Exaton 316/316L
316/316L is used for joining stainless CrNiMo and CrNi steels, stabilized or non-stabilized, e.g. ASTM 316, 316L and 316Ti as well as 304, 304L, 321 and 347, used for service temperatures up to 400°C (750°F). It is also used for Cr steels with max. 19% Cr.It is used for TIG-welding.

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Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
Impact Value | Testing Temperature | |||
as welded | ||||
150 J(111 ft-lb) | 20 degC(68 degF) | |||
130 J(96 ft-lb) | -40 degC(-40 degF) | |||
75 J(56 ft-lb) | -196 degC(-321 degF) | |||
>40 J(30 ft-lb) | -269 degC(-452 degF) |
Typical Tensile Properties
Condition | Elongation | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
As Welded | 39 % | 610 MPa (88 ksi) | 500 MPa (73 ksi) |
Classifications
Wire Electrode |
SFA/AWS A5.9 : ER316L EN ISO 14343-A : W 19 12 3 L Werkstoffnummer : 1.4430 |
Approvals
Approvals |
CE EN 13479 DNV-GL VL 316L VdTÜV 00066 |
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
Alloy Type | Austenitic (with appr. 8 % ferrite) 19 % Cr - 12 % Ni - 3 % Mo - Low C |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
Wire Composition | ||||||||||||||
C | Cr | Cu | FN WRC-92 | Mn | Mo | N | Nb | Ni | P | S | Si | |||
0.015 % | 18.5 % | 0.1 % | 9 % | 1.7 % | 2.6 % | 0.04 % | 0.02 % | 12 % | <0.025 % | 0.015 % | 0.4 % | |||
Typical Weld Metal Analysis % | ||||||||||||||
<0.02 % | 18 % | 0.1 % | 7 % | 1.7 % | 2.5 % | 0.05 % | 0.01 % | 12 % | <0.03 % | <0.02 % | 0.4 % |
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