OK Flux 852 is excellent for clean base plate.
OK Flux contains no alloys and is chemically homogeneous. It is exceptionally low in moisture level and will not absorb moisture in storage. OK Flux 852 should only be used where the base plate is clean and free of rust and mill scale.

| Typical Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| As Welded | |
| Spoolarc 81 | |
| Tensile Strength | 76 ksi, 527 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 64 ksi, 445 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 29 % |
| CVN | 86 ft.-lbs., 117 J |
| Temperature | -60 °F, -51 °C |
| Spoolarc 83 | |
| Tensile Strength | 99 ksi, 686 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 88 ksi, 607 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 27 % |
| CVN | 33 ft.-lbs., 45 J |
| Temperature | -22 °F, -30 °C |
| Spoolarc 40 | |
| Tensile Strength | 85 ksi, 590 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 73 ksi, 503 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 27 % |
| CVN | 37 ft.-lbs., 50 J |
| Temperature | -20 °F, -29 °C |
| Spoolarc 36 | |
| Tensile Strength | 84 ksi, 583 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 71 ksi, 490 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 28 % |
| CVN | 75 ft.-lbs., 102 J |
| Temperature | -60 °F, -51 °C |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| As Welded | |
| Spoolarc 81 | |
| C | 0.09 % |
| Mn | 0.64 % |
| Si | 0.39 % |
| P | 0.012 % |
| S | 0.008 % |
| Spoolarc 83 | |
| C | 0.09 % |
| Mn | 0.70 % |
| Si | 0.25 % |
| P | 0.008 % |
| S | 0.009 % |
| Mo | 0.43 % |
| Spoolarc 40 | |
| C | 0.07 % |
| Mn | 1.05 % |
| Si | 0.36 % |
| P | 0.028 % |
| S | 0.011 % |
| Mo | 0.49 % |
| Spoolarc 36 | |
| C | 0.09 % |
| Mn | 1.26 % |
| Si | 0.31 % |
| P | 0.012 % |
| S | 0.008 % |
OK Flux 852 is a neutral, fused flux designed for welding of carbon and low alloy steel line pipe. OK Flux 852 can be used with a wide variety of carbon and low alloy steel wires to achieve excellent mechanical properties. It is suitable for use with AC, DC, or multiple wires with excellent slag detachability and welding performance. It is widely used for the longitudinal seam welding of line pipe where good notch toughness properties are required.
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