Basic type electrode used for the welding of heat resisting steels containin 5 Cr - ½ Mo at elevated temperatures up to 600°C. Applications include piping and boiler super heaters.
Features and Applications
High-heat-resistant steels
In petrochemical industry and on pressured-hydrogen tanks
Serviceability of weld metal at working temperature up to 600°C
Requirement of re-drying for min. 2 hours at the temperatures between 300°C and 350°C
Vacuumed packed electrodes
Typical Base Material Grades
X12CrMo5, GX12CrMo5
Standards |
Current Type |
EN ISO 3580-A - E CrMo5 B 42 H5
|
D.C. (+)
|
AWS A5.5 - E8018-B6 (E 502-15) H4
|
|
Chemical Composition of Weld Metal % (Typical) |
C |
Si |
Mn |
Mo |
Cr |
0.06 |
0.4 |
0.8 |
0.5
|
5.2 |
Mechanical Properties |
Yield Strength (N/mm2) |
Tensile Strength (N/mm2) |
Impact Strength (ISO-V/+20ºC)
|
Elongation (Lo=5do)(%) |
Heat Treatment |
min. 460
|
min 590
|
min. 47 J |
min. 19
|
730-755ºC/1hr 300ºC (air) |
Welding Positions

Operating Data |
Diameter x Length (mm) |
Welding Current (A) |
Package Weight (Kg) |
Carton Weight (Kg) |
2.50 x 350
3.20 x 350
4.00 x 450
|
65 - 90
110 - 130
140 - 180
|
2
2
3
|
12
12
18
|
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