Atom Arc 7018-C3L is a low hydrogen, iron powder electrode that
produces a low carbon 1% nickel weld metal deposit.
Atom Arc 7018-C3L is a low hydrogen, iron powder electrode that
produces a low carbon 1% nickel weld metal deposit. Weldments made
with Atom Arc 7018-C3L provide better notch toughness and lower
hardness when compared to an E8018-C3 class electrode.
Atom Arc 7018-C3L is used for the fabrication of cold storage tanks.

| Tensile Strength | 79 ksi, 550 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 67 ksi, 460 MPa |
| Typical Hardness of Deposited Metal | 170-190 Brinnell |
| Elongation in 2" | 28 % |
| Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties | |
| Testing Temperature -50ºF (-45ºC) | 70 ft.-lbs. |
| Testing Temperature -60ºF (-51º) | 50 ft.-lbs. |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | 0.023 % |
| Mn | 1.09 % |
| Si | 0.15 % |
| P | 0.014 % |
| S | 0.013 % |
| Ni | 1.05 % |
| Mo | 0.24 % |
| 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 % |
| 120 A | 90-160 | 2.6 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. | 71.6 % | |
| 1/8 in., 3.2 mm | 140 A | 90-160 | 2.7 lbs./hr., 1.2 kg./hr. | 70.9 % |
| 130-220 | 3.1 lbs./hr., 1.4 kg./hr. | 75 % | ||
| 5/32 in., 4.0 mm | 170 A | 130-220 | 3.8 lbs./hr., 1.7 kg./hr. | 73.5 % |
| 200 A | 200-300 | 4.9 lbs./hr., 2.2 kg./hr. | 76.4 % | |
| 3/16 in., 4.8 mm | 250 A | 200-300 | 5.4 lbs./hr., 2.4 kg./hr. | 74.6 % |
| 250-350 | 6.5 lbs./hr., 2.9 kg./hr. | 75 % | ||
| 7/32 in., 5.6 mm | 300 A | 250-350 | 7.2 lbs./hr., 3.3 kg./hr. | 74 % |
| 300-400 | 7.7 lbs./hr., 3.5 kg./hr. | 78 % | ||
| 1/4 in., 6.4 mm | 350 A | 300-400 | 8.7 lbs./hr., 3.9 kg./hr. | 77 % |