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Product Overview:
High-performance E312-16 stainless steel electrodes for challenging welds
Designed for welding dissimilar steels, unknown alloys, and hard-to-weld materials
Ideal for tool steel, armor plate, manganese steel, and wear-resistant overlays
Excellent crack resistance and ductility with a two-phase microstructure
Suitable for buffer layers in hard-facing applications
Compatible with AC and DC+ polarity
Technical Specifications:
Electrode Type: E312-16
Diameter: 2.5mm
Weight: 1kg pack
Welding Process: MMA/SMAW (Manual Metal Arc)
Polarity: AC / DC+ (Electrode Positive)
Coating Type: Rutile
Applications: Dissimilar steel joints, unknown base metals, springs, dies, gear teeth, earthmoving equipment
Finish: Tough, ductile welds with high tensile strength
Storage: Keep dry and sealed for optimal performance
Chemical Composition (Typical Values):
Carbon (C): 0.15% Controlled to reduce cracking
Chromium (Cr): 28.032.0% High corrosion and oxidation resistance
Nickel (Ni): ~8.010.0% Enhances ductility and toughness
Manganese (Mn): 0.52.5% Supports arc stability and weld pool control
Silicon (Si): ~0.90% Aids slag formation and arc performance
Molybdenum (Mo): 0.75% Optional trace for added corrosion resistance
Phosphorus (P): 0.04% Controlled to prevent brittleness
Sulfur (S): 0.03% Controlled to prevent hot cracking
Copper (Cu): 0.75% May improve corrosion resistance
Iron (Fe): Balance Forms the matrix of the weld deposit
