The TIG rods by ESAB Tigrod 316L are made of stainless steel and designed for welding austenitic alloys 18% Cr - 8% Ni and 18% Cr - 10% Ni - 3% Mo. They offer excellent corrosion resistance, especially in acidic and chlorinated environments, and are suitable for applications with a risk of intergranular corrosion due to their low carbon content.

They are used in chemical and food industry, shipbuilding, and various architectural constructions, ensuring high-quality and long-lasting welds.

Mechanical Properties of the Weld Metal

• Yield Strength: 470 MPa (68 ksi)
• Tensile Strength: 600 MPa (87 ksi)
• Elongation: 32%

Typical Impact Toughness Properties (Charpy V-Notch)

• Temperature 20°C: Toughness 175 J (129 ft-lb)
• Temperature -60°C: Toughness 130 J (96 ft-lb)
• Temperature -110°C: Toughness 120 J (88.5 ft-lb)
• Temperature -196°C: Toughness 75 J (55 ft-lb)

Typical Chemical Composition of the Weld Metal (%):

• Carbon (C): 0.01%
• Manganese (Mn): 1.8%
• Silicon (Si): 0.4%
• Sulfur (S): 0.01%
• Phosphorus (P): 0.02%
• Nickel (Ni): 12%
• Chromium (Cr): 19%
• Molybdenum (Mo): 2.6%
• Copper (Cu): 0.1%
• Nitrogen (N): 0.05%
• FN (WRC-92): 7

Typical Rod Composition (%):

• Carbon (C): 0.01%
• Manganese (Mn): 1.7%
• Silicon (Si): 0.4%
• Sulfur (S): 0.010%
• Phosphorus (P): 0.015%
• Nickel (Ni): 12.0%
• Chromium (Cr): 18.2%
• Molybdenum (Mo): 2.6%
• Copper (Cu): 0.10%
• Nitrogen (N): 0.04%
• FN (WRC-92): 7