Rutile type austenitic stainless steel electrode for welding especially 304H and similar austenitic stainless steels or cast steels and heat resistant steels, having high carbon content. Suitable for welding stainless steel tanks, valves, pipes and linings in chemical, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, fertilizer industries. Weld metal is suitable for use at high operating temperatures and it is also non-scaling. 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.