DETAILS
EXCALIBUR® 316/316L-15 added molybdenum provides for increased corrosion resistance with low carbon levels to help eliminate carbide precipitation.
Features
- Electrode coating is fast freezing for vertical down welding
- Molybdenum grade for increased corrosion resistance
- Designed with low carbon levels to help eliminate carbide precipitation
- Q2 Lot® - Certificate showing actual deposit composition and ferrite number (FN) by ferrite scope available online
Typical Applications
- Molybdenum bearing austenitic stainless steels
- Welding type 316 and 316L stainless steels
- Vertical and overhead welding applications
Welding Positions
- All
Shielding Gas
- N/A
Disclaimers
Service Information
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CONFORMANCE
CONFORMANCES | SPECIFICATION | CLASSIFICATION |
---|---|---|
AWS | AWS A5.4 | E316-15, E316L-15 |
ABS | AWS A5.4 | E316-15, E316L-15 |
CWB | CSA W48 | E316-15, E316L-15 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Classification |
Yield Strength @ 0.2% Offset
MPa (ksi) |
Tensile Strength
MPa (ksi) |
Elongation
% |
---|---|---|---|
E316-15 Requirement | 520 (75) min. | 30 min. | |
E316L-15 Requirement | 480 (70) min. | 30 min. | |
Typical Result, As-welded | 450-480 (65-70) | 590-640 (86-93) | 41-44 |
DEPOSIT COMPOSITION
Classification | %Bi | %C | %Cr | %Cu | %Mn | %Mo | %N | %Ni | %P | %S | %Si | Ferrite Number (per AWS A4.2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E316-15 Requirement | 0.08 max. | 17.0 - 20.0 | 0.75 max. | 0.5 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 11.0 - 14.0 | 0.04 max. | 0.03 max. | 1.00 max. | |||
E316L-15 Requirement | 0.04 max. | 17.0 - 20.0 | 0.75 max. | 0.5 - 2.5 | 2.0 - 3.0 | 11.0 - 14.0 | 0.04 max. | 0.03 max. | 1.00 max. | |||
Typical Result | 0.002-0.003 | 0.01-0.03 | 18.6-19.4 | 0.04-0.14 | 0.7-0.9 | 2.3-2.4 | 0.05-0.09 | 11.4-12.2 | 0.01-0.02 | 0.01-0.02 | 0.87-0.99 | 5-12 |
TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Diameter | Polarity |
Current
Amps |
---|---|---|
3/32 in (2.4 mm) | DC+ | 60-70 |
1/8 in (3.2 mm) | DC+ | 90-100 |