308L Stainless Steel GMAW (MIG) welding alloy has similar usage as 308, but the 0.03% maximum carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion. Most frequently used for welding base metals of similar composition. Conforms to AWS A5.9.
Features
- Stainless Steel MIG welding wire welds base metals of similar composition
- Lower carbon content (.03% max.) resists carbide precipitation that can cause weld corrosion
- 87, 000 psi tensile strength (as welded)
- 57, 000 psi yield strength (as welded)
- 34% elongation (as welded)
- 56% reduction of area (as welded)
- 85 HRB Rockwell B Hardness (as welded)
- 160 HB Brinell Hardness (as welded)
- 100 ft./lb. @ room temperature Charpy V (as welded)
- Conforms to ANSI/AWS A5.9 & ASME SFA 5.9 ER 308L