Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha) service
Material Compatibility

SS 316L for Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha)

Is SS 316L the right valve material for Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

Excellent

Is SS 316L compatible with Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha)?

For Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha) (C₅–C₁₂ hydrocarbons) valve service, SS 316L is excellent — an excellent choice. For process naphtha streams requiring higher corrosion resistance.

Better materials for Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha)

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

Carbon SteelExcellentA217 WC6/WC9ExcellentPTFE sealsExcellent

All rated materials for Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha)

Carbon SteelExcellentA217 WC6/WC9ExcellentPTFE sealsExcellentEPDM / NBR sealsNot Recommended
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)A217 WC9 Chrome-Moly
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Naphtha (Light / Heavy Naphtha) service guideFull compatibility, valves & standardsSS 316L compatibilityEvery fluid this material handlesCompatibility AtlasThe full material x fluid matrix