Specifications:
- AWS/ASME SFA A5.5 : E 8018 B6
- EN ISO 3580: E CrMo5 B 32 H5
Description and Application
- Basic coated electrode 5% Cr – 0.5% Mo, Service temperature of maximum 600ºC.
- Welding of Cr-Mo alloys of similar composition Suitable for critical thick joints.
- Suitable for welding high pressure steam pipes, pressure vessels, boilers.
Typical all weld metal composition [wt%]
| C | Mn | Si | Mo | Cr |
| 0.06 | 0.8 | 0.35 | 0.60 | 5.2 |
Typical all weld metal mechanical properties
| Rp 0.2 [MPa] | Rm [MPa] | A5 [%] | Impact [ISO-V] | Heat Treatment |
| 530 | 630 | 22 | 140 J @ 20°C | U |
Welding positions
RE-DRYING
300°C/2H
| Diameter | Length | Current [amps] | ||
| in | mm | in | mm | |
| 3/32 | 2.5 | 14 | 350 | 65-95 |
| 1/8 | 3.25 | 14 | 350 | 90-130 |
| 5/32 | 4.0 | 14 | 350 | 125-180 |
| 3/16 | 5.0 | 18 | 450 | 180-240 |
