Stick Electrodes AWS Classification E309-16 E309L-16 Material Stainless Steel Process Stick Welding (SMAW) Overall Diameter 3/32 in Overall Length 12 in Tensile Strength (Minimum Required) 75 ksi Tensile Strength (As Welded) 87 to 88 ksi Yield Strength (Minimum Required) 56 ksi Series Excalibur 309/309L-16 Weight 24 lb For Material Type Stainless Steel to Carbon Steel Stainless Steel to Low-Alloy Steel Stainless Steel to Stainless Steel Welding Current Designation AC DCEP