Atom Arc 8018-B8 is designed to weld 9% Cr - 1% Mo creep resisting steels such as ASTM A213-T9 and A335-P9. These steels are used in pressure vessels and piping for high temperature service.
Atom Arc 8018-B8 is designed to weld 9% Cr - 1% Mo creep resisting steels such as ASTM A213-T9 and A335-P9. These steels are used in pressure vessels and piping for high temperature service.

| Stress Relieved 1 hr. @ 1375ºF (746ºC) | |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 79 ksi, 545 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 98 ksi, 676 MPa |
| Elongation | 22% |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | 0.07 % |
| Mn | 0.94 % |
| Si | 0.27 % |
| P | 0.007 % |
| S | 0.009 % |
| Cr | 9.0 % |
| Mo | 0.03 % |
| 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 % |
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.
All listed prices are in U.S. dollars and represent the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for sale in the United States. Actual selling price will be determined by the Distributor. Prices are subject to change without notice.