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 | Elongation | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| As Welded | 37 % | 600 MPa | 490 MPa |
Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
| Condition | Impact Value | Testing Temperature |
| As Welded | 145 J | 20 °C |
| As Welded | 72 J | -196 °C |
| As Welded | 40 J | -269 °C |
| Approvals: | CE; EN 13479; VdTÜV; 00064 |
| Classifications: | EN ISO 14343-A; W 19 9 L; Wire Electrode; SFA/AWS A5.9; ER308L; Wire Electrode; Werkstoffnummer; 1.4316; Wire Electrode |
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.
| Alloy Type: | Austenitic (with approx. 8 % ferrite) 19% Cr - 9% Ni - Low C |