Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.4 : E 318 -16
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Description and Application
- Rutile-basic coated all position electrode for welding Ti, Nb stabilized austenitic stainless Cr-Ni-Mo steels.
- High resistance to inter-granular corrosion up to 400°C.
- Excellent weld-ability and easy slag release an both AC and DC.

Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
C |
Mn |
Si |
Cr |
Ni |
Mo |
Nb |
0.025 |
0.90 |
0.75 |
18.00 |
11.50 |
1.6 |
0.40 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
Rp 0.2 [MPa] |
Rm [MPa] |
A5 [%] |
Impact [ISO-V] |
490 |
600 |
35 |
60 J @ 20ºC |
Welding positions


RE-DRYING
300°C/2H
Diameter |
Length |
Current [amps] |
in |
mm |
in |
mm |
5/64 |
2.0 |
12 |
300 |
40-55 |
3/32 |
2.5 |
12 |
300 |
50-80 |
1/8 |
3.25 |
14 |
350 |
80-110 |
5/32 |
4.0 |
14 |
350 |
110-150 |
3/16 |
5.0 |
14 |
350 |
150-180 |