E316L-16 is used for welding type 316L
or 318 stainless steels. It has a maximum of .04% carbon content in the
weld metal, which reduces the possibility of carbide precipitation and
consequent intergranular corrosion. This electrode is widely used in the
welding of chemical equipment.
AWS Specification
AWS A5.4
AWS Classification
E316L -16
Welding Current
AC - DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Typical Wire Chemistry
C 0.02
Si 0.48
Mn 1.05
Mo 2.30
Ni 13.0
Cr 18.20
Cu 0.20
P 0.015
S 0.015
Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded)
Yield Strength, psi 67,500
Tensile Strength, psi 87,000
% Elongation in 2" 42
Available Diameters
1/16", 3/32", 1/8", & 5/32"
Operating Range In Amps
1/16" 30 - 50
3/32" 45 - 80
1/8" 75 - 135
5/32" 100 - 180
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