SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 - High-Chloride Resistant Super Austenitic

Detailed technical data for SUS836L stainless steel according to JIS G4304/G4305. Includes chemical composition, mechanical properties, physical properties, international equivalents, and application guidelines.

Hot rolling, cold rolling, solution annealing, pickling, bright annealing, welding, forming, machining

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 Introduction

SUS836L is a high-alloy, fully austenitic stainless steel developed for extreme corrosion resistance in chloride-rich environments. It is classified as a super austenitic grade and is supplied as hot-rolled or cold-rolled plate and coil under JIS G4304 and G4305. The alloy offers outstanding resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress-corrosion cracking, thanks to a high molybdenum content (6–7%) and significant nitrogen alloying.

  • Excellent weldability and formability in the solution-annealed condition
  • Superior mechanical strength compared to conventional 316L or 317L stainless steels
  • Widely used in chemical processing, seawater handling, and pollution control equipment
  • International equivalents include EN 1.4529, UNS N08926, and ISO 15510 X2NiCrMoCu25-20-7

This datasheet compiles official JIS specifications, typical physical properties, and cross-reference guidance for material selection and substitution.

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 Chemical Composition

The following element ranges are specified in JIS G4304 for SUS836L. The extremely low carbon content minimizes carbide precipitation during welding, while high chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and nitrogen ensure superior localised corrosion resistance. Copper improves resistance to sulfuric acid.

ElementStandard Value (wt%)Remarks
Carbon (C)≤0.020Low carbon for improved weldability
Silicon (Si)≤1.00
Manganese (Mn)≤2.00
Phosphorus (P)≤0.045
Sulfur (S)≤0.030
Chromium (Cr)19.00 – 21.00Key element for passivity
Nickel (Ni)24.00 – 26.00Austenite stabiliser
Molybdenum (Mo)6.00 – 7.00Enhances pitting resistance
Copper (Cu)0.50 – 1.50Improves acid resistance
Nitrogen (N)0.15 – 0.25Increases strength and pitting resistance

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 Physical Properties

Thermal and electrical properties are measured on solution-annealed samples. The values below represent typical engineering data for alloy 926 (UNS N08926 / 1.4529) which is chemically and mechanically equivalent to SUS836L. Properties are not part of JIS G4304 specification but are essential for design calculations.

  • The density is slightly higher than standard austenitic grades due to high alloy content.
  • Thermal expansion coefficient is given for temperature intervals; linear interpolation is possible.
PropertyTypical ValueUnitTemperature / Condition
Density (ρ)8.1g/cm³20°C
Elastic Modulus (E)200GPa20°C
Shear Modulus (G)77GPa20°C
Poisson's Ratio (ν)0.3020°C
Thermal Expansion (α)15.3µm/m·°C20–100°C
Thermal Expansion (α)15.8µm/m·°C20–200°C
Thermal Expansion (α)16.1µm/m·°C20–300°C
Thermal Expansion (α)16.5µm/m·°C20–400°C
Thermal Expansion (α)16.8µm/m·°C20–500°C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)11.0W/m·K20°C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)12.5W/m·K100°C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)15.0W/m·K200°C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)17.0W/m·K300°C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)19.0W/m·K400°C
Thermal Conductivity (λ)21.0W/m·K500°C
Specific Heat Capacity450J/kg·K20°C
Specific Heat Capacity480J/kg·K100°C
Specific Heat Capacity500J/kg·K200°C
Specific Heat Capacity520J/kg·K300°C
Specific Heat Capacity540J/kg·K400°C
Specific Heat Capacity560J/kg·K500°C
Electrical Resistivity (ρ_e)0.85µΩ·m20°C

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 Mechanical Properties

Tensile and hardness values are mandatory requirements of JIS G4304/G4305 for plates and coils. Values apply to room temperature testing. Elongation requirements may vary with specimen gauge length; standard 50 mm gauge used.

  • Thickness grouping follows JIS G4304: ≤8 mm and 8–75 mm. For cold-rolled products (JIS G4305), thickness ≤8 mm applies.
  • Hardness is measured as HBW, HRB, or HV; at least one method must comply.
PropertyMinimum / Maximum ValueUnitTest Condition
Yield Strength (Rp0.2)≥240MPaThickness ≤8 mm, 0.2% offset, annealed
Yield Strength (Rp0.2)≥240MPaThickness 8–75 mm, 0.2% offset, annealed
Tensile Strength (Rm)≥530MPaAll thicknesses, annealed
Elongation (A)≥35%Gauge 50 mm, thickness ≤8 mm, annealed
Elongation (A)≥30%Gauge 50 mm, thickness 8–75 mm, annealed
Hardness≤253HBWAnnealed, plate/sheet
Hardness≤100HRBAnnealed, plate/sheet
Hardness≤253HVAnnealed, plate/sheet

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 Fully Equivalent Material Standards and Substitute Grades

Country/RegionStandardDesignation / GradeRemarks
JapanJIS G4304 / G4305SUS836LOriginal standard, plate/coil
InternationalISO 15510X2NiCrMoCu25-20-7Fully equivalent
EuropeEN 10088-21.4529 (X1NiCrMoCuN25-20-7)Fully equivalent
USAASTM A240 / A240MUNS N08926Fully equivalent, often named Alloy 926
ChinaGB/T 3280S25073 (00Cr25Ni20Mo7CuN)Fully equivalent

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 Application Introduction

SUS836L is engineered for the most demanding wet corrosion applications where standard austenitic stainless steels such as 316L fail due to pitting, crevice attack, or stress-corrosion cracking. Its combination of high chromium, molybdenum, and nitrogen delivers a pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) typically above 47, making it suitable for seawater, bleach, and hot chloride environments. Common uses include:

Product Applications: Chemical storage tanks and pressure vessels, Heat exchangers and condensers, Process piping systems and fittings, Pumps, valves, and agitators, Instrumentation tubing, Structural components in corrosive atmospheres

Processed into products: Tube sheets and baffles, Welded pipe spools and manifolds, Pump casings and impellers, Valve bodies and trim, Spray nozzles and distributors, Tank linings and overlay welding consumables

Application industries: Chemical processing (reactors, columns, piping), Oil & gas (offshore platforms, topside piping, seawater injection systems), Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) scrubbers, Pulp & paper (bleach plant equipment, digesters), Marine engineering (desalination plants, shipboard piping), Pharmaceutical and food processing (critical process vessels)

SUS836L Austenitic Stainless Steel Plate/Coil JIS G4304/G4305 Similar or Alternative Material Recommendations

Country/RegionStandardDesignationRemarks
USA/EuropeASTM A240 / EN 10088-2254 SMO (UNS S31254 / 1.4547)Lower pitting resistance equivalent (PREN ~42 vs ~47 for SUS836L); suitable for less aggressive chlorides
USA/EuropeASTM B625 / EN 10088-2Alloy 31 (UNS N08031 / 1.4562)Comparable PREN but higher iron; excellent in sulfuric acid
USAASTM A240UNS N08925 (Alloy 925)Lower molybdenum (6.5% typical), cost-effective alternative for moderate chloride environments
GlobalVariousINCOLOY 27-7Mo (UNS S31277)Higher strength, similar corrosion resistance; may require different welding procedures

Notes:

Material should not be exposed to temperatures above 450°C for extended periods to avoid precipitation of sigma phase which can degrade corrosion resistance. Welding must be performed with a filler metal of matching or higher alloy content (e.g., AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-3 or EN ISO 18274 S Ni 6059). Post-weld solution annealing is recommended for maximum corrosion resistance, but the low carbon content permits as-welded use in many mild environments. For cold-worked conditions, property values may differ; consult manufacturer data.

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