Atom Arc 8018-C1
Atom Arc 8018-C1 electrodes deposit weld metal which contains nominal 2.33% Ni. Their principal use is in the welding of nickel-bearing steels for applications where toughness of the weld metal at low temperatures is important.
Industries
- Bridge Construction
- Industrial and General Fabrication
- Mobile Equipment
- Petrochemical
Welding Process
- SMAW/MMA (Stick)
Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties
| as welded | ||||
| stress relieved | ||||
| 1 hr | ||||
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | As Welded | Stress Relieved |
| Reduction in Area | 74 % | 74 % |
| Tensile Strength | 620 MPa (90 ksi) | 595 MPa (86 ksi) |
| Yield Strength | 550 MPa (80 ksi) | 515 MPa (75 ksi) |
| Elongation | 30 % | 30 % |
| Testing Time | 1 hr | |
| Testing Temperature | 621 degC (1150 degF) |
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 |
| 200-300 A | 2.2 kg/h (4.9 lb/h) | 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) | 76.4 % | 200 A |
| 200-300 A | 2.4 kg/h (5.4 lb/h) | 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) | 74.6 % | 250 A |
| 250-350 A | 2.9 kg/h (6.5 lb/h) | 5.6 mm (7/32 in.) | 75 % | 250 A |
| 250-350 A | 3.3 kg/h (7.2 lb/h) | 5.6 mm (7/32 in.) | 74 % | 300 A |
| 300-400 A | 3.5 kg/h (7.7 lb/h) | 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) | 78 % | 300 A |
| 300-400 A | 3.9 kg/h (8.7 lb/h) | 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) | 77 % | 350 A |
Classifications
| Classifications |
ASME SFA 5.5 : AWS A5.5 : E8018-C1 H4R |
Approvals
| Approvals |
ABS 3Y CWB CSA W48 E5518-C1 LR 3m,3Ym(H15) |
| 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 | Cu | Mn | Mo | Nb | Ni | P | S | Si | V | ||||
| 0.047 % | 0.06 % | 0.122 % | 1.13 % | 0.02 % | 0.003 % | 2.41 % | 0.01 % | 0.01 % | 0.33 % | 0.009 % | ||||
Part Numbers and Accessories
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