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SS 316L per IS 6528 — ASTM Equivalent

Holding a datasheet that specifies SS 316L per IS 6528 (IS)? The valve-grade equivalent, its properties, and certified supply of the matching ASTM grade.

What is the ASTM equivalent of SS 316L per IS 6528?

SS 316L per IS 6528 is a IS designation corresponding to ASTM A182 Grade F316L / UNS S31603 (Stainless Steel 316L (Low Carbon Forged)) for industrial valve service. The full grade data is below - equivalence is by nominal chemistry and mechanical class, so confirm composition and heat-treat condition against the governing standard before substituting in critical service.

Stainless Steel 316L (Low Carbon Forged) - forged form.

Service temperature-196°C to +870°C
Nominal compositionC ≤ 0.03%, Cr 16–18%, Ni 10–14%, Mo 2–3%, Mn ≤ 2.00%, Si ≤ 1.00%. UNS S31603.

Typical service: Pharmaceutical water systems: WFI, PW, HPW, clean steam; Food and beverage processing: dairy, beverages, edible oils; Chemical plant: organic acids, mild inorganic acids, solvents

Also designated:S31603 [UNS]X2CrNiMo17-12-2 [EN]1.4404 [EN]SS 316L per IS 6528 [IS]
Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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