What shielding gas should I use with the Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can?

TIG welding shielding gas selection: use pure argon (99.995% purity) for most TIG applications including steel, stainless, aluminum, and titanium. Helium additions (25–75% He/Ar mix) increase heat input and travel speed for heavy section work and aluminum welding where higher deposition is needed. Never use CO2 or mixed gases designed for MIG welding in TIG torches.

What is the AWS classification of the Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can?

The Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can carries AWS AWS A5.9: ER308, AWS A5.9: ER308L classification, confirming it meets the American Welding Society's chemical composition and mechanical property requirements for that filler metal category. The AWS classification appears on the rod tube label and verifies the rod's chemistry for code-compliance welding procedures (WPS/PQR).

Lincoln Electric ED036060 TIG Rod 5/32" – 10 lb

Q: What is the Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can used for?

AWS AWS A5.9: ER308, AWS A5.9: ER308L Stainless TIG rod is used for GTAW (TIG) welding of stainless steel base metals. Match the filler alloy to the base material: ER308L for 304/308 stainless, ER309L for dissimilar welds (stainless to carbon steel), ER316L for marine and chemical service, ER317L for higher corrosion resistance than 316L. Using the wrong filler can reduce corrosion resistance at the weld zone.

Q: What diameter is the Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can available in, and how do I choose the right size?

TIG filler rod diameter selection: match the rod diameter approximately to the base metal thickness. 1/16 in (1.6 mm) for thin sheet, 3/32 in (2.4 mm) for medium gauge, 1/8 in (3.2 mm) for heavy plate. Using a rod that is too large requires excessive heat to melt the rod and can cause overheating of thin base metal.

Q: How should I store the Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can to maintain weld quality?

TIG filler rods are typically sold in 36 in lengths in 1 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb tubes. Store rods in their original sealed tubes in a dry location. Stainless and nickel alloy rods are particularly moisture-sensitive — exposure to humidity can introduce hydrogen and cause porosity or cracking. Never leave opened rod tubes exposed to damp air.

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Dual classification ensures the maximum carbon content is 0.03%

AWS / Classification: AWS A5.9: ER308, AWS A5.9: ER308L

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Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can

Stainless steel welding rods designed to provide optimal bead appearance when TIG welding on a variety of materials

Features

• Balanced chromium and nickel levels provide enough ferrite in the weld for high resistance to hot cracking
• Dual classification ensures the maximum carbon content is 0.03%
• 0.03% carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion
• Ink jet printing identification on entire length of electrode

Specifications

Feature	Value
CONFORMANCES	SPECIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION
AWS	AWS A5.9ER308, ER308L
ABS	AWS A5.9ER308, ER308L
CWB	CSA W48ER308, ER308L
MIL	MIL-E-19933E AMD1MIL-308, MIL-308L
Classification	%C%Cr%Cu%Mn%Mo%N%Nb%Ni%P%S%Si%TiFerrite Number (Delong ©)Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©)
ER308 Requirement	0.08 max.19.5 - 22.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.50.75 max.9.0 - 11.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65
ER308L Requirement	0.03 max.19.5 - 22.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.50.75 max.9.0 - 11.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65
Typical Result	0.01-0.0219.7-20.30.04-0.331.2-1.90.06-0.150.02-0.060.02 max.10.1-10.40.020.01 max.0.34-0.570.00 max.10-1610-14
LECO Diameter	5/32 in (4.0 mm)
LECO Package	(3) 10 lb Easy Open Can
Diameter (in)	5/32
Length (in)	36

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(3) 10 lb Easy Open Can

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Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can

Stainless steel welding rods designed to provide optimal bead appearance when TIG welding on a variety of materials

Features

Specifications

Feature	Value
CONFORMANCES	SPECIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION
AWS	AWS A5.9ER308, ER308L
ABS	AWS A5.9ER308, ER308L
CWB	CSA W48ER308, ER308L
MIL	MIL-E-19933E AMD1MIL-308, MIL-308L
Classification	%C%Cr%Cu%Mn%Mo%N%Nb%Ni%P%S%Si%TiFerrite Number (Delong ©)Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©)
ER308 Requirement	0.08 max.19.5 - 22.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.50.75 max.9.0 - 11.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65
ER308L Requirement	0.03 max.19.5 - 22.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.50.75 max.9.0 - 11.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65
Typical Result	0.01-0.0219.7-20.30.04-0.331.2-1.90.06-0.150.02-0.060.02 max.10.1-10.40.020.01 max.0.34-0.570.00 max.10-1610-14
LECO Diameter	5/32 in (4.0 mm)
LECO Package	(3) 10 lb Easy Open Can
Diameter (in)	5/32
Length (in)	36

Lincoln Electric ED036060 TIG Rod 5/32" – 10 lb

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Lincoln ED036060 Lincoln ER308/308L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Easy Open Can

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