1. Description & Applications
ER310 is an austenitic stainless steel solid wire/rod designed for MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding, formulated specifically for high-temperature and heat-resistant applications.
- High Chromium and Nickel (25Cr-20Ni): Provides exceptional resistance to scaling and oxidation at elevated temperatures up to 1050°C – 1100°C.
- Heat & Corrosion Resistance: Excellent performance in aggressive chemical environments and high-temperature sulfur-free atmospheres.
- Key Applications:
- Heat-treating fixtures, furnace parts, burner nozzles, and radiant tubes.
- Petrochemical furnace components and high-temperature piping.
- Welding of similar composition stainless steels (such as AISI 310, 310S).
2. Classification & International Standards
- AWS A5.9 / ASME SFA-5.9: ER310
- EN ISO 14343-A: G 25 20 / W 25 20
- GB/T 17854: H0Cr25Ni20
3. Chemical Composition of Weld Metal (wt %)
4. Mechanical Properties of All-Weld Metal
5. Temperature & Corrosion Resistance
| Item |
Value |
| Oxidation scaling temperature (sulfur-free atmosphere) |
up to 1150°C |
| Oxidizing combustion gases (sulfur-free) |
up to 1100°C |
| Reducing combustion gases (sulfur-free) |
up to 1040°C |
| Corrosion resistance |
Moderate in wet corrosion |
| Caution |
Avoid service in the 650-900°C range due to embrittlement risk |
6. Main Applications
- High-temperature furnace components: industrial furnaces, heat treatment furnaces, annealing furnaces
- Boilers and heat exchangers: steam boiler components, heat exchanger tubing
- Heat-resistant steel castings/forgings: welding and repair of Cr25Ni20-type heat-resistant stainless steels
- Dissimilar steel welding: general-purpose filler metal for unknown stainless steel grades
- Buffer layers for hardfacing: transition layer for thick-section Cr steel and cast steel components intended for sulfur-containing atmospheres
7. Usage Notes
- Heat input control: The weld metal is fully austenitic and sensitive to hot cracking; maintain minimum heat input, recommended not exceeding 1.0 kJ/mm .
- Interpass temperature: Recommended ≤100°C .
- Preheat and post-weld heat treatment: Generally not required .
- Pre-weld cleaning: Thoroughly remove rust, moisture, oil, and contaminants from the weld area .
- Wind protection: Use shielding when wind speed exceeds 1.5 m/s .
- Wire extension: Recommended 15-25 mm .
- Temperature range to avoid: Embrittlement risk exists in the 650-900°C range; design should avoid this range .
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