ER308LSI
Class: ER308LSI
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 = 0.65 – 1.0
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
WW308LSI is suitable for joining stainless steels of the 304 type and 308 types. Welding speed is higher that 308 or 308L due to improved weldability of the weld metal.
| Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical) | ||
| C = 0.016 | Si = 0.85 | Mn = 1.65 |
| P = 0.016 | S = 0.008 | Cr = 20.65 |
| Ni = 10.0 | ||
| Mechanical Properties (R.T.) | |
| Yield Strength | 59,000 psi |
| Tensile Strength | 87,000 psi |
| Elongation | 39% |
| Reduction of Area | 60% |
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties
Data is typical for ER308LSI 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.