| Code | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | 
| US standard (AISI) | 316 | 
| Composition Alloying components [%] | C: 0 - 0.07 Cr: 16.50 - 18.50 Mn: 0 - 2.00 Mo: 2.00 - 2.50 N: 0 - 0.10 Ni: 10.00 - 13.00 P: 0 - 0.045 S: 0 - 0.015 (0.030*) Si: 0 - 1.00 Remainder: Fe | 
| Stainless steel grade | A4 | 
| Density [g/cm³] | 8.0 | 
| Nickel migration [µg/(cm² x week)] in artificial perspiration (pH 4.5) | <0.05 | 
| Yield point Rp0.2 [N/mm²] | ≥200 | 
| Tensile strength Rm [N/mm²] | 500 - 700 | 
| Corrosion resistance | Very good Resistant to moderate chloride and salt concentrations, and to the conditions encountered within the food industry Susceptible to intergranular corrosion | 
| Machinability | Medium | 
| Weldability | Medium | 
| Other properties | Austenitic non-magnetic structure Can be mechanically polished to a brilliant sheen Suitability for electropolishing: very good For use in the temperature range -50 - 600°C | 
| Main uses | General applications involving high levels of corrosive stress within the following sectors: Food industry Swimming pool technology Oil industry Construction industry Chemical industry Medical engineering |