What shielding gas should I use with the Lincoln ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube?

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 ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube?

The Lincoln ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube carries AWS ER316 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 ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube

Q: What is the Lincoln ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube used for?

AWS ER316 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 ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube 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 ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube 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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LINCOLN® ER316/316L Tungsten Inert Gas Rod has 2-3% molybdenum for increased corrosion resistance.

AWS / Classification: AWS A5.9: ER316, AWS A5.9: ER316L

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Lincoln ED036061 Lincoln ER316/316L TIG GTAW Welding Rod, 5/32 in, 10 lb Tube

LINCOLN® ER316/316L provides improved pitting corrosion resistance due to the 2-3% molybdenum content, while the 0.03% maximum carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion. Also used in high temperature service applications.

Features

LINCOLN® ER316/316L provides improved pitting corrosion resistance due to the 2-3% molybdenum content, while the 0.03% maximum carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion. Also used in high temperature service applications.
The 2-3% molybdenum improves pitting corrosion resistance of the weld deposit
Molybdenum grade increases corrosion resistance
Use for high temperature service applications
0.03% carbon content increases resistance to intergranular corrosion
Ink jet printing identification on entire length of electrode
Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual wire composition and calculated ferrite number (FN) available online

Specifications

Feature	Value
CONFORMANCES	SPECIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION
AWS	AWS A5.9ER316, ER316L
ABS	AWS A5.9ER316, ER316L
CWB	CSA W48ER316, ER316L
MIL	MIL-E-19933E AMD1MIL-316L
Classification	%C%Cr%Cu%Mn%Mo%N%Nb%Ni%P%S%Si%TiFerrite Number (Delong ©)Ferrite Number (WRC-1992 ©)
ER316 Requirement	0.08 max.18.0 - 20.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.52.0 - 3.0Info. OnlyInfo. Only11.0 - 14.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65Info. OnlyInfo. Only
ER316L Requirement	0.03 max.18.0 - 20.00.75 max.1.0 - 2.52.0 - 3.0Info. OnlyInfo. Only11.0 - 14.00.03 max.0.03 max.0.30 - 0.65Info. OnlyInfo. Only
Typical Result	0.01-0.0218.2-18.80.03-0.221.7-2.02.2-2.60.03-0.040.01-0.0611.6-12.40.01-0.020.02 max.0.33-0.540.00 max.7-127-11
LECO Diameter	5/32 in (4.0 mm)
LECO Package	(3) 10 lb Tube
Diameter (in)	5/32
Length (in)	36

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(3) 10 lb Tube

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