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316L Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF Compatible - 10 kg / 22 lbs
Corrosion-resistant. Biocompatible. Production-ready. Genuine Carpenter PowderRange® 316L austenitic stainless steel for LPBF, EBM & DED metal 3D printing.
- ✓ Gas-atomized, low-oxygen — full COA on every lot
- ✓ Sold in small, workable volumes — no large mill minimums
- ✓ Fast dispatch from Los Angeles
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Spec-match guarantee on every lot
Built for production teams
What your process engineer actually checks
Locked, traceable lot chemistry
Every lot ships with a COA documenting PSD, sphericity, flow rate, apparent density, and full chemistry — and a lot number you can trace. Aerospace and medical teams reorder 4+ times without re-qualifying.
Qualified parameters, not just powder
Validated parameter sets for EOS M 290, Renishaw 500Q, SLM 280, and our own AO Metal LPBF ship with the order. Load the profile and hit density on the first build — no parameter-development burn.
A materials engineer on the line
Questions on ferrite content, flowability, recyclate ratios, or HIP response? A materials engineer answers directly — not a contact-form bot. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA standard.
About this product
PowderRange® 316L is a low-carbon, non-magnetic austenitic stainless steel powder for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) — and also EBM and DED. With added molybdenum it delivers excellent general and chloride/pitting corrosion resistance, high impact toughness and good ductility, plus reliable weldability, making it the default stainless for corrosion-critical and biocompatible parts.
It is one of the most widely used alloys in metal additive manufacturing, found in marine, chemical-processing, aerospace, transportation and medical-implant applications.
Why teams buy this powder from Additive Plus
- Genuine Carpenter PowderRange® 316L — gas-atomized for high sphericity, low oxygen and consistent flow.
- Available in small, workable volumes. Most mills sell large minimums and hide pricing behind an account. We stock this alloy and sell it in accessible quantities at a clear, published price.
- Full COA with every lot — particle size distribution, chemistry, apparent density and flow rate, with a traceable lot number.
- Fast dispatch from Los Angeles.
- Need a custom alloy or a tighter cut? We also run our own atomization in-house and can produce custom small-batch powder on request — separate from this stocked product.
Standards & equivalents
- Applicable specification: ASTM F3184
- Equivalents / alternate names: UNS S31603 · 1.4404 · AISI 316L · LaserForm 316L
- Machine type: F — LPBF · also E — EBM / DED · Particle size: 15–45 µm · Bottle: 10 kg / 22 lbs
- Quality: manufactured by Carpenter Additive under AS9100, AS9120, ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 quality systems. (These certifications are Carpenter’s, covering the powder; Additive Plus resells genuine, fully traceable lots and is not itself a certified manufacturer.)
Chemical composition
Typical chemistry (wt%), per the Carpenter PowderRange® datasheet:
| Element | Content | Element | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | Balance | Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 2.00% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 16.0–18.0% | Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.00% |
| Nickel (Ni) | 10.0–14.0% | Nitrogen (N) | ≤ 0.10% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.00–3.00% | Oxygen (O) | ≤ 0.10% |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.030% | Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.045% |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030% |
Heat treatment & processing
- 316L cannot be strengthened by heat treatment (no age hardening) — properties come from the as-built austenitic microstructure.
- Solution annealing is optional and application-specific; it can be used to improve corrosion resistance, but is not required for most parts.
- Excellent weldability in laser and electron-beam AM; can be processed under argon or nitrogen shielding gas.
- Post-processing options: traditional machining, abrasive flow machining, shot-peening, grinding, polishing, and chemical milling / etching.
Key performance benefits
- High impact toughness and good ductility
- Moderate strength and creep resistance
- Excellent general and intergranular corrosion resistance
- Non-magnetic, biocompatible austenitic stainless
- Excellent weldability for laser and electron-beam AM
Typical applications
- Medical implants and instrumentation devices
- Valves and fittings
- Pumps and impellers
- Manifolds
- Marine and chemical-processing components
- Tooling
Parts printed in 316L
Material comparison: 316L vs 304 vs 17-4PH
| Feature | 316L | 304 | 17-4PH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel type | Austenitic (Mo-bearing) | Austenitic | Martensitic, precipitation-hardening |
| AM process | LPBF / EBM / DED | LPBF | LPBF |
| Strength & hardness | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Ductility & toughness | Very good | Very good | Good |
| Corrosion resistance | Excellent (incl. chloride/pitting) | Good | Good |
| Heat treatable | No (solution anneal only) | No (solution anneal only) | Yes (aging) |
| Magnetic | No | No | Yes |
| Biocompatible | Yes (implants) | Limited | Yes (surgical) |
| Typical use case | Corrosion-critical, medical | General-purpose stainless | Strong structural parts, tooling |
| Brand | Carpenter Additive |
| Technology | Metal LPBF |
| Powder Package | 10 kg bottle, 440 kg hopper, 840 kg hopper |
| PSD (particle size distribution) | 15–45 micrometres |
| Printing Materials | Metal Powders |
| Material | 316L |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Production Method | Gas Atomization (GA), Vacuum Induction Melting Gas Atomization (VIGA) |
Full documentation — TDS, SDS, batch COA, and parameter sets for the major LPBF platforms. Everything you need for qualification under AS9100 / ISO 13485 workflows.
Don't see your spec?
We atomize our own. Custom variants on request.
Tighter PSD, modified chemistry, custom blend? Our ATO atomization lab runs custom batches in 3–4 weeks. Biocompatible, refractory, proprietary — all in-house, verified before ship.
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- ✓ Vacuum-melted, nitrogen gas-atomized — full COA on every lot
- ✓ Sold in small, workable volumes — no large mill minimums
- ✓ Fast dispatch from Los Angeles
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From process engineers running 316L Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF Compatible - 10 kg / 22 lbs
Unedited feedback from customers who reorder 316L Stainless Steel Powder for Metal 3D Printing | LPBF Compatible - 10 kg / 22 lbs.
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Same lot 4 times in a row. We stopped re-running parameter sweeps after the second order — density was identical to the first build.
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Marcus K.
Process Engineer · Aerospace OEM
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Asked about ferrite content on a Friday. A materials engineer answered Monday morning with actual data, not a sales pitch. That's why we keep ordering.
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Priya S.
R&D Lead · Medical Devices
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COA matches the bottle. PSD and flow are exactly what was on the sheet — we run it on a Renishaw 500Q and it hits density on the first try.
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Common questions
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What is 316L stainless steel powder?
316L is a low-carbon, austenitic stainless steel powder used in metal additive manufacturing. It is non-magnetic and offers good corrosion resistance, high impact toughness, and excellent weldability, making it suitable for industrial, aerospace, and medical applications.
Which 3D printing processes are compatible with 316L powder?
PowderRange® 316L is compatible with:
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
It can be processed using either argon or nitrogen shielding gas.
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
It can be processed using either argon or nitrogen shielding gas.
Can 316L stainless steel be heat treated after printing?
316L cannot be precipitation hardened through heat treatment. However, solution annealing may be applied to improve corrosion resistance if required, though it is generally unnecessary for most applications.
What are the key performance benefits of 316L powder?
Key benefits include high impact toughness, good ductility, moderate strength, reliable creep resistance, good corrosion resistance, and excellent weldability in both laser and electron-beam additive manufacturing.
Is 316L powder suitable for medical applications?
Yes. Due to its corrosion resistance, toughness, and non-magnetic properties, 316L is commonly used for medical instruments and certain implantable components, subject to application-specific qualification.
What industries commonly use 316L stainless steel powder?
Typical markets include aerospace, transportation, and medical industries, as well as general industrial manufacturing.
What types of parts are commonly produced with 316L?
Common applications include instrumentation devices, valves and fittings, pumps and impellers, manifolds, medical implants, and tooling.
How does 316L perform in corrosive environments?
316L provides good resistance to general and intergranular corrosion, making it suitable for use in humid, chemically aggressive, and industrial environments.
Is 316L stainless steel powder easy to post-process?
Yes. Printed parts can be machined, ground, polished, shot-peened, chemically etched, or finished using abrasive flow machining.
Can this powder be reused in additive manufacturing?
Yes. PowderRange® 316L is suitable for reuse when handled and sieved according to standard additive manufacturing best practices.
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