E317-16

Class: E317-16
AWS: A5.4

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

Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.08 max Si = 0.90 max
Cr = 18.0 – 21.0 P = 0.04 max
Ni = 12.0 – 14.0 S = 0.03 max
Mo = 3.0 – 4.0 Mn = 0.5-2.5
Cu = 0.75 max

Application
E317-16 used for welding of dissimilar steels to carbon steel, or stainless steel to carbon steel. Stringer bead technique should be used for flat, horizontal and overhead welding, weaving technique for vertical position.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.054 Cr = 18.90 Si = 0.52
Ni = 12.95 Mn = 1.55 P = 0.018
S = 0.022 Mo = 3.35
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %  
(Typical) As-Welded
Tensile Strength 86,500 psi
Yield Strength 58,500 psi
Elongation 34%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable

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