Stainless Steel Rods
Saffire 18/8/3Mo-316L
Bare corrosion resisting chromium-nickel-molybdenum welding rod for welding of austenitic stainless alloys of 18 % Cr - 8 % Ni and 18 % Cr - 10 % Ni - 3 % Mo-types. Saffire 18/8/3 has a good general corrosion resistance, particularly against corrosion in acid and chlorinated environments. The alloy has a low carbon content which makes it particularly recommended were there is a risk of intergranular corrosion. The alloy is widely used in the chemical and food processing industries as well as in ship building and various types of architectural structures.
Typical Tensile Properties
| As welded | ||
| Elongation | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength |
| 32 % | 600 MPa | 470 MPa |
Charpy V-Notch Properties
| As welded | |
| Impact Value | Testing Temperature |
| 175 J | 20 °C |
| 130 J | -60 °C |
| 120 J | -110 °C |
| 75 J | -196 °C |
| Approvals: | VdTÜV; 09738 |
| Classifications: | EN ISO 14343-A; W 19 12 3 L; Wire Electrode; SFA/AWS A5.9; ER316L; Wire Electrode; Werkstoffnummer; ~1.4430; Wire Electrode |
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.
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