E316L-16

Class: E316L-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 max Si = 0.90 max
Cr = 17.0 – 20.0 P = 0.04 max
Ni = 11.0 – 14.0 S = 0.03 max
Mo = 2.0 – 3.0 Mn = 0.5-2.5
Cu = 0.75 max

Application
E316L-16 electrodes deposit type 316 with a maximum of 0.04% carbon in the weld deposit. The electrode is used for welding type 316L or type 316 stainless steels. E316L-16 is widely used of chemical holding equipment.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.035 Cr = 18.70 Si = 0.52
Ni = 12.65 Mn = 1.75 P = 0.024
S = 0.022 Mo = 2.30
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %  
(Typical) As-Welded
Tensile Strength 85,800 psi
Yield Strength 58,000 psi
Elongation 36%

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