ER308L (shiny gray wire)

WELDPORN® ER308L is used for welding types 304, 304L, 308, and 308L stainless steels. It is very similar to type 308, but has a carbon content held to a max of .03% to avoid carbide precipitation. This product can also be used for welding types 321 and 347 stainless steels. This wire is suitable for applications at cryogenic temperatures.

AWS Specification
AWS A5.9/A5.9M:2006

AWS Classification
ER308L

Welding Current

DCEP

Typical Wire Chemistry
C                  0.08
Cr                 19.5 – 22.0
Ni                 9.0 – 11.0
Mo                0.75
Mn                1.0 – 2.5
Si                 0.30 – 0.65
P                  0.03
S                  0.03
Cu                0.75

Typical Mechanical Properties
(As Welded)
Yield Strength, ksi 59
Tensile Strength, ksi 88
Elongation%, min 39

Welding Positions

F,V,OH,H

SDS LINK:  http://www.weldingmaterialsales.com/sds/901.pdf