Description TAURUS 308L is a general purpose, extra-low carbon, austenitic electrode with rutile coating for welding corrosion-resistant CRNi steels. Resistant to atmospheric grain disintegration at operating temperatures up to 350°C. Very smooth weld with clean weld edge. Low spatter loss and easy slag removal. Suitable for welding AISI 302, 304, 340L and 304LN. WELDING POSITIONS Flat Horizontal Vertical up Overhead CLASSIFICATIONS AWS A5.4 E 308L-16 ISO 3581 E 19 9 LR 26 DIN 8556 E 19 9 nC R 26 COMPOSITION % Carbon 0.04 % Manganese 0.78 % Silicon 0.72 % Nickel 9.67 % Chromium 19.29 % MECHANICAL AS WELDED 0.2% Proof stress 400 N/mm² Tensile strength 550 N/mm² Elongation (5xd) 35 % Reduction of area 50 % Impact strength ISO-V@0°C 60 Joule Impact strength ISO-V@ 20°C 80 Joule
