Rutile type stainless steel electrode for welding stabilized austenitic stainless Cr-Ni steels, and cast steels, as well as stainless or heat resisting chromium steels to cast steels. Stabilized with Nb (Niobium) and resistant to intergranular corrosion. Weld metal is suitable for operating temperatures up to 400°C, non-scaling up to 800°C. Especially suitable for welding of stainless steel tanks, valves and pipes in milk, beverage, food, chemical and petrochemical industries. Possible to use equally well both with AC and DC. Easy arc striking and re-striking. Fine metal droplet transfer, good fusion of joint faces, finely rippled bead surface, easily removable slag.