308L stainless steel TIG (GTAW) welding alloy is most frequently used for welding base metals of similar composition. The 0.03% maximum carbon content increases its resistance to intergranular corrosion. Conforms to AWS A5.9.
Features
Stainless steel 308L TIG welding rod welds base metals of similar composition
Lower carbon content (0.03% maximum) resists carbide precipitation that can cause weld corrosion
87,000 psi tensile strength (as welded)
57,000 psi yield strength (as welded)
34% elongation (as welded)
56% reduction of area (as welded)
85 HRB Rockwell B hardness (as welded)
160 HB Brinell hardness (as welded)100 ft./lb. @ room temperature Charpy V (as welded)
Conforms to ANSI/AWS A5.9 and ASME SFA 5.9 ER 308L
Specifications
AWS A5.9: ER 308L
Includes
308L stainless steel TIG (GTAW) welding alloy 0.045 x 36 in. x 10 lb. box
