Atom Arc 7018-1 is an all-position low hydrogen iron powder electrode that displays exceptional impacts at low temperatures in both the as-welded and stress-relieved conditions. Smooth metal transfer keeps spatter to a minimum, and the complete slag coverage is designed for easy removal.
Atom Arc 7018-1 is an all-position, low hydrogen electrode that provides exceptional impact toughness at low service temperatures. Atom Arc 7018-1 provides smooth metal transfer, minimal spatter, and easy slag removal. Atom Arc 7018-1 is used to join a wide variety of carbon and low alloy steels. It is also an excellent choice for welding higher strength steels if undermatching welds are specified.

| As Welded | |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 69 ksi, 475 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 81 ksi, 565 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 30 % |
| Reduction in Area | 72 % |
| Stress Relieved 8 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) | |
| Yield Strength | 60 ksi, 415 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 74 ksi, 510 MPa |
| Reduction in Area | 72 % |
| Elongation in 2" | 33 % |
| Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties | |
| Testing Temperature -50ºF (-46ºC) | |
| As Welded | 104 ft.-lbs., 141 J |
| Stress Relieved 8 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) | 165 ft.-lbs., 224 J |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | 0.04 % |
| Mn | 1.3 % |
| Si | 0.3 % |
| P | 0.014 % |
| S | 0.015 % |
| Diameter | Optimal Amperage | Range Amperage | Deposition Rate | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/32 in, 2.4 mm | 90 A | 70 - 100 | 1.7 lbs./hr., 0.8 kg./hr. | 66.3 % |
| 1/8 in, 3.2 mm | 120 A | 90 - 160 | 2.6 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. | 71.6 % |
| 140 A | 90 - 160 | 2.7 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. | 70.9 % | |
| 5/32 in, 4.0 mm | 140 A | 130 - 220 | 3.1 lbs./hr., 1.4 kg./hr. | 75 % |
| 170 A | 130 - 220 | 3.8 lbs./hr., 1.7 kg./hr. | 73.5 % | |
| 3/16 in, 4.8 mm | 200 A | 200 - 300 | 4.9 lbs./hr., 2.2 kg./hr. | 76.4 % |
| 250 A | 200 - 300 | 5.4 lbs./hr., 2.4 kg./hr. | 74.6 % | |
| 7/32 in, 5.6 mm | 250 A | 250 - 350 | 6.5 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. | 75 % |
| 300 A | 250 - 350 | 7.2 lbs./hr., 3.3 kg./hr. | 74 % | |
| 1/4 in, 6.4 mm | 300 A | 300 - 400 | 7.7 lbs./hr., 3.5 kg./hr. | 78 % |
| 350 A | 300 - 400 | 8.7 lbs./hr., 3.9 kg./hr. | 77 % |
Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018-1 to prevent underbead cracking. Preheat should be used with hardenable steels to prevent the formation of hard heat-affected zones and eliminate tendencies toward quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be required in welding heavy sections.