Typical applications and characteristics
GEMINI 308 is a general purpose, austenitic electrodes with rutile coating for welding corrosion resistant Cr-Ni-steels.
Resistant to atmospheric and resistant to grain disintegration of operating temperatures up to 350 o C.
Very smooth weld with clean weld edge. Low spatter loss and easy slag removal. For welding AISI/ASTM 302, 304
Composition (%)
C
0.05
Mn
0.75
Si
0.70
Ni
9.50
Cr
19.00
Mechanical
Yield Strength
380 N/mm2
Tensile Strength
550 N/mm2
Elongation (5xd)
35%
Reduction of area
50%
Impact strength
ISO-VA+20oC: 100 Joule/ISO-V@0oC: 60 Joule
Typical welding current
AC or DC +/-
Ø / L (mm)
2.0/300
2.6/300
3.2/350
4.0/350
5.0/350
Current min/max (A)
30/50
50/75
75/110
110/150
140/190
International Standard
Color
End
Yello
AWS A5.4
E 308-16
Coding
Side
Orange
Printing
G-308/E 308-16
Welding Positions
Flat
