Ethylene (C₂H₄) service
Material Compatibility

SS 316 for Ethylene (C₂H₄)

Is SS 316 the right valve material for Ethylene (C₂H₄)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

Excellent

Is SS 316 compatible with Ethylene (C₂H₄)?

For Ethylene (C₂H₄) (C₂H₄) valve service, SS 316 is excellent — an excellent choice. Suitable across full temperature range including cryogenic ethylene storage at −104°C.

Better materials for Ethylene (C₂H₄)

Higher-rated options for this service, from the compatibility data.

Carbon SteelGoodA352 LCB (low-temp CS)GoodA350 LF2 (forged, low-temp)GoodPTFE seatsGood

All rated materials for Ethylene (C₂H₄)

Carbon SteelGoodA352 LCB (low-temp CS)GoodA350 LF2 (forged, low-temp)GoodPTFE seatsGood
Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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A216 WCB Carbon SteelA351 CF8M (SS316)A352 LCC Low-Temp
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Ethylene (C₂H₄) service guideFull compatibility, valves & standardsSS 316 compatibilityEvery fluid this material handlesCompatibility AtlasThe full material x fluid matrix