Identification :
GRIDUCT B3L E8018 B3L
Classification :
AWS/SFA 5.5: E8018 B3L, BS 2493:2Cr MoLBH, DIN 8575-84 ECrMo2B26
Characteristics :
A basic coated low hydrogen electrode which deposits extra low carbon 2.25%Cr / 1.0 % Mo weld metal. It is intended for welding creep resisting steels of similar composition, used in power generating plant operating at temperatures upto 600°C.The welds are of X-ray quality.
Typical Application :
ASTM A 335 grade P22 ASTM A199, A200 T3b, T4,T21, T22,A213 T22,A181 F22, boilers,pressure vessels, headers, high pressure piping, heat exchangers and condensers, power generation, oil refineries, petrochemical industries, valve bodies, superheaters hydrocrackers, coal liquification plant.
Weld Metal Analysis (Range) % :
C
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Mn
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Si
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P
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Cr
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Mo
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0.05 Max
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0.5 - 0.9
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0.80 Max
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0.03 Max
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0.03 Max
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2.0 - 2.50
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0.90 - 1.20
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Mechanical properties (Range) :
Tensile Strength (MPa)
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Yield Stress (MPa)
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Elongation (%) (L=4D)
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Charpy V-notch impact strength
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Temp
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Joules
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550-650
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460-580
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17-25
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0°C
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30-90
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