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| Category | Type | Grade | Microstructure | Designations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades | Stainless Steels | 308L | Austenite | USA - AMS , SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M - Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and Rods |
| Elements | Min.（≥） | Max.（≤） | Similar | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | - | 0.025 | ||
| Si | - | 0.40 | ||
| Mn | - | 1.75 | ||
| P | - | 0.045 | ||
| S | - | 0.03 | ||
| Cr | 19.0 | 21.0 | ||
| Ni | 8.00 | 12.0 |
The welding materials are classified according to chemical composition. The values contained in the mechanical properties are not requirements of this specification. They are obtained from weld metal specified in A5.4.
| Proof strength Rp0.2 (MPa) |
Tensile strength Rm (MPa) |
Impact energy KV (J) |
Elongation at fracture A (%) |
Reduction in cross section on fracture Z (%) |
As-Heat-Treated Condition | Brinell hardness (HBW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 677 (≥) | 381 (≥) | 41 | 34 | 13 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 441 |
| Property | Density kg/dm3 |
Temperature T °C/F |
Specific heat J / kgK |
Thermal conductivity W/mK |
Electric resistance µΩ·cm |
Modulus of elasticity kN/mm2 |
Expansion rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 (≥) | 347 (≥) | 43 | 21 | 12 | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc | 331 | |
| Temp. °C/°F |
Creep strain limit (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
Creep rupture strength (10000h) (Rp1,0) N/mm2 |
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| 555 | 987 | 141 |
| Product type | Products | Dimension | Processes | Deliver Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plates / Sheets | Plates / Sheets | 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L | Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling | Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting |
| Steel Bar | Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar | Φ8-1200mm*L | Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast | Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting, |
| Coil / Strip | Steel Coil /Steel Strip | 0.03-16.0x1200mm | Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled | Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting |
| Pipes / Tubes | Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes | OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm | Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded | Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED |
| Grade | Standard | Country | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308L | AMS | USA | Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and Rods |
| ER 308L | International | USA | Austenitic wire for metal inert gas welding. It is suitable for welding corrosion resistant 18/8 CrNi steels for devices, vessels and parts in chemical, pharmacy and cellulose industry for temperature up to 350°C. Welded material has oxidation resistance |
| S30803 | AISI | USA | Austenitic wire for metal inert gas welding. It is suitable for welding corrosion resistant 18/8 CrNi steels for devices, vessels and parts in chemical, pharmacy and cellulose industry for temperature up to 350°C. Welded material has oxidation resistance |