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316LVM

Melt Practice Applications

This austenitic stainless steel is initially electric-arc melted. 316LVM material has been used for permanent implants
Then as a refinement to the purity and homogeneity of the metal, for many years. The corrosion resistance in the annealed
316LVM is Vacuum Arc Remelted (VAR). This process yields a condition is good. Many studies for new alloys use
more uniform chemistry with minimal voids and contaminants. 316LVM as a reference. This stainless steel has good
316LVM is unique nomenclature for Fort Wayne Metals. ductility in the cold worked condition. Applications
This alloy meets the requirements of 316LS. include: suture wire, orthopaedic cables, skin closure
staples, catheters, stylets, bone pins and many small
machined parts.
Typical Chemistry
FWM Avg. Wt. % ASTM F138
Mechanical Properties
Carbon .023 .03
% Elongation
Manganese 1.84 2.00 % CW Y.S. (psi) U.T.S. (psi) (10" gage length)
Silicon .37 .75 0% 45,000 91,000 42%
Phosphorus .014 .025 20% 110,000 123,000 8%
Sulphur .001 .01 37% 145,000 160,000 2.5%
Chromium 17.57 17-19 50% 161,000 176,000 2.2%
Nickel 14.68 13-15.0 60% 170,000 191,000 2.1%
Molybdenum 2.79 2.25-3 68% 176,000 203,000 2.5%
Copper .03 .5 75% 191,000 218,000 2.6%
Nitrogen .03 .1 80% 186,000 217,000 2.6%
Iron Balance Balance 84% 202,000 227,000 2.6%
90% 205,000 238,000 2.6%
FWM chemistry is for reference only, and is not to be used for specification purposes.
93% 212,000 239,000 2.6%
95% 213,000 246,000 2.8%
Physical Properties
0.287 lbs/in3
Values are typical and may not represent all diameters. Test method will affect results.
Density
Modulus of Elasticity 27.9 psi x 106
Electrical Resistivity 740 µohms-mm Surface Conditions
Thermal Conductivity 16.3 W/m K (100°C) Stainless steels develop a highly polished appearance as
they are drawn to fine diameters. Surface roughness can
be less than 5 RMS when processed using SCND* dies
Thermal Treatment and measured with a profilometer. Diameters over .040"
A reducing atmosphere is preferred for thermal treatment, but are finished with polycrystalline dies and exhibit a
inert gas can be used. 316LVM will fully anneal at 1010-1121°C rougher surface than natural diamond dies. Diameters
in just a few minutes. The precipitation of carbides that decreases over .100" have an even rougher surface because they are
corrosion resistance in other 300 series alloys is controlled by a drawn with carbide dies. Additional finish treatments can
reduced carbon content in 316LVM. enhance the surface of the wire.

* SCND means single crystal natural diamond.

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