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
