Stick Electrode AWS Classification E312-16 Material Stainless Steel Process Stick Welding (SMAW) Overall Diameter 3/16 in Overall Length 14 in Tensile Strength (Minimum Required) 95 ksi Tensile Strength (As Welded) 95 ksi Yield Strength (Minimum Required) 90 ksi Yield Strength (As Welded) 90 ksi Series E312-16 Weight 5 lb For Material Type Stainless Steel to Stainless Steel Stainless Steel to Carbon Steel Welding Current Designation AC DCEP