Description TAURUS TIG 308L rod is used for welding 18/8 stainless steels including 301, 302, 303, nitrogen-bearing 304LN and similar. Service temperatures are typically -100°C to approximately 400°C. APPLICATIONS Applications can be found in the brewery, food, architectural and general fabrication industries. WELDING POSITIONS Down hand Horizontal flat Horizontal vertical Vertical up Overhead CLASSIFICATIONS AWS A5.9 ER308L EN ISO 14343-A G/W 19 9 L EN ISO 14343-B SS 308L COMPOSITION % Carbon 0.03 Max Manganese 1.0 – 2.5 Silicon 0.3 – 0.65 Sulphur 0.03 Max Phosphorous 0.03 Max Chromium 19.5 – 22.0 Nickel 9 – 11 Ferrite Number 10 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AS WELDED Tensile strength 605 Mpa 0.2% Proof stress 465 Mpa Elongation on 4d 35 % Impact energy at -196°C 80 J Hardness 200 – 220 HV
