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Sandvik Bioline 5R62/3R65 (Wire)

Datasheet updated 2013-02-18 14:23:36 (supersedes all previous editions)

Sandvik Bioline 5R62 and 3R65 are austenitic stainless steels alloyed with molybdenum. Sandvik Bioline 3R65 is a low carbon version of Sandvik Bioline 5R62. The grades are characterized by:

  • Good resistance to general corrosion and better resistance to pitting than ASTM 304, because of the alloying with Mo.
  • High tensile strength

Standards

  • ASTM 316/316L
  • UNS S31600/ S31603
  • ISO 316/316L
  • EN number 1.4401/1.4404
  • EN name X5CrNiMo17-12-2/X2CrNiMo17-12-2
  • W.Nr. 1.4401/1.4404
  • JIS SUS316/SUS316L

Product standards

  • ASTM F899
  • ISO 16061

Chemical composition (nominal) %

C Si Mn Cr Ni Mo
max. max. max.
Sandvik Bioline 5R62 0.06 0.7 1.8 17 11.0 2.3
Sandvik Bioline 3R65 0.03 0.7 1.8 17 11.5 2.3

Forms of supply

Wire form

  • In coils with weights up to 150 kg
  • On various types of spool with wire weights up to 500 kg
  • In straightened lengths up to 4 m
Surface finishes and size range
Surface finish Size range, mm
Coated 0.23 - 8.00
Bright 0.15 - 0.80
Mechanically polished 0.40 - 6.00

Mechanical properties

Typical mechanical properties for Sandvik Bioline 5R62 and 3R65 at 20°C.

Grade Tensile strength Proof strength Elongation Hardness
Rm Rp0.2
MPa MPa % HRB HB
min. min. min. max. max.
Sandvik Bioline 5R62 515 205 40 95 217
Sandvik Bioline 3R65 485 170 40 95 217

Physical properties

Typical physical properties for annealed Sandvik Bioline 5R62 and 3R65 grades are given below:

Grade Density Elastic Moduls Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Specific Heat Resistivity
g/cm3 103 MPa mm/m/°C W/m °C J/kg °C μΩm
0-100 °C at 100 °C 0-100 °C 20 °C
Sandvik Bioline 5R62/3R65 8 193 16 16 500 0.74

Corrosion resistance

Excellent corrosion resistance in a range of atmospheric environments and various corrosive media.

Subject to pitting and crevice corrosion in warm chloride media and to stress corrosion cracking at temperatures above around 60°C.

Considered resistant to potable water with up to approximately 1000 mg/l chlorides, at ambient temperatures, reducing to approximately 500 mg/l, at 60°C.

Applications

Sandvik Bioline 5R62 and 3R65 grades are mainly used for medical and dental tools.

Disclaimer: Sandvik is not providing any products or services that are intended or may be construed to be recommending or otherwise advising on, in any manner, the design, suitability, appropriateness or effectiveness, from a medical/biological/safety perspective, of any medical material, instrument and/or medical device.

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