Exaton 308/308L
308/308L is used for TIG welding and is suitable for joining stainless steels of the 18Cr/8Ni/ELC and 18Cr/8Ni/Nb types for service temperatures up to 350°C (660 F). 308/308L is approved by TÜV-Rheinland for use at cryogenic temperatures down to 4°K (-269°C). It is used for TIG-welding.
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | As Welded | As Welded |
| Tensile Strength | 600 MPa | 440 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 450 MPa | 290 MPa |
| Elongation | 37 % | 25 % |
Classifications
| Wire Electrode |
SFA/AWS A5.9 : ER308L EN ISO 14343-A : W 19 9 L Werkstoffnummer : 1.4316 |
Approvals
| Approvals |
CE EN 13479 VdTÜV 00064 |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Alloy Type | Austenitic (with approx. 8 % ferrite) 19% Cr - 9% Ni - Low C |
| Shielding Gas | I1 (EN ISO 14175) |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
| Typical Wire Composition % | ||||||||||||||
| C | Co | Cr | Cu | FN WRC-92 | Mn | Mo | N | Nb | Ni | P | S | Si | Ti | |
| 0.010 % | 0.10 % | 19.8 % | 0.2 % | 6 % | 1.8 % | 0.2 % | 0.05 % | 0.01 % | 10.8 % | 0.020 % | 0.009 % | 0.4 % | 0.003 % | |
| Typical Weld Metal Analysis % | ||||||||||||||
| 0.011 % | 0.05 % | 19.6 % | 0.15 % | 6 % | 1.9 % | 0.3 % | 0.06 % | 0.01 % | 10.1 % | 0.018 % | 0.008 % | 0.3 % | 0.003 % | |
Part Numbers and Accessories
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