Oxford Alloy E308/308L-16 is an electrode designed to run on direct current, reversed polarity as well as alternating current. The weld deposit contains a maximum of .04% carbon, which minimizes the formation of chromium carbides, and consequent susceptibility to intergranular corrosion. This electrode is used to weld base metal of similar composition such as AISI 301, 302, 304, 304L, 305, 308, 308L and 347. This dual classification will help eliminate redundancy
Oxford Alloys® 308L-161/8 Welding Electrode, Diameter: 1/8 Inch, Current Type: AC/DC (Reversed), Amperage: 85 - 110 amp (Flat), 80 - 90 amp (Vertical/Overhead), Package: 10 lb Can, AWS Class: AWS 5.4: E308/308L-16, Coating: Stainless Steel (Metallic Luster), Tensile Strength: 78300 psi, Yield Strength: 56550 psi, Elongation in 2" (%): 45%, Welding Process: SMAW (Stick), Weld Metal Composition: 0.04% Carbon (C), 18.0 - 21.0% Chromium (Cr), 9.0 - 11.0% Nickel (Ni), 0.5 - 2.5% Manganese (Mn), 1.0% Silicon (Si), 0.04% Phosphorus (P), 0.75% Copper (Cu), 0.75% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.03% Sulfur (S), Applicable Materials: AISI 301, 302, 304, 304L, 308, 308L, 347 Stainless Steel