Class: ER316H

AWS: A5.9

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.9                    ASME SFA A5.9

Weld Process Used for Mig (GMAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW)

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.04 – 0.08
Cr = 18.0 – 20.0
Ni = 11.0 – 14.0
Mo = 2.0 – 3.0
Mn = 1.0 – 2.5
Si = 0.30 – 0.65
P = 0.03 max
S = 0.03 max
Cu = 0.75 max

Available Sizes
Diameter X Spool Sizes	Diameter X Coil Sizes
.025 x 2#, 10#, 25#	1/16 x 60# & mill coil
.030 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	5/64 x 60# & mill coil
.035 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	3/32 x 60# & mill coil
.045 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	1/8 x 60# & mill coil
1/16 x 10#, 25#, 30#, 33#	3/16 x 60# & mill coil
	5/32 x 60# & mill coil

Application
ER316H is used to weld wrought and cast forms of similar composition. The presence of molybdenum increases its creep resistance at elevated temperatures. The lower ferrite level of this nominal composition reduces the rate of corrosion in certain media and is suitable for use at cryogenic temperatures

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.06	Mo = 2.25	P = 0.012
Cr = 19.25	Mn = 1.80	S = 0.010
Ni = 11.25	Si = 0.40

 

Mechanical Properties (R.T.)
Yield Strength	59,000psi
Tensile Strength	88,000psi
Elongation	40%
Reduction of Area	60%

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties
Data is typical for ER316H weld metal deposited by Mig using Argon + 2% oxygen as the shielding gas.  Data on sub-arc is not presented, as sub-arc is dependent on the type of flux used.

Recommended Welding Parameters
GMAW “Mig Process”				Reversed Polarity
	Wire Diameter	Wire Feed	Amps	Volts	Shielding Gas	Gas CFH
Short Arc Welding	.030	13-26	40-120	16-20	Argon+2% O2	25
	.035	13-26	60-140	16-22	Argon+2% O2	25
Spray Arc Welding	.035	20-39	140-220	24-29	Argon+2% O2	38
	.045	16-30	160-260	25-30	Argon+2% O2	38
	1/16	10-16	230-350	27-31	Argon+2% O2	38

Other shielding Gases may be used for Mig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, Cost, and Operability into consideration

Recommended Welding Parameters
SAW “Submerged Arc Welding Process”		Reversed Polarity Suggested
Wire Diameter	Amps	Volts
3/32	250-450	28-32
1/8	300-500	29-34
5/32	400-600	30-35
3/16	500-700	30-35

Both Agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.
Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal and consequently its corrosion resistance and Mechanical properties.