MASOUD ASTM A 316 L Modified - Urea Grade - has been specifically developed for

Urea plant applications. It is a 316 L modified S.S with extra low carbon (C- Max:
0.03%) with extra low silicon (Si- Max: 0.50%) and substantial higher Molybdenum
content (Mo: aroudn 2.5 to 2.7%). Cr is usally 18% in this 316 L modified Urea grade.
Mn- usually 1to 2% but usally controlled to around 1.6-1.7% in 316 L Modified grade.
The low carbon ctoent with well balanced chemistry (low silicon and Ni contetn close to
14%) makes the alloy fully austenitic. It is free of intermetallic phase precipitations. The
ferrite level is kept under 0.5% in the solution annealed and water quenched conditions.

The alloy is designed for improved corrosion resistance for Urea Carbamate or
Ammonium Carbamate - both are highly corrosive and s.s erodes faster when let down
takes place from Urea reactor to downstream exchangers and absorbers in any Urea
operation. S.S 316 L is a general austenitic grade with ranges of cr, Ni. carbon can be
0.03-0.05% (depends on grades and manufacture), higher si, NMn optimum etc.

Trust this answers your querry C.V.Srinivasan Nishi Engineers Pvt Ltd Chennai India
April 22 E-mail:nishi@vsnl.com> I would like to know the difference between s.s 316L
Urea > Grade and s.s 316L.What is difference between their > composition and their
corrosion rate in urea services. > masoud