E 318 –16
AWS/ASME SFA – 5.4:1.4576
Comparable No. of materialE 19 12 3 Nb R 26
DIN 8556 :E19 12 3 Nb R 12
EN 1600:Application/properties:
Electrode for welding of stabilized austenitic stainless Cr-Ni-steels and cast steels, as well as for stainless or heat resistant non-scaling up to +800°C fine droplet metal transfer, good wash-in of joint sides, finely-rippled bead surface, easily removable slag. Easy arc striking and restriking.
| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.025 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 18.5 | 12 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
(single values are typical values)
| Tensile Strength ( N/mm 2 ) | Yield Strength 0.2% ( N/mm 2 ) | Elongation A5 (%) | Impact energy(j) ISO - V 20°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 | 450 | 30 | 60 |
OCV>70V
| Welding Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Amperage (A) |
| 2.5 | 250 | 45 – 80 |
| 3.25 | 300 - 350 | 70 – 120 |
| 4.0 | 350 | 100 – 150 |
| 5.0 | 350 | 140 – 210 |
| DIN EN standard | 1.4401 X5CrNiMo 17 12 2; 1.4406 X2CrNiMoN 17 12 2; 1.4408 G-X6CrNiMo 18 10; 1.4436 X5CrNiMo 17 13 3; 1.4581 G-X5CrNiMoNb 18 10; 1.4571 X6CrNiMoTi 17 12 2; 1.4580 X6CrNiMoNb 17 12 2; 1.4583 X10CrNiMoNb 18 12 |
| Other Standard | AISI 316L, 316Ti, 316Cb |
required at 350°C to 400°C for 2 hours.
