E316/316L-16 is used for welding type 316L or 318 stainless steels. It has a maximum of .04% carbon content in the weld metal, which reduces the possibility of carbide precipitation and consequent intergranular corrosion. This electrode is widely used in the welding of chemical equipment. AWS Specification AWS A5.4/A5.4M:2006 AWS Classification E316L/316L -16 Welding Current AC - DCEP Typical Wire Chemistry C 0.04 Cr 17.0 - 20.0 Ni 11.0 - 14.0 Mo 2.0 - 3.0 Mn 0.5 - 2.5 SI 1.00 P 0.04 S 0.03 Cu 0.75 Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded) Yield Strength, ksi 56 Tensile Strength,min ksi 70 Elongation%, min 30 Welding Positions F,V,OH,H Available Diameters 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" & 3/16" Operating Range in Amps 3/32" 55 - 75 1/8" 75 - 110 5/32" 90 - 140 3/16" 160 - 205