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ATOM ARC 8018-N

Atom Arc 8018-N is an all-position low hydrogen electrode that deposits weld metal with 3% Ni content. This electrode is used when low temperature notch toughness values are required.

Features

Atom Arc 8018-N electrodes produce excellent weld properties and are used to fabricate components where low temperature notch toughness values are required. Atom Arc 8018-N is also recommended for welding the 2% to 4% Ni steels.

Atom Arc 8018-N
  • Industry
  • Petrochemical
  • Process
  • Bridge Construction
  • Mobile Machinery
  • Welding Process
  • SMAW (Stick)

Classifications

  • Classifications/Approvals

    • ASME SFA 5.5

Properties

Typical Properties
As Welded  
Yield Strength 91 ksi, 625 MPa
Tensile Strength 101 ksi, 695 MPa
Elongation in 2" 26 %
Stress Relieved 1 hr. @ 1150ºF (621ºC)  
Yield Strength 80 ksi, 550 MPa
Tensile Strength 92 ksi, 635 MPa
Reduction in Area 74 %
Elongation in 2" 28 %
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties  
Testing Temperature -50ºF (-46ºC)  
As Welded 57 ft.-lbs., 77 J
Testing Temperature -100ºF (-73ºC)  
As Welded 35 ft.-lbs., 47 J
Stress Relieved 1 hr. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) 24 ft.-lbs., 33 J
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis  
C .044 %
Mn 1.02 %
Si .25 %
P .011 %
S .011 %
Ni 3.20 %

Part No.

8018-N
Part No. Model / Product Description UPC
255031411 AA 8018-N 1/4X18X50#HS 662303016913
255031817 AA 8018-N 1/8X14X50#HS 662303016937
255033110 AA 8018-N 3/16X14X50#HS 662303016951
255033318 AA 8018-N 3/32X14X50#HS 662303016975
255035313 AA 8018-N 5/32X14X50#HS 662303016999
255031825 AA 8018-N 1/8X14X10#HS 662303016944
255033128 AA 8018-N 3/16X14X10#HS 662303016968
255033326 AA 8018-N 3/32X14X10#HS 662303016982
255035321 AA 8018-N 5/32X14X10#HS 662303017002

SAW

Accessories

Depositions/Paramaters

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.

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