ER316 is designed for use with type 316 stainless steel.  The restricted range of carbon and presence of molybdenum ensure good creep resistance at elevated temperatures.  ER316 is suitable for cryogenic applications.

AWS Specification           
AWS A5.9

AWS Classification           
ER316

Welding Current
DCEP (Electrode Positive)

Typical Wire Chemistry
C         0.05
Si         0.48
Mn       1.75
Mo       2.30
Ni        12.20
Cr        19.40

Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded)
Tensile Strength, psi            88,500
% Elongation in 2"                     35

Welding Positions
All positions

Shielding Gas
AR or Ar CO₂ mix

Available Diameters
.023", .030", .035", & .045" - GMAW
.035", .045", 1/16", 3/32", & 1/8" - GTAW

Operating Range In Amps
.023"    35 - 70
.030"    50 - 100
.035"    100 - 150
.045"    150 - 200

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