Class: E312-16

AWS: A5.4

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.4        ASME SFA A5.4

Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.15 max	Si = 0.90 max
Cr = 28.0 – 32.0	P = 0.04 max
Ni = 8.0 – 10.5	S = 0.03 max
Mo = 0.75 max	Mn = 0.5 – 2.5
Cu = 0.75 max

Application
E312-16 electrodes were originally designed for the welding of high tensile alloys to high temperature heat-resisting alloys on turbo-jet engines. However, based upon performance, these electrodes have found wide acceptance for the welding of newly developed high yield steels and abrasion resisting steels and dissimilar steels. The weld deposit of E312-16 electrodes, “as welded,” has the highest tensile and yield strength of any stainless arc welding electrode commonly used today.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.12	Cr = 29.30	Si = 0.56
Ni = 9.40	Mn = 1.80	P = 0.021
S = 0.022

 

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %
(Typical) As-Welded
Yield Strength	109,000 psi
Tensile Strength	78,000 psi
Elongation	23%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable

Available Sizes & Recommended Welding Parameters
Diameter	Voltage	Flat	Amperage Vertical & Overhead
3/32	24-28	70-85	65-75
1/8	26-30	85-110	80-90
5/32	28-32	110-140	100-120
3/16	28-32	120-160	110-130