316LVM stainless steel wire is an alloy commonly used in the medical industry. In today’s blog we will provide an in-depth overview of 316LVM medical wire. We will breakdown its mechanical properties, chemical composition, and physical properties. Additionally, we will look at how this alloy is used in the medical industry. Continue reading to learn more about 316LVM medical wire.
Mechanical Properties:
When talking about mechanical properties, we are specifically referring to yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation. These characteristics are measured at both full anneal and full hard. The yield strength of 316LVM at full anneal is 45,000 psi and 205,000 while at full hard. For tensile strength, 316LVM at full anneal is 90,000 psi and fill hard is 245,000. For elongation, full anneal is at 40%, while full hard is at 2.8%.
Chemical Composition:
There are various materials that make up 316LVM stainless steel. These materials include, Carbon, Manganese, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Silicon, Chromium, Nickel, Molybedeum, and more. You can get a full breakdown of how much each of these materials make up 316LVM stainless steel by checking out our informative table here.
Physical Properties:
To measure the physical properties of stainless steel 316LVM wire, we use density, modulus of elasticity, electrical restivity, and thermal connectivity. Here is a table that displays these different properties!
The alloy is vacuum melted in order to achieve the highest possible levels of purity and cleanliness required the medical industry. Some of the main characteristics of the alloy are its high resistance to physiological environments, general & intergranular corrosion, putting, and crevice corrosion.
Now that you know a bit more about the 316LVM stainless steel alloy, you need to find a reputable manufacturer. Here at Loos and Company Medical Technologies Division, we manufacture 316LVM Stainless Steel medical wire and are a trusted manufacturer to various medical companies in the industry. If you would like to learn more about 316LVM, check out our product page here. Alternatively, if you have any questions, our team is happy to help! Reach out to us by email at sales@loosco.com or by phone at (860) 928-7981.