E308/308L-16 is an extra low carbon electrode for the welding of type 304L, 321, and 347 stainless steels. The controlled ferrite in the weld deposit gives excellent notch toughness at cryogenic temperatures. This electrode deposits a maximum of .04% carbon in the weld metal to minimize the
formation of chromium carbides and consequent susceptibility to inter-granular corrosion.

AWS Specification
AWS A5.4/A5.4M:2006
AWS Classification E308L/308L-16

Welding Current

AC – DCEP

Typical Wire Chemistry
C 0.04
Cr 18.0 – 21.0
Ni 9.0 – 11.0
Mo 0.75
Mn 0.5 – 2.5
Si 1.00
P 0.04
S 0.03
Cu 0.75

Typical Mechanical Properties
(As Welded)
Yield Strength, ksi 54
Tensile Strength, ksi 75
Elongation%, min 35

Welding Positions

F,V,OH,H

Available Diameters
1/16″, 3/32″, 1/8″ & 5/32″

Operating Range in Amps
1/16″ 25 – 35
3/32″ 55 – 75
1/8″ 75 – 110
5/32″ 90 – 140