E308/308H-16

Class: E308/308H-16
AWS: A5.4

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.4 | ASME SFA 5.4

Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.04 – 0.08 Si = 0.90 max
Cr = 18.0 – 21.0 P = 0.04 max
Ni = 9.0 – 11.0 S = 0.03 max
Mo = 0.75 max Mn = 0.5-2.5

Application
E308/308H-16 electrodes can be used in all the applications specified for type E308-16 or E308H-16. In addition it can be used to weld type 304 or 304H and similar applications where creep strength is required.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.050 Cr = 19.20 Si = 0.42
Ni = 10.30 Mn = 1.75 P = 0.01
S = 0.01 Mo = 0.27
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %
(Typical) As-Welded
Tensile Strength 86,000 psi
Yield Strength 57,000 psi
Elongation 39%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable

Available Sizes & Recommended Welding Parameters

Diameter Voltage Flat Amperage Vertical & Overhead
3/32 24-28 70-85 65-75
1/8 26-30 85-110 80-90
5/32 28-32 110-140 100-120
3/16 28-32 120-160 110-130