E316L-16 - Stainless Steel Welding Electrode - 14" x 1/8" (4.4 LB)

E316L-16 STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODE AWS A5.4 Welding Positions: All, except vertical down AC & DC+ (reverse polarity) INTRODUCTION: Rutile, high-alloy stick electrode. Molybdenum grade for increased corrosion resistance. Can be welded in any position except vertical down. Self-removing slag, very low spatter tendency. Excellent ignition and re-ignition characteristics. Maximum operating temperature 400 °C. Very homogeneous seam finish APPLICATIONS: Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels, Type 316 and 316L WELDING PARAMETERS: Polarity Current (Amps) 3/32" (2.4 mm) 1/8" (3.2 mm) 5/32" (4.0 mm) DC+ 40-70 60-100 90-140 AC 40-70 60-100 90-140 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%): Chemical Composition C Mn Si S P Requirement ?0.04 0.50~2.50 ?1.00 ?0.030 ?0.040 Typical test result 0.025 1.20 0.60 0.007 0.021 Chemical Composition Cr Ni Mo Cu Requirement 17.0~20.0 11.0~14.0 2.0~3.0 ?0.75 Typical test result 19.05 11.60 2.45 0.038 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF DEPOSITED METAL: Test Item Rm(N/mm2) A (%) Requirement ?490 ?25 Typical test result 570 46 The above parameters are for reference purpose and depend on diverse factors. Run tests, evaluate and set your welding parameters before starting the welding job.