Compatibility Atlas
Material Compatibility Reference
SS 316 — Fluid Compatibility
Which industrial fluids SS 316 valves can handle — rated across 4 process media with engineering notes. The compatibility reference for specifying SS 316 body and trim.
What fluids is SS 316 compatible with?
SS 316 is rated across 4 industrial fluids in our compatibility data. It performs well in Compressed Air, Ethylene (C₂H₄), Hot Oil (Thermal Heat Transfer Fluid), Oxygen (O₂ - Industrial and Medical Grade). Full ratings and notes below — always confirm against concentration, temperature and velocity.
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Excellent4 fluids
Compressed AirIdeal for instrument air and pharmaceutical compressed air.
Ethylene (C₂H₄)Suitable across full temperature range including cryogenic ethylene storage at −104°C.
Hot Oil (Thermal Heat Transfer Fluid)Acceptable but not normally required unless process contamination is a concern.
Oxygen (O₂ - Industrial and Medical Grade)Standard material for oxygen service at all pressures. Must be thoroughly cleaned.
Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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