Benefits Achieve strong, crack-resistant welds on various steels Weld with minimal spatter and easy slag removal for a clean finish Suitable for use in high-temperature environments Weld in multiple positions for increased application flexibility Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes For Dissimilar Reduced Weldability Steels ESAB OK 68.81 E312-17 stainless steel welding electrodes are a high-alloy option that deposits a ferritic-austenitic duplex weld metal with approximately 40% ferrite content. This metal offers superior resistance to stress corrosion cracking and is highly insensitive to dilution, making it a versatile choice for various welding applications. Features Excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking Highly insensitive to dilution Good scaling resistance up to 1150C (2102F) All-position welding capability for downhill, horizontal, uphill, vertical up, and vertical down positions AC or DC (positive polarity) welding operation Ordering Part No. Description 68812020L