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308LSi stainless steel TIG (GTAW) welding alloy has similar usage as 308L, but the 0.65-1.00% silicon content improves wash and wetting behavior in the gas shielded welding process. Conforms to AWS A5.9.

Features

  • 87,000 psi tensile strength (as welded)
  • Stainless steel 308LSi TIG welding rod welds base metals of similar composition
  • 57,000 psi yield strength (as welded)
  • 85 HRB Rockwell B hardness (as welded)
  • 90 ft./lb. @ room temperature Charpy V (as welded)
  • Higher 0.65-1.00% silicon content improves the wetting and washing behavior of the weld metal
  • 42% elongation (as welded);60% reduction of area (as welded)
  • 160 HB Brinell hardness (as welded)
  • Conforms to ANSI/AWS A5.9 & ASME SFA 5.9 ER 308LSi
  • Yields a smoother bead in the gas-shielded welding process
  • Material: Stainless Steel 308LSi
  • Tensile Strength: 87,000 psi
  • Yield Strength: 57,000 psi
  • Elongation: 42%
  • Reduction of Area: 60%
  • Rockwell B Hardness: 85 HRB
  • Brinell Hardness: 160 HB
  • Charpy V Impact: 90 ft-lb @ room temperature
  • Silicon Content: 0.65-1.00%
  • Compliance: ANSI/AWS A5.9, ASME SFA 5.9 ER 308LSi
  • Weight: 1.02 lbs

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