ER316H
Class: ER316H
AWS: A5.9
Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.9 | ASME SFA A5.9
Weld Process Used for Mig: (GMAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW)
AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.04 – 0.08
Cr = 18.0 – 20.0
Ni = 11.0 – 14.0
Mo = 2.0 – 3.0
Mn = 1.0 – 2.5
Si = 0.30 – 0.65
P = 0.03 max
S = 0.03 max
Cu = 0.75 max
Available Sizes |
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| Diameter X Spool Sizes | Diameter X Coil Sizes |
| .025 x 2#, 10#, 25# | 1/16 x 60# & mill coil |
| .030 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# | 5/64 x 60# & mill coil |
| .035 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# | 3/32 x 60# & mill coil |
| .045 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# | 1/8 x 60# & mill coil |
| 1/16 x 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# | 3/16 x 60# & mill coil |
| 5/32 x 60# & mill coil | |
Application
ER316H is used to weld wrought and cast forms of similar composition. The presence of molybdenum increases its creep resistance at elevated temperatures. The lower ferrite level of this nominal composition reduces the rate of corrosion in certain media and is suitable for use at cryogenic temperatures
| Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical) | ||
| C = 0.06 | Mo = 2.25 | P = 0.012 |
| Cr = 19.25 | Mn = 1.80 | S = 0.010 |
| Ni = 11.25 | Si = 0.40 | |
| Mechanical Properties (R.T.) | |
| Yield Strength | 59,000psi |
| Tensile Strength | 88,000psi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Reduction of Area | 60% |
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties
Data is typical for ER316H weld metal deposited by Mig using Argon + 2% oxygen as the shielding gas. Data on sub-arc is not presented, as sub-arc is dependent on the type of flux used.
Recommended Welding Parameters |
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| GMAW “Mig Process” | Reversed Polarity | |||||
| Wire Diameter | Wire Feed | Amps | Volts | Shielding Gas | Gas CFH | |
| Short Arc Welding | .030 | 13-26 | 40-120 | 16-20 | Argon+2% O2 | 25 |
| .035 | 13-26 | 60-140 | 16-22 | Argon+2% O2 | 25 | |
| Spray Arc Welding | .035 | 20-39 | 140-220 | 24-29 | Argon+2% O2 | 38 |
| .045 | 16-30 | 160-260 | 25-30 | Argon+2% O2 | 38 | |
| 1/16 | 10-16 | 230-350 | 27-31 | Argon+2% O2 | 38 | |
Other shielding Gases may be used for Mig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, Cost, and Operability into consideration
Recommended Welding Parameters |
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| SAW “Submerged Arc Welding Process” | Reversed Polarity Suggested | |
| Wire Diameter | Amps | Volts |
| 3/32 | 250-450 | 28-32 |
| 1/8 | 300-500 | 29-34 |
| 5/32 | 400-600 | 30-35 |
| 3/16 | 500-700 | 30-35 |
Both Agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.
Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal and consequently its corrosion resistance and Mechanical properties.