Stick Electrodes AWS Classification E309-17 E309L-17 Material Stainless Steel Process Stick Welding (SMAW) Overall Diameter 5/32 in Overall Length 14 in Tensile Strength (Minimum Required) 75 ksi Tensile Strength (As Welded) 85 to 90 ksi Yield Strength (As Welded) 66 to 71 ksi Series Excalibur 309/309L-17 Weight 30 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