Description
Characteristics:
It is modified 308L austenitic stainless steel to higher silicon content to improve welding properties such as higher welding speed.
Applications:
It is used for oil and gas refineries, stainless steel sheet metal works, rail car fabrication industry include welding of AISI 308L in chemical.
Notes on Usage:
1. For TIG process, use DC(-) current , Argon Shield and Tungsten Electrode.
2. For MIG process, use Spray Transfer or Short Circuit Transfer mode.
3. 98%Argon – 2%O₂ shielding gas is recommended in MIG process.
Classification:
AWS A5.9 ER308LSi
JIS Z3321 Y308LSi
Typical chemical composition of weld metal (wt%)
| C | Cr | Ni | Mn | Si |
| 0.025 | 19.90 | 10.40 | 2.25 | 0.78 |
Typical mechanical properties of weld metal
| TS N/mm2 | EL % |
| 590 | 42 |
Sizes available
| TIG Rods(mm) | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
