The lower carbon content makes it possible to obtain resistance to intergranular corrosion without the use of stabilizers such as columbium or titanium. Low carbon alloy is not as strong as higher carbon at elevated temperature.

AWS Specification           
AWS A5.22

AWS Classification           
ER316LT-1

Welding Current
GMAW-DCEP

Typical Wire Chemistry
C         0.03
Si         0.46
Mn       1.45
Cr        18.47
Ni         12.23
Mo        2.40

Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded)
Yield Strength, psi                69,000
Tensile Strength, psi            89,000
% Elongation                          45

Welding Positions
All

Shielding Gas
AR or Ar / O₂ mix

Available Diameters
spooled .035”, .045” & 1/16”

Operating Range In Amps
.035"    70 - 160
.045"    135 - 250
.063"    170 - 300

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