ER308L
Class: ER308L
AWS: A5.9
Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.9 | ASME SFA A5.9
Weld Process Used for Tig: (GTAW)
AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.03 max
Cr = 19.5 – 22.0
Ni = 9.0 – 11.0
Mo = 0.75 max
Mn = 1.0 – 2.5
Si = 0.30 – 0.65
P = 0.03 max
S = 0.03 max
Cu = 0.75 max
Available Sizes
.030 x 36
.035 x 36
.045 x 36
1/16 x 36
3/32 x 36
1/8 x 36
3/16 x 36
5/32 x 36
Application
ER308L has the same analysis as type 308 except the carbon content has been held to a maximum of .03% to reduce the possibility of intergranular carbide precipitation. ER308L is ideal for welding Types 304L, 321, and 347 stainless steels. This is a suitable wire for applications at cryogenic temperatures.
| Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical) | ||
| C = 0.02 | Si = 0.32 | Mn = 1.70 |
| P = 0.011 | S = 0.009 | Cr = 20.0 |
| Ni = 10 | ||
| Mechanical Properties (R.T.) | |
| Yield Strength | 57,000 psi |
| Tensile Strength | 87,000 psi |
| Elongation | 34% |
| Reduction of Area | 56% |
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties
Data is typical for ER308L weld metal deposited by Tig using 100% Argon as the shielding gas.
Recommended Welding Parameters |
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| GTAW “Tig Process” | |||
| Wire Diameter | Amps DCSP | Volts | Shielding Gas |
| .035 | 60-90 | 12-15 | Argon 100% |
| .045 | 80-110 | 13-16 | Argon 100% |
| 1/16 | 90-130 | 14-16 | Argon 100% |
| 3/32 | 120-175 | 15-20 | Argon 100% |
Note: Parameters for tig welding are dependent upon plate thickness and welding position.
Other shielding Gases may be used for Tig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, Cost, and Operability into consideration.