ER316/316L is used for welding types 316 and 316L stainless steels. It has a maximum carbon content of .03% to reduce the possibility of formation of intergranular carbide precipitation. This low carbon alloy is not as strong as 316H at elevated temperatures. This filler metal is primarily used for welding low carbon molybdenum bearing austenitic alloys. AWS Specification AWS A5.9/A5.9M:2006 AWS ClassificationER316 ER316L Welding CurrentDCEP Typical Wire Chemistry C 0.08 Cr 18.0 - 20.0 Ni 11.0 - 14.0 Mo 2.0 - 3.0 Mn 1.0 - 2.5 Si 0.30 - 0.65 P 0.03 S 0.03 Cu 0.75 Typical Mechanical Properties (As Welded) Yield Strength, ksi 58 Tensile Strength, ksi 86 Elongation%, min, 36 Welding PositionsF,V,OH,H Available Diameters MIG with Operating Range in Amps .023" 35 - 70 .030" 50 - 100 .035" 160 - 210 .045" 180 - 250 Available Diameters TIG with Operating Range in Amps .035" 60 - 90 .045" 80 - 110 1/16" 90 - 130 3/32" 120 - 175 1/8" 150 - 220 5/32" 170 - 350