm) Table 2

Surface finish Coil / Strip Plate / Sheet

Thickness Width Thickness Width
1D Hot rolled, heat treated, pickled 3.50–8.00 50–1,550 3.50–8.00 600–1,550
1E Hot rolled, heat treated, mech. desc. 2.30–4.50 50–1,550 2.30–4.50 600–1,550

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Chemical composition
The typical chemical composition for this grade is shown in the
table below, together with the composition limits according to
different standards.

The chemical composition is given as % by mass.

 Table 3

C Cr Ni Mo N
Typical 0.02 20.3 8.6 0.7 0.19
ASTM A240 ≤0.030 19.5–21.5 8.0–9.5 0.50–1.50 0.14–0.25
EN 10028–7 ≤0.030 19.5–21.5 8.0–9.5 0.50–1.50 0.14–0.25

Corrosion resistance
There are several types of corrosion that can occur on stainless Supra 316L/4432, despite its lower molybdenum content. The
steel. Here the corrosion resistance of Supra 316plus/4420 presence of corrosion-inhibiting or accelerating compounds like
regarding uniform corrosion, pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion, transition metal ions or organic compounds may influence the
stress corrosion cracking and atmospheric corrosion is discussed. corrosion behavior of Supra 316plus/4404, as well as
Supra 316L/4404 and Supra 316L/4432.
Supra 316plus has excellent corrosion resistance in solutions of
many halogen-free organic and inorganic compounds over a wide In common with other standard austenitic stainless steels,
temperature and concentration range. It can withstand many Supra 316plus is prone to chloride-induced stress corrosion
organic and diluted mineral acids depending on the temperature cracking at temperatures above about 50 °C depending on the
and concentration of the solution. Supra 316plus may suffer from applied stress and the chloride concentration in the environment.
uniform corrosion in strong mineral acids and hot strong alkaline Prior cold deformation of the structure under load increases the
solutions. Uniform corrosion testing has been performed according risk of stress corrosion cracking.
to ASTM G157, and the results show that the critical temperature
(Tc) for Supra 316plus generally is on a par with that of Supra 316plus/4404 can be used for indoor and outdoor
Supra 316L/4404 and Supra 316L/4432. applications in urban and moderately corrosive industrial
environments. In environments where the chloride contamination
In aqueous solutions containing halogenides, e.g. chlorides or may be high, for instance in coastal areas, pitting and staining is
bromides, pitting and crevice corrosion may occur depending possible. The best material performance is usually reached with
on the halogenide concentration, temperature, pH-value, the help of adequate design, correct post-weld treatment and
concentration of oxidizing compounds, and crevice geometry, if regular cleaning during use (if applicable).
applicable. Due to its high chromium and nitrogen content, the
pitting and crevice corrosion resistance of Supra 316plus is on For more information on corrosion resistance, please refer to the
the same level or even better than the corrosion resistance of the Outokumpu Corrosion Handbook or contact our corrosion
austenitic Cr-Ni-Mo standard grades Supra 316L/4404 and experts.

Pitting and crevice corrosion resistance  Table 4

Pitting corrosion resistance Crevice corrosion

resistance
PRE CPT ASTM G150 CPT ASTM G48 E ASTM G48 F
Supra 316plus 26 31 ± 3 °C 27.5 °C < 0 °C
Supra 316L/4404 24 20 ± 2 °C 20 °C < 0 °C
Supra 316L/4432 25 27 ± 3 °C 25 °C < 0 °C

Pitting Resistance Equivalent (PRE) is calculated using the following formula: PRE = %Cr + 3.3 x %Mo + 16 x %N

Critical Pitting Corrosion Temperature (CPT) according to ASTM G 150 in a 1M NaCl solution (35,000 ppm or mg/l chloride ions), wet ground (320 grit) surface.
Critical Pitting Corrosion Temperature (CPT) and Critical Crevice Corrosion Temperature (CCT) according to ASTM G48 methods E and F in a 6% FeCl3 + 1% HCl
solution, dry ground (120 grit) surface.

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Uniform corrosion resistance – critical temperature as per ASTM G157 Table 5

Test solution Critical temperature, Tc [°C]

Supra 316plus Supra 316L/4404 Supra 316L/4432
0.2% HCl > 100 (bp) > 100 (bp) > 100 (bp)
1% HCl 30 30 40
10% H2SO4 35 40 40
10% H2SO4 + 0.33% NaCl < 20 < 20 < 20
60% H2SO4 < 20 < 20 < 20
96% H2SO4 50 45 45
85% H3PO4 95 75 90
10% HNO3 > 100 (bp) > 100 (bp) > 100 (bp)
65% HNO3 100 90 95
50% NaOH 90 90 90
Critical temperature, according to ASTM G157, is the lowest temperature at which the corrosion rate exceeds 0.13 mm/year, samples with dry ground (120 grit)
surface exposed for 96 hours.

Mechanical properties
The mechanical properties of the available products in the
soft annealed condition at room temperature are shown in the
table below. Moderate strengths can be reached at elevated
temperatures (~550 °C/1022 °F). Temperatures for excessive
scaling are close to 850 °C/1562 °F. This grade, along with other
austenitic corrosion-resistant steels, exhibits very high ductility and
high elongation to fracture. It is not susceptible to brittle fracture in
the solution annealed condition.

Mechanical properties at room temperature (metric) Table 6

Outokumpu Designation Product Yield Yield Tensile Elongation Impact toughness KV min, tr. Hardness
name form 1) strength strength strength A HRC
Rp0.2 Rp1.0 Rm [%] 20 °C –196 °C
[MPa] [MPa] [MPa] [J] [J]
Supra 316plus EN 10028–7 C ≥ 350 ≥ 380 650 – 850 ≥ 35 2) ≥ 60 ≥ 60 –
(EN 1.4420/ H ≥ 350 ≥ 380 650 – 850 ≥ 35 2) ≥ 60 ≥ 60 –
ASTM UNS
P ≥ 320 ≥ 350 630 – 830 ≥ 40 2) ≥ 60 ≥ 60 –
S31655)
ASTM A240 C, H, P ≥ 310 – ≥ 635 ≥ 35 3) – – ≤ 100
Supra EN 10028–7 C ≥ 240 ≥ 270 530 – 680 ≥ 40 2) ≥ 60 ≥ 60 –
316L/4404 H ≥ 220 ≥ 260 530 – 680 ≥ 40 2) ≥ 60 ≥ 60 –
(EN 1.4404/
P ≥ 220 ≥ 260 520 – 670 ≥ 45 2) ≥ 60 ≥ 60 –
ASTM UNS
S31603) ASTM A240 C, H, P ≥ 170 – ≥ 485 ≥ 40 3) – – ≤ 95

1)
Product forms: C = Cold rolled coil, H = Hot rolled coil, P = Quarto plate
2)
Thickness < 3 mm: A80 initial length = 80 mm. Thickness ≥ 3 mm initial lentgh = 5.65√S0
3)
Gauge length 2 in. or 50 mm

Mechanical properties at room temperature (imperial) Table 7

Outokumpu Designation Product Yield Yield Tensile Elongation Impact toughness KV min, tr. Hardness
name form 1) strength strength strength A HRC
Rp0.2 Rp1.0 Rm [%] 68 °F –320.8 °F
[ksi] [ksi] [ksi] [ft–lb] [ft–lb]
Supra 316plus EN 10028–7 C ≥ 51 ≥ 55 94 – 123 ≥ 35 2) ≥ 44 ≥ 44 –
(EN 1.4420/ H ≥ 51 ≥ 55 94 – 123 ≥ 35 2) ≥ 44 ≥ 44 –
ASTM UNS
P ≥ 46 ≥ 51 91 – 120 ≥ 40 2) ≥ 44 ≥ 44 –
S31655)
ASTM A240 C, H, P ≥ 45 – ≥ 92 ≥ 35 3) – – ≤ 100
Supra EN 10028–7 C ≥ 35 ≥ 39 77 – 99 ≥ 40 2) ≥ 44 ≥ 44 –
316L/4404 H ≥ 32 ≥ 38 77 – 99 ≥ 40 2) ≥ 44 ≥ 44 –
(EN 1.4404/
P ≥ 32 ≥ 38 75 – 97 ≥ 45 2) ≥ 44 ≥ 44 –
ASTM UNS
S31603) ASTM A240 C, H, P ≥ 25 – ≥ 70 ≥ 40 3) – – ≤ 95

1)
Product forms: C = Cold rolled coil, H = Hot rolled coil, P = Quarto plate
2)
Thickness < 3 mm: A80 initial length = 80 mm. Thickness ≥ 3 mm initial lentgh = 5.65√S0
3)
Gauge length 2 in. or 50 mm

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Mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, minimum values according to EN 10028-7 Table 8

Temperature Supra 316plus Supra 316L/4404

(EN 1.4420 / ASTM UNS S31655) (EN 1.4404 / ASTM UNS S31603)
Yield strength Yield strength Tensile strength Yield strength Yield strength Tensile strength
Rp0.2 Rp1.0 Rm Rp0.2 Rp1.0 Rm
[MPa / ksi] [MPa / ksi] [MPa / ksi] [MPa / ksi] [MPa / ksi] [MPa / ksi]
50 °C / 122 °F 280 / 41 320 / 46 615 / 89 200 / 29 237 / 34 486 / 70
100 °C / 212 °F 230 / 33 270 / 39 565 / 82 166 / 24 199 / 29 430 / 62
150 °C / 302°F 210 / 30 250 / 36 535 / 78 152 / 22 181 / 26 410 / 59
200 °C / 392 °F 190 / 28 225 / 33 505 / 73 137 / 20 167 / 24 390 / 57
250 °C / 482 °F 180 / 26 210 / 30 495 / 72 127 / 18 157 / 23 385 / 56
300 °C / 572 °F 170 / 25 195 / 28 480 / 70 118 / 17 145 / 21 380 / 55
350 °C / 662 °F 165 / 24 190 / 28 475 / 69 113 / 16 139 / 20 380 / 55
400 °C / 752 °F 160 / 23 185 / 27 465 / 67 108 / 16 135 / 20 380 / 55
450 °C / 842 °F 155 / 22 180 / 26 455 / 66 103 / 15 130 / 19 –
500 °C / 932 °F 150 / 22 170 / 25 455 / 66 100 / 15 128 / 19 360 / 52
550 °C / 1022 °F 147 / 21 167 / 24 425 / 62 98 / 14 127 / 18 –

Mechanical properties at low temperatures, minimum values according to EN 10028-7 Table 9

20 °C / 68 °F
Yield strength Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation
Rp0,2 Rp1.0 Rm A
[MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [%]
Supra 316plus 350 / 51 380 / 55 650 / 94 35
(EN 1.4420 / ASTM UNS S31655)
Supra 316L/4404 220 / 32 260 / 38 520 / 75 45
(EN 1.4404 / ASTM UNS S31603)
-80 °C / -112 °F
Yield strength Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation
Rp0,2 Rp1.0 Rm A
[MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [%]
Supra 316plus 430 / 62 520 / 75 900 / 131 35
(EN 1.4420 / ASTM UNS S31655)
Supra 316L/4404 275 / 40 355 / 51 840 / 122 40
(EN 1.4404 / ASTM UNS S31603)
-150 °C / -238 °F
Yield strength Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation
Rp0,2 Rp1.0 Rm A
[MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [%]
Supra 316plus 530 / 77 620 / 90 1080 / 157 35
(EN 1.4420 / ASTM UNS S31655)
Supra 316L/4404 315 / 46 415 / 60 1070 / 155 40
(EN 1.4404 / ASTM UNS S31603)
-196 °C / -320.8 °F
Yield strength Yield strength Tensile strength Elongation
Rp0,2 Rp1.0 Rm A
[MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [MPa/ksi] [%]
Supra 316plus 600 / 87 700 / 102 1200 / 174 30
(EN 1.4420 / ASTM UNS S31655)
Supra 316L/4404 350 / 51 450 / 65 1200 / 174 35
(EN 1.4404 / ASTM UNS S31603)

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 Enhanced mechanical
properties
As shown in the graph below, Supra 316plus/4420 offers a
significant increase in yield strength (Rp0.2) of over 45% at room
temperature compared with Supra 316L/4404 and
Supra 316Ti/4571. While this gap in performance decreases with
increasing temperature, even at 550 °C, Supra 316plus offers
superior yield strength.

400

350 Supra 316plus Supra 316Ti/4571 Supra 316L/4404

300
Yield strength [MPa]

250

200

150

100

50

0
20 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

Temperature, °C
Figure 1

Physical properties
The crystal structure is austenitic, and therefore the material
is non-ferromagnetic in the soft annealed condition. The Md30
temperature is lower than -110 °C, which makes this material very
stable against martensite transformation.

 Table 10

Density Modulus of elasticity Thermal expansion Thermal Thermal Electrical

at 20 °C at at conductivity capacity resistivity
at 20 °C at 20 °C at 20 °C
kg/dm3 [GPa] [10-6/K] [W/(m x K)] [J/(kg x K)] [Ω x mm²/m]
20 °C 100 °C 200 °C 300 °C 400 °C 500 °C 100 °C 200 °C 300 °C 400 °C 500 °C
7.9 200 194 186 177 169 160 16.0 16.5 17.0 17.5 18.0 15 500 0.73

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Standards & approvals
 Table 11

Standards and approvals

EN 10028-7: 2016 Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes – Part 7: Stainless steels. Available
PED Directive 2014/68/ Available
European Pressure Equipment Directive
EU
ASTM A240/A240M-17 Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Available
Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
ASME Code Case 2903 Case 2903 20Cr-8.5Ni-0.7Mo-0.2N, UNS S31655 Austenitic Steel, alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip Available
Section VIII, Division 1
AD 2000-Merkblatt W2 Available Particular Material Appraisal (PMA) for AD 2000-Merkblatt W2 Available
Lloyd's Register approval Certificate No: MD00/1165/0008/1. Steelmaking, Semi-Finished Products, Plates, Hot Rolled Coil Available
and Coil
DNV-GL approval Certificate No: AMMM00001DW. Steelmaking and Rolled Steel Products Available
ASTM A249/A249M-16a Standard Specification for Welded Austenitic Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger, and Condens- Available
er Tubes
ASTM A269/A269M-15a Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service Available
ASTM A358/A358M-15 Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Pipe for Available
High-Temperature Service and General Applications
ASTM A554-16 Standard Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing Available
ASTM A312/S312M-17 Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Available
Pipes
NACE NACE MR0103 / ISO 17945 and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-1 / NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-3 Available
Work is in progress for further standardization.

Fabrication
Supra 316plus can be formed using typical forming processes like Generally, post-weld heat treatment is not required. In special
folding, bending, drawing, etc. cases with high risks of stress corrosion cracking or fatigue, stress
relief treatment may be considered.
Higher strength values typically correspond to higher springback
after forming. Supra 316plus has remarkably higher proof strength In order to fully restore the corrosion resistance of the weld
than the standard austenitic stainless steel grade 316L/4404 seam, the weld discoloration should be removed by pickling
in combination with the same degree of work hardening. The and passivation. More detailed information concerning welding
chemical composition enables the Erichsen Index and LDR procedures can be obtained from the Outokumpu Welding
(Limiting Drawing Ratio) to match those of well-known austenitic Handbook, available from our sales offices.
stainless steels like 4307 or 4404. These characteristics mean
good deep drawability and excellent stretch-forming capabilities.

Welding
Supra 316plus has excellent weldability and is suitable for the full
range of conventional welding methods (like MMA, MIG, MAG, TIG,
SAW, LBW, or RSW), except gas welding. To ensure that the weld
metal properties (e.g. strength, corrosion resistance) are equivalent
to those of the parent metal, matching or slightly over-alloyed fillers
should preferably be used. Austenitic 19 12 3 L (316L) filler metals
can be used to match corrosion resistance and 22 09 NL type
duplex welding consumables to match strength. Shielding gases
should be Ar/He based or contain up to 3% nitrogen to minimize
nitrogen drop. Typical heat input values for austenitic grades can
be utilized. The high nitrogen content tends to restrict grain growth
during the thermal cycle. Welds are not sensitized when normal
welding procedures are followed.

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