Characteristics and typical fi elds of application Austenitic metal-cored wire of T 18 8 Mn / EC307 type for numerous applications. The corrosion resistance is on par with T 19 9 L R / E308LT0. The easy handling and high deposition rate result in high productivity with excellent welding performance and very low spatter formation. The wire shows good wetting behavior and results in a smooth surface. The wide arc ensures even penetration and side-wall fusion to prevent lack of fusion. This makes the metal-cored wire less sensitive to edge misalignment and variation in gap width as compared to solid wires. This is for instance utilized for robotic welding of exhaust systems in the automotive industry. Used for fabrication, repair and maintenance. The weld deposit offers exceptionally high ductility and elongation, also after high dilution of "hard-to-weld" steels. The resistance to cracking is excellent also when subject to thermal shock. The weld metal work hardens and offers good resistance to cavitation. Good resistance to embrittlement when operating at service temperatures from –110ºC up to 650ºC. The weld metal is resistant to scaling up to 850ºC, but at temperatures above 500ºC there is not suffi cient resistance to sulfurous combustion gases. Ferrite measured with FeritScope FMP30 2 – 7 FN.