Atom Arc 8018-NM electrodes are used for welding the quenched and tempered manganese-molybdenum-nickel steels.
Atom Arc 8018-NM electrodes are used for welding the quenched and tempered manganese-molybdenum-nickel steels. This electrode was developed for use on pressure vessels for nuclear reactors where long term stress relieving is required.

| As Welded | |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 85 ksi, 585 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 95 ksi, 655 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 25 % |
| Stress Relieved 16 hrs. @ 1150°F (621°C) | |
| Yield Strength | 78 ksi, 540 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | 88 ksi, 605 MPa |
| Elongation in 2" | 29 % |
| Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties | |
| Testing Temperature 0ºF (-18ºC) | |
| As Welded | 111 ft.-lbs., 150 J |
| Stress Relieved 16 hrs. @ 1150ºF (621ºC) | 118 ft.-lbs., 160 J |
| Testing Temperature -50°F (-10°C) | |
| As Welded | 65 ft.-lbs., 88 J |
| Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis | |
| C | 0.043 % |
| Mn | 1.20 % |
| Si | .35 % |
| P | .011 % |
| S | .009 % |
| Ni | .99 % |
| Mo | .54 % |
| Part No. | Model / Product Description | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 255201410 | AA 8018-NM 1/4X18X50#HS | 662303018412 |
| 255201816 | AA 8018-NM 1/8X14X50#HS | 662303018580 |
| 255203119 | AA 8018-NM 3/16X14X50#HS | 662303018559 |
| 255205304 | AA 8018-NM 3/16X18X50#HS | 662303074999 |
| 255205312 | AA 8018-NM 5/32X14X50#HS | 662303018566 |
| 255205320 | AA 8018-NM 5/32X18X50#HS | 662303078027 |
| 255207318 | AA 8018-NM 7/32X18X50#HS | 662303018573 |
| 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 % |
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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