308L Stainless Steels to SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M

308L - Specification & Application

  • SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M - Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and Rods

Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and Rods

Chemical composition(wt.%) of 308L grade: to SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C - 0.025
Si - 0.40
Mn - 1.75
P - 0.045
S - 0.03
Cr 19.0 21.0
Ni 8.00 12.0

308L - Detail

Austenitic wire for metal inert gas welding. It is suitable for welding corrosion resistant 18/8 CrNi steels for devices, vessels and parts in chemical, pharmacy and cellulose industry for temperature up to 350°C. Welded material has oxidation resistance up to 800°C and ductility to -196°C. For joining with base materials: 1. Alloyed corrosion resistant: DIN X5CrNi 18 9 or WN 1.4301; DIN X2CrNi 18 9 or WN 1.4306; DIN X10CrNiNb18 9 or WN 1.4550;
The welding materials are classified according to chemical composition. The values contained in the mechanical properties are not requirements of this specification. They are obtained from weld metal specified in A5.4.

Mechanical properties of grade 308L SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
812 (≥) 997 (≥) 12 34 42 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 224

Physical properties of grade 308L SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
322 (≥) 261 (≥) 13 14 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 131
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
163 588 634

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