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308 stainless steel TIG (GTAW) welding alloy is most frequently used for welding base metals of similar composition, especially 304. Conforms to AWS A5.9.

Features

  • 41% elongation (as welded)
  • 89 HRB Rockwell B hardness (as welded)
  • Conforms to ANSI/AWS A5.9/A5.9M:2017 & ASME SFA 5.9 ER 308
  • 60% reduction of area (as welded)
  • 90,000 psi tensile strength (as welded)
  • 180 HB Brinell hardness (as welded)
  • 61,000 psi yield strength (as welded)
  • 90 ft./lb. @ room temperature Charpy V (as welded)
  • Stainless steel 308 TIG welding rod welds base metals of similar composition
  • Restricted carbon content (0.08%) improves mechanical properties
  • Weight: 1.02 lbs
  • Tensile Strength: 90,000 psi
  • Yield Strength: 61,000 psi
  • Charpy V Impact: 90 ft/lb @ room temp
  • Elongation: 41%
  • Reduction of Area: 60%
  • Rockwell B Hardness: 89 HRB
  • Brinell Hardness: 180 HB
  • Material: Stainless Steel 308
  • Carbon Content: 0.08% max
  • Chromium Content: 19.5-22.0%
  • Nickel Content: 9.0-11.0%
  • Manganese Content: 1.0-2.5%
  • Copper Content: 0.75% max
  • Silicon Content: 0.30-0.65%
  • Phosphorus Content: 0.03% max
  • Sulfur Content: 0.03% max
  • Molybdenum Content: 0.75% max
  • Normal Ferrite Range: 5-12
  • Compliance: ANSI/AWS A5.9/A5.9M:2017, ASME SFA 5.9 ER 308

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