Description

Recommended Gasses:

• Argon + 2% Oxygen
• Carbon Dioxide Mix
• Tri-Mix

Class: ER316LSI
AWS: A5.9
Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.9 ASME SFA A5.9
Weld Process Used for MIG (GMAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW)

Data below is typical for ER316LSI weld metal deposited by MIG using Argon + 2% oxygen as the shielding gas.

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.03 max
Cr = 18.0 – 20.0
Ni = 11.0 – 14.0
Mo = 2.0 – 3.0
Mn = 1.0 – 2.5
Si = 0.65 – 1.00
P = 0.03 max
S = 0.03 max
Cu = 0.75 max

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.02
Mo = 2.50
P = 0.010
Cr = 18.50
Mn = 1.70
S = 0.013
Ni = 11.50
Si = 0.90

Mechanical Properties (R.T.)
Yield Strength
58,000psi
Tensile Strength
88,000psi
Elongation
37%
Reduction of Area
68%