GEN 316L Overview
GEN 316L shares the same characteristics as GEN 316, except for the lower carbon content. GEN 316L is primarily used for welding low‐carbon molybdenum‐bearing austenitic alloys. The lower carbon content reduces the possibility of intergranular chromium carbide precipitation and thus increases the resistance against intergranular corrosion.
Composition chimique AWS (typique)
| %C | %Cr | %Ni | %Mo | %Mn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 max 0,01 |
18.0 – 20.0 18.5 |
11.0 – 14.0 12.2 |
2.0 – 3.0 2.4 |
1.0 – 2.5 1.7 |
| %Si | %P | %S | %Cu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30 – 0.65 0.37 |
0.03 max 0,02 |
0.03 max 0,01 |
0.75 max 0,20 |
Propriétés mécaniques typiques du métal soudé
| Résistance à la traction | 86,000 psi | 593 MPa |
| Limite d'élasticité | 58,000 psi | 400 MPa |
| Élongation | 35 % |
Typical Welding Parameters
| Processus | Diameter | Voltage | Amperage | Gas/Flux |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIG (GTAW) | 1/16” (1.6 mm) | 14 – 17 | 80 – 150 | 100% Ar |
| 3/32” (2.4 mm) | 15 – 20 | 150 – 250 | 100% Ar | |
| 1/8” (3.2 mm) | 16 – 20 | 200 – 375 | 100% Ar | |
| MIG (GMAW) | .035” (0.9 mm) | 29 – 33 | 160 – 180 | |
| .045” (1.1 mm) | 29 – 33 | 180 – 220 | 98%Ar – 2%O2 | |
| .063” (1.6 mm) | 29 – 33 | 210 – 250 | ||
| Sub Arc (SAW) | .093” (2.4 mm) | 29 – 32 | 300 – 350 | |
| .125” (3.2 mm) | 29 – 32 | 400 – 550 | ||
| .156” (4.0 mm) | 29 – 32 | 500 – 650 |