ESAB OK Autrod is a solid, corrosion-resistant, chromium-nickel wire for welding stainless steels of the 29% Cr, 9% Ni types.This product has good oxidation resistance at high temperatures due to its high Cr.content. The alloy is widely used for joining dissimilar steels, especially if one of the components is fully austenitic, and steels that are difficult to weld including machine components, tools and austenitic-manganese steels.