E308L-16

Class: E308L-16
AWS: A5.4

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.4 | ASME SFA 5.4

Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.04 max Si= 0.90 max
Cr = 18.0-21.0 P= 0.04 max
Ni = 9.0-11.0 S= 0.03 max
Mo = 0.75 max Cu= 0.75 max
Mn = 0.5-2.5

Application
E308L-16 was developed for welding 304L. This electrode deposits a maximum of 0.04% carbon in the weld metal. Type 308L-16 is used extensively for welding of chemical plant equipment and may be used successfully for welding types 321 and 347 steel grades. E308L-16 minimizes the formation of chromium carbides in the weld metal.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.030 Cr = 19.4 Si = 0.43
Ni = 9.3 Mn = 1.65 P = 0.021
S = 0.02
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %  
(Typical) As-Welded
Tensile Strength 84,500 psi
Yield Strength 55,000 psi
Elongation 40%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable

Available Sizes & Recommended Welding Parameters

Diameter Voltage Flat Amperage Vertical & Overhead
3/32 24-28 70-85 65-75
1/8 26-30 85-110 80-90
5/32 28-32 110-140 100-120
3/16 28-32 120-160 110-130