CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (RANGE) %| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Cu | Ni | Mo | S | P |
| 0.03 max | 1.0 - 2.50 | 0.30 - 0.65 | 23.0 - 25.0 | 0.50 max | Dec-14 | 0.50 max | 0.03 max | 0.03 max |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES (RANGE)| TS (N/mm2) | EL (%) (L=4D) | CVN Impact Value |
| | | Temp | Joules |
| 540 - 650 | 35 - 45 | 0°C | 50 - 100 |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS- Buffer layer on mild steel or low alloy steels.
- Joining of clad steels and dissimilar joints between stainless and mild or low alloy steels. Joining of ferrite–martensitic stainless steels.
- Welding of similar composition, 309 type stainless steel.
- Joining type 304 / 304L, 347, 321, 316 / 316L and duplex stainless steel to mild and low alloy steels.
SHIELDING GAS : Argon, 99.99%, 6-12 1/min
WELDING CURRENT : DC ( - )
CORROSION RESISTANCE Good resistance to general and intergranular corrosion. Also good resistance to oxidising acids and cold reducing acids.
PACKING PARAMETERS| Size (mm) | Length (mm) | Packing / Packet (kg) | Packing / Box (kg) |
| 1.6 | 1000 | 5 | 5 x 4 = 20 |
| 2 | 1000 | 5 | 5 x 4 = 20 |
| 2.40 / 2.50 | 1000 | 5 | 5 x 4 = 20 |
| 3.15 / 3.20 | 1000 | 5 | 5 x 4 = 20 |