BÖHLER Q T 309L is a high alloyed austenitic stainless TIG rod. Typical work covers tanks, process installations, food and chemical industry equipment and structures in contact with water and steam.
The rod suits grades such as P295GH and P355N. Its deposit has an austenitic structure that resists corrosion.
Classification EN ISO: 14343-A W 23 12 L
AWS classification: A5.9 / SFA-5.9 ER309L
Shielding gas: I1
Diameters: 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 / 3.2 mm
Approvals: TÜV (19795), DB (43.132.92), CE
Keep the heat input down and do not hold the joint hot longer than you need to, austenite expands strongly and pulls the structure out of shape. Protect the root when you weld from one side, an oxidised underside spoils the corrosion resistance. Keep the rod inside the gas shield even after you lift it from the pool, a cold oxidised end will contaminate the next drop.
Manufacturer datasheet
Chemical composition and properties from the manufacturer datasheet
Typical weld metal values from the voestalpine Böhler Welding data sheet, issue 01/2022. The minimum or the range guaranteed by the maker is given in brackets. The figures depend on the heat treatment condition and the shielding gas stated in the row and do not replace testing the joint to your own WPS.
Chemical composition, wt.-%
C
Si
Mn
Cr
Ni
0,02
0,5
1,7
23,5
13,2
Welding data and approvals
Polarity
direct current, electrode negative (DC-)
Shielding gas to EN ISO 14175
I1
Approvals
TÜV (19795), DB (43.132.92), CE
Datasheet edition
01/2022
Mechanical properties of the all-weld metal, typical values
Condition
Yield strength Re, MPa
Tensile strength Rm, MPa
Elongation A, %
Impact energy KV, J at 20 °C
u
440 (min. 320)
580 (min. 520)
34 (min. 25)
150 (min. 47)
u: untreated, as-welded, shielding gas Ar
Fits
For which materials and machines
Base materials
P295GH
P355N
Process and machines
TIG rod, works on any sound machine for this process: welders. Shielding gas: I1: 100 % argon.
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