Atom Arc 8018-B8
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.
Industries
- Pipeline
- Power Generation
- Ship/Barge Building
Welding Process
- SMAW/MMA (Stick)
Typical Tensile Properties
| Condition | Elongation | Tensile Strength | Testing Temperature | Testing Time | Yield Strength |
| Stress Relieved | 22 % | 676 MPa (98 ksi) | 746 degC (1375 degF) | 1 hr | 545 MPa (79 ksi) |
Deposition Data
| Current | Deposition Rate | Diameter | Deposition Efficiency (%) | Optimal Amps |
| 70-100 A | 0.8 kg/h (1.7 lb/h) | 2.4 mm (3/32 in.) | 66.3 % | 90 A |
| 90-160 A | 1.2 kg/h (2.6 lb/h) | 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) | 71.6 % | 120 A |
| 90-160 A | 1.2 kg/h (2.7 lb/h) | 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) | 70.9 % | 140 A |
| 130-220 A | 1.7 kg/h (3.8 lb/h) | 4.0 mm (5/32 in.) | 73.5 % | 170 A |
| 200-300 A | 2.2 kg/h (4.9 lb/h) | 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) | 76.4 % | 200 A |
| 200-300 A | 2.4 kg/h (5.4 lb/h) | 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) | 74.6 % | 250 A |
| 130-220 A | 1.1 kg/h (3.1 lb/h) | 4.0 mm (5/32 in.) | 75 % | 140 A |
Classifications
| Grade | E8018-B8H4R |
| Name | AWS A5.5 |
| Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. |
Consumable Characteristics
| Coating Type | Low-hydrogen iron powder |
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| Welding Current | AC or DC+ |
Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
| Typical Weld Metal Analysis % | ||||||||||||||
| C | Cr | Mn | Mo | P | S | Si | X-bar | |||||||
| 0.07 % | 8.60 % | 0.80 % | 1.00 % | 0.01 % | 0.01 % | 0.30 % | <15 ppm | |||||||