ER309LMo is a low-carbon, molybdenum-added stainless steel filler metal (wire/electrode) for welding stainless steels (like Type 309) to dissimilar metals (mild/low-alloy steels) and for overlaying, offering excellent corrosion resistance, especially pitting resistance in halide environments, good high-temperature oxidation resistance, and crack resistance due to its composition (around 24% Cr, 13% Ni, 2-3% Mo). It's used for buffer layers and joining austenitic stainless steels to carbon steels, providing a smooth, stable arc for MIG/TIG welding.
Key Characteristics & Uses:
Composition: Similar to ER309 but with added Molybdenum (Mo) for enhanced corrosion resistance, particularly pitting.
Applications:
Dissimilar Metal Welding: Joining austenitic stainless steels (e.g., 304L, 316L) to carbon or low-alloy steels.
Overlay/Buffer Layers: First layer cladding on low-alloy steels to build up to a 316-type stainless layer.
Corrosion Resistance: Excellent for resisting oxidation and scaling at elevated temperatures and in corrosive conditions.
Welding Process: Used for GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) processes as a solid wire.
Benefits: Provides radiographic quality welds, smooth arc, and crack resistance, with low carbon content to prevent intergranular corrosion.