Description
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 | 





