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E308L-16

AWS A5.4 E308L-16
ASME SFA 5.4 E308L-16

E308L electrodes contain extra low carbon for the welding of austenitic, low carbon 18% Cr-8% Ni stainless steels such as AISI- 304-ELC. The weld deposit of this electrode contains a maximum of 0.04% carbon, which greatly reduces the formation of chromium carbides, thereby protecting the corrosion resistant qualities of the base metal and weld. USA 308L
electrodes have a high deposition rate resulting in excellent efficiency. This electrode may be used in all positions. In addition to 304-ELC,  E308L
electrodes may be used for stabilized stainlesssteels such as AISI 321 and 347, Joint welds in construction parts for chemical engineering and
cryogenic applications.

TYPICAL WIRE CHEMISTRY (%) 

C

0.030

Si

0.400

Mn

1.030

P

0.018

S

0.010

Cr

19.580

Ni

10.200

TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WELD DEPOSIT (as welded)

Tensile strength (psi)

80,000

Yield strength (psi)

55,000

Elongation in 2"(%)

46