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ATOM ARC 8018-SR

Atom Arc 8018-SR is an E8018-G all-position low hydrogen electrode designed for stress relieving applications

Features

Atom Arc 8018-SR is an all-position low hydrogen electrode. The moisture resistance and welder appeal is similar to other Atom Arc electrodes. Atom Arc 8018-SR was developed to maintain 80 ksi (552 MPa) after 50 hours stress relieving.

Atom Arc 8018-SR
  • Industry
  • Process
  • Power Generation
  • Welding Process
  • SMAW (Stick)

Classifications

  • Classifications/Approvals

    • SFA/AWS A5.5; E8018-GH4R

Properties

Typical Properties
As Welded  
Reduction in Area 160 %
Stress Relieved 8 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC)  
Yield Strength 71 ksi, 490 MPa
Tensile Strength 85 ksi, 587 MPa
Elongation in 2" 29 %
Stress Relieved 20 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC)  
Yield Strength 72 ksi, 495 MPa
Tensile Strength 85 ksi, 580 MPa
Reduction in Area 76 %
Elongation in 2" 30 %
Stress Relieved 50 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC)  
Yield Strength 69 ksi, 470 MPa
Tensile Strength 82 ksi, 562 MPa
Reduction in Area 76
Elongation in 2" 32 %
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties  
Testing Temperature 60ºF (16ºC)  
Stress Relieved 8 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 160 ft.-lbs., 217 J
Stress Relieved 20 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 172 ft.-lbs., 233 J
Stress Relieved 50 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 165 ft.-lbs., 224 J
Testing Temperature -50ºF (-46ºC)  
Stress Relieved 8 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 108 ft.-lbs., 146 J
Stress Relieved 20 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 106 ft.-lbs., 144 J
Stress Relieved 50 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 114 ft.-lbs., 155 J
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis  
C 0.08 %
Mn 1.10 %
Si 0.3 %
P 0.014 %
Cr 0.007 %
Ni 1.0 %
Mo 0.3 %

SAW

Accessories

Depositions

Deposition Table
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 %

Extra Info

Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation of a hard heat-affected zone. Preheat may also be required in welding heavy sections