CROMAROD 312 is a Stainless Steel Covered (SMAW/ Stick) Electrode that conforms to ASME BPVC Section II part C SFA 5.4 AWS E 312-17 classification. This electrode is a rutile flux coated electrode that deposits a 29%Cr / 9%Ni austenitic/ferritic stainless steel weld metal with a ferrite content of approximately FN 50. The weld metal exhibits excellent tolerance to dilution from dissimilar and difficult-to-weld materials without hot cracking. Difficult-to-weld steels, Dissimilar joints between stainless and high carbon steels, Surfacing of metal-to-metal wear areas, hot working tools, furnace components are some of the applications.