Class: E316L-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 = 0.04 max	Si = 0.90 max
Cr = 17.0 – 20.0	P = 0.04 max
Ni = 11.0 – 14.0	S = 0.03 max
Mo = 2.0 – 3.0	Mn = 0.5-2.5
Cu = 0.75 max

Application
E316L-16 electrodes deposit type 316 with a maximum of 0.04% carbon in the weld deposit. The electrode is used for welding type 316L or type 316 stainless steels. E316L-16 is widely used of chemical holding equipment.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.035	Cr = 18.70	Si = 0.52
Ni = 12.65	Mn = 1.75	P = 0.024
S = 0.022	Mo = 2.30

 

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %
(Typical) As-Welded
Yield Strength	85,800 psi
Tensile Strength	58,000 psi
Elongation	36%

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