Metal · Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity of Stainless Steel 316
The thermal conductivity of Stainless Steel 316 is approximately 16 W/(m·K). How readily heat flows — drives conduction in thermal analysis.
Thermal Conductivity of Stainless Steel 316
16 W/(m·K)
Ranked #26 of 53 materials by thermal conductivity
Compared to nearby materials
| Alumina (Al₂O₃) | 30 W/(m·K) |
| Silicon Nitride | 30 W/(m·K) |
| Stainless Steel 304 | 16 W/(m·K) |
| Stainless Steel 316 | 16 W/(m·K) |
| Inconel 718 | 11.4 W/(m·K) |
| Carbon Fiber (CFRP) | 7 W/(m·K) |
| Titanium Ti-6Al-4V | 6.7 W/(m·K) |
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