Description TAURUS MIG 316LSi is used for molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steels with 1.5 – 3 % molybdenum. Type 316/316L steels are widely used for their good resistance to pitting, many acids and general corrosion. WELDING POSITIONS Downhand Horizontal flat Horizontal vertical Vertical up Overhead CLASSIFICATIONS AWS A5.9 ER316LSi EN ISO 14343-A G/W 19 12 3 LSi EN ISO 14343-B 316L Si COMPOSITION % Carbon 0.01 Manganese 1.7 Silicon 0.8 Phosphorous 0.015 Sulphur 0.01 Chromium 18.5 Nickel 12.8 Molybdenum 2.6 Copper 0.15 Ferrite number 6 MECHANICAL AS WELDED Tensile strength 570 MPa 0.2% Proof stress 435 MPa Elongation on 4d 42% Elongation on 5d 40 % Impact energy @ -130°C < 70 J Impact energy @ -196°C 30 – 60 J
