Atom Arc 8018-B6
Atom Arc 8018-B6 is designed to weld 5% Cr - 1/2% Mo creep resisting steels such as ASTM A387 Grade 5, A213-T5 and A335-P5. These steels are normally used in pressure vessels and piping for high temperature service.
Industries
- Pipeline
- Power Generation
- Ship/Barge Building
Welding Process
- SMAW/MMA (Stick)
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | Elongation | Tensile Strength | Testing Temperature | Testing Time | Yield Strength |
| Stress Relieved | 23 % | 695 MPa (101 ksi) | 746 degC (1375 degF) | 1 hr | 593 MPa (86 ksi) |
Deposition Data
| Current | Deposition Rate | Diameter | Deposition Efficiency (%) | Optimal Amps |
| 70-100 A | 0.8 kg/h (1.7 lb/h) | 2.4 mm (3/32 in.) | 66.3 % | 90 A |
| 90-160 A | 1.2 kg/h (2.6 lb/h) | 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) | 71.6 % | 120 A |
| 90-160 A | 1.2 kg/h (2.7 lb/h) | 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) | 70.9 % | 140 A |
| 130-220 A | 1.1 kg/h (3.1 lb/h) | 4.0 mm (5/32 in.) | 75 % | 140 A |
| 130-220 A | 1.7 kg/h (3.8 lb/h) | 4.0 mm (5/32 in.) | 73.5 % | 170 A |
Classifications
| Classifications |
ASME SFA 5.5 : AWS A5.5 : E8018-B6 H4R |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Coating Type | Low-hydrogen iron powder |
| 0 | |
| Welding Current | AC or DC+ |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
| Typical Weld Metal Analysis % | ||||||||||||||
| C | Cr | Mn | Mo | P | S | Si | X-bar | |||||||
| 0.07 % | 5.30 % | 0.70 % | 0.60 % | 0.013 % | 0.009 % | 0.50 % | < 15 ppm | |||||||
Part Numbers and Accessories
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