Typical applications and characteristics
GEMINI 316 L is a rutile extra low carbon austenitic electrode for welding corrosion resistant Cr-Ni-Mo-steels resistant to atmospheric corrosion. Resistant to grain disintegration of operating temperatures up to 350oC. Very smooth weld with clean weld edge. Low spatter loss and easy slag removal. For welding AISI/ASTM 316, 316L, 316LN, 316H, 316Ti
Composition (%)
C
0.04
Mn
0.70
Si
Ni
12.00
Cr
18.00
Mo
2.50
Mechanical
Yield Strength
380 N/mm2
Tensile Strength
550 N/mm2
Elongation (5xd)
32 %
Reduction of area
50 %
Impact strength
ISO-VA+20oC: 140 Joule / ISO-V@0oC: 80 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
Yellow
AWS A5.4
E 309L-16
Coding
Side
White
Printing
G-316L/E 316L-16
Welding Positions
Flat, horizontal, vertical-up and overhead
