Weldability • This grade is readily weldable by any conventional methods employed by austenitic stainless steels. • Type 308L/308LSi stainless steel filler is generally recommended. • For maximum corrosion resistance, annealing after welding is recommended. • In
Exposure of the 18-8 austenitic stainless steels to temperatures in the 800°F to 1500°F (427° to 816°C) range may cause precipitation of chromium carbides in grain boundaries. Such steels are "sensitized" and subject to intergranular corrosion when exposed to aggressive environments. The carbon content of Types 302, 304 and 305 may