ALFA 309L / ER309L is an extra-low-carbon austenitic stainless steel filler wire. It deposits approximately 24% Cr / 13% Ni austenitic stainless steel weld metal with high ferrite content, allowing the weld metal to tolerate dilution from carbon and low-alloy steels without hot cracking. The deposited weld metal is of radiographic quality.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ALFA |
| Product Name | ALFA 309L Stainless Steel Welding Wire |
| Identification | ER 309L |
| Classification | AWS A 5.9: ER309L |
| BS Classification | BS 2901-90 309 S92 |
| DIN Classification | DIN 8556-86 WSGX2CrNi 24.12 |
| Product Type | Extra Low Carbon Austenitic Stainless Steel Filler Wire |
| Welding Current | DC (-) |
| Shielding Gas | Argon + 2% O₂ |
| Gas Flow Rate | 16–21 L/min |
| Ferrite Content | 8–16 FN |
| Weld Quality | Radiographic Quality |
| Available Sizes | 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm |
| Weight / Spool | 12.5 kg |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Range / Maximum |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.03% Max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.0–2.50% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.30–0.65% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 23.0–25.0% |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.50% Max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 12–14% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.50% Max |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.03% Max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.03% Max |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (TS) | 540–650 MPa |
| Elongation (L=4D) | 35–45% |
| CVN Impact Temperature | 0°C |
| CVN Impact Value | 50–100 Joules |
Typical Applications
- Dissimilar joints between stainless steel and mild or low-alloy steel
- Joining ferritic-martensitic 410 and 430 stainless steels
- Buffer layer on mild and low-alloy steels before overlaying
- Welding similar-composition 309Mo stainless steels
- Joining 316L / 317L stainless steel to carbon or low-alloy steel
- Welding ASTM stainless steels including 409 and 409S
- Applications involving 309S and 309 grades
Corrosion Resistance
ALFA 309L provides good resistance to general and intergranular corrosion, as well as good resistance to oxidising acids and cold reducing acids.
Packing Details
| Wire Diameter | Weight / Spool |
|---|---|
| 0.8 mm | 12.5 kg |
| 1.0 mm | 12.5 kg |
| 1.2 mm | 12.5 kg |














