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This document provides information about Atom Arc 8018 electrodes, which deposit 1% Ni weld metal and are used to weld high-tensile steels from 70-80 ksi. It details the specifications, approvals, welding parameters, typical properties, and deposition rates of the electrodes.

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Atom Arc 8018

This document provides information about Atom Arc 8018 electrodes, which deposit 1% Ni weld metal and are used to weld high-tensile steels from 70-80 ksi. It details the specifications, approvals, welding parameters, typical properties, and deposition rates of the electrodes.

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LOW ALLOY

STICK ELECTRODES (SMAW)

Atom Arc 8018

Atom Arc 8018 electrodes deposit 1% Ni weld metal. They are used primarily to weld high-tensile steels in the 70-80 ksi (483-552 MPa) tensile strength range,
especially where notch toughness at temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C) is required.

Specifications
Classifications ASME SFA 5.5 : E8018-C3H4R
AWS A5.5 : E8018-C3H4R
ASME SFA 5.1
Approvals ABS : 4Y(H5)
ABS : E8018-C3 (H4R)
CWB : E5518-C3-H4
LR : 4Y40 H10
MIL : MIL-8018-C3
Industry Pipeline
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Power Generation
Ship/Barge Building
Mobile Equipment
Petrochemical
Industrial and General Fabrication
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.

Welding Current AC, DC+


Diffusible Hydrogen < 4.0 ml/100g
Alloy Type Low alloyed (1% Ni)

Typical Tensile Properties


Condition Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation
As Welded 510 MPa ( 74 ksi ) 600 MPa ( 87 ksi ) 28 %
Stress Relieved 485 MPa ( 70 ksi ) 560 MPa ( 81 ksi ) 30 %
8 hour(s) 621 °C ( 1150 °F )

Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties


Condition Testing Temperature Impact Value
As Welded -29 °C ( -20 °F ) 168 J ( 124 ft-lb )
As Welded -40 °C ( -40 °F ) 114 J ( 84 ft-lb )
Stress Relieved -29 °C ( -20 °F ) 175 J ( 130 ft-lb )
Stress Relieved -40 °C ( -40 °F ) 156 J ( 115 ft-lb )

Typical Weld Metal Analysis %


C Mn Si S P Ni Cr Mo V Cu
0.045 1.08 0.31 0.01 0.01 0.91 0.06 0.12 0.009 0.139

Typical Weld Metal Analysis %


Nb
0.003

esab.com/fillermetals
LOW ALLOY

STICK ELECTRODES (SMAW)

Atom Arc 8018

Deposition Data
Diameter Current Voltage Deposition Efficiency Burn-off Time Deposition Rate @
(%) /Electrode 90% I max
0.0 x 457.0 mm 250-350 A 24.9 V 75.80 % 100 sec 3.28 kg/h
( 7.2 lbs/h )
0.0 x 457.0 mm 300-400 A 25.5 V 77.06 % 103 sec 4.22 kg/h
( 9.3 lbs/h )
2.4 x 356.0 mm 70-110 A 23.2 V 69.01 % 60 sec 0.92 kg/h
( 3/32 x 14.0 in. ) ( 2.0 lbs/h )
3.2 x 356.0 mm 90-160 A 23.9 V 72.23 % 70 sec 1.36 kg/h
( 1/8 x 14.0 in. ) ( 3.0 lbs/h )
4.0 x 356.0 mm 130-220 A 24.3 V 72.06 % 75 sec 1.89 kg/h
( 5/32 x 14.0 in. ) ( 4.2 lbs/h )
4.8 x 356.0 mm 200-300 A 24.3 V 71.04 % 74 sec 2.53 kg/h
( 3/16 x 14.0 in. ) ( 5.6 lbs/h )

esab.com/fillermetals

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