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.
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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 |