TAURUS TIG 316L rod is used for molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steels with 1.5- 3 % molybdenum. Type 316/316L steels are widely used for its good resistance to pitting, many acids and general corrosion.
WELDING POSITIONS
• Down hand
• Horizontal flat
• Horizontal vertical
• Vertical up
• Overhead
CLASSIFICATIONS
AWS A5.9 ER316L
EN ISO 14343-A G/W 19 12 3 L
EN ISO 14343-B SS 316L
| COMPOSITION | % |
| Carbon | 0.03 Max |
| Manganese | 1.0 – 2.5 |
| Silicon | 0.3 – 0.65 |
| Sulphur | 0.03 Max |
| Phosphorous | 0.03 Max |
| Chromium | 18 – 20 |
| Nickel | 11 – 14 |
| Molybdenum | 2 – 3 |
| Ferrite number | 3 – 10 |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | AS WELDED |
| Tensile strength | 605 MPa |
| 0.2% Proof stress | 465 MPa |
| Elongation on 4d | 35 % |
| Impact energy at -130°C | > 100 J |
| Impact energy at -196°C | > 60 J |
