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ANSVAWS A5.11/A5.
11M-97
An American National Standard
Specification for
Nickel and
Nickel-Alloy
Welding Electrodes
for Shielded Metal
Arc Welding
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Key Words- Nickel, nickel-alloy weldingelectrodes, ANWAWS A5.11/A5.11 M-97
shielded metal arc welding electrodes, An American National Standard
welding electrodes
Approved by
American National StandardsInstitute
November 6,1997
Specification for
Nickel and Nickel-Alloy
Welding Electrodes for
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Supersedes ANSI/AWS AS.ll-90
Prepared by
AWS Committee on Filler Metals
Under the Directionof

AWS Technical Activities Committee
Approved by
AWS Board of Directors
Abstract
This specification describes the composition, dimensions, soundness, and properties of weld metal from more than20
classifications of nickel and nickel-alloy covered electrodes. Major topics include general requirements, testing, manu-
facturing, identification, and packaging, A guide to using the specification is included in an annex.
This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International Systemof Units (SI). Since these are
not equivalent, each system must be used independentlyof the other.
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Personnel
AWS Committee on Filler Metals
R. A. LaFave, Chair Elliott Company
J. R Hunt, 1st Vice Chair Consultant
D. A. Fink, 2nd Vice Chair The Lincoln Electric Company
H. M. Woodward, Secretary American Welding Society
*R. L. Bateman Electromanufacturas, S.A.
R. S. Brown Carpenter Technology Corporation
R. A. Bushey ESAB Welding and Cutting Products
J. Caprarola, JI: Consultant
*L. J. Christensen Consultant
R. J. Christoffel Consultant
D. D. Crockett The Lincoln Electric Company
R. A. Daemen Consultant
D. A. DelSignore Consultant
R. L. Drury I l l Caterpillar, Incorporated
H. W Ebert Exxon Research and Engineering Company
J. G. Feldstein Foster Wheeler Energy International
S. E. Ferree ESAB Welding and Cutting Products
L. Flasche Haynes International, Incorporated
R. S. Fuchs Böhler Thyssen Welding USA, Incorporated
C. E. Fuerstenau Alloy Ring Service
G. Hallstrom, JI: Hallstrom Consultants
R. B. Kadiyala Techalloy Company
D. J. Kotecki The Lincoln Electric Company
D. !I Ku American Bureau of Shipping
N. E. Larson Compressed Gas Industries
A. S. Laurenson Consultant
J. S. Lee Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
G. H. MucShane MAC Associates
W A. Marttila Chrysler Corporation
R. Menon Stoody Company
M. T. Merlo Select Arc, Incorporated
A. R. Mertes Ampco Metal, Incorporated
M. D. Morin ABB Power Generation
C. L, Null Department of the Navy
J. J. Payne Consultant
R. L. Peaslee Wall Colmonoy Corporation
E. W Pickering Consultant
M. A. Quintana The Lincoln Electric Company
*H. E Reid Consultant
*S. D. Reynolds, JI: Consultant
L. E Roberts Canadian Welding Bureau
P: K. Sulvesen Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
J. M. Suwhill, JI: Newport News Shipbuilding
A. P. Seidler Armco Steel Corporation
*Advisor
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W S. Severance ESAB Welding andCutting Products
*W A. Shopp Editorial Consultant
M. S. Sierdzinski ESAB Welding andCutting Products
*R. G. Sim The Lincoln Electric Company (Australia)
E. R. Stevens Fisher Controls International
*R. W Straiton Bechtel Corporation
R. A. Sulit Digital Systems Research
R. A. Swain Euroweld, Limited .
R. D. Thomas, J,: R. D. Thomas and Company
K. I? Thomberry J. W. Harris Company, Incorporated
*R. í'ïmerman Conarco, S.A.
*S. Tsutsumi Kobe Steel Limited-Welding Division
L.. T. Vernam AlcoTec Wire Company
G. J. vtanovych Mobil TechnologyCompany
T. R. Warren Ingalls Shipbuilding, Incorporated
H. D. Wehr Arcos Alloys
*E J. Winsor Consultant
K. G. Wold Siemens Power Corporation
AWS Subcommittee on Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Filler Metal

L. Flasche, Chair Haynes International, Incorporated
H. M. Woodward, Secretary American WeldingSociety
* E S. Babish Sandvik Steel Company
R. S. Brown Carpenter Technology Corporation
c. W cox Inco Alloys International, Incorporated
*D. A. DelSignore Consultant
*J. E Frawley General Electric Company
R. S. Fuchs Böhler Thyssen Welding USA, Incorporated
c! U! Hartmann Inco Alloys International, Incorporated
J. F! Hunt Consultant
R. B. Kadiyala Techalloy Company
E B. Luke ESAB Group, Incorporated
R. Menon Stoody Company
R. A. Swain Euroweld, Limited
*R. D. Thomas, J,: R. D. Thomas and Company
*J. W Tackett Consultant
*S. Tsutsumi Kobe Steel, Limited
J. E Tumer Consultant
H. D. Wehr Arcos Alloys
*Advisor
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Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of ANSVAWS A5.11/A5.11M-97, Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Welding
Electrodesfor Shielded Metal Arc Welding,but is included for information purposes only.)
This documentis the first revision to A5.11 specificationsthat makes useof both U.S. Customary Units andthe Inter-
national System of Units(SI). The measurementsare not exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used indepen-
dently of the other, without combining values in any way. In selecting rational metric units, ANSVAWS Al . I , Metric
Practice Guide for the Welding Industry,and International Standard I S 0 544, Filler Metals for Manual Welding - Size
Requirements, are used where suitable. Tables andfigures make use of both U.S. Customary and SI units, which with the
application of the specified tolerances provides for interchangeability of products in both the U.S. Customary and SI
units.
The first specification for nickel and nickel-alloy covered electrodes was issued in 1954 by a joint committee of the
American Society for Testing and Materials and the American Welding Society. The first revision in 1964 was also the
result of the cooperativeeffort. This revision is the fifth prepared entirely by the AWS Committee on Filler Metals.
Document Development
ASTMB295-54T Tentative Specification for NickelandNickelBaseAlloyCoveredWeldingElectrodes
AWS A5.11-54T
AWS A5.11-64T Tentative Specification for NickelandNickelAlloyCoveredWeldingElectrodes
ASTM B295-64T
AWS A5.11-69 Specification for Nickel
andNickel
Alloy
Covered
Welding
Electrodes
ANSI W3.11-1973
AWSA5.11-Add 1-75 Addenda to Specification for NickelandNickelAlloyCoveredWeldingElectrodes
AWS
A5.11-76 Specification for Nickel
andNickel
Alloy
Covered
Welding
Electrodes
ANSVAWSA5.11-83 Specification for NickelandNickelAlloyCoveredWeldingElectrodes
ANSVAWSA5.11-90SpecificationforNickelandNickelAlloyWeldingElectrodesforShieldedMetalArcWelding
Comments and suggestionsfor the improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to theSecretary,
Committee on Filler Metals, American Welding Society,550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami,FL 33126.
Official interpretations of any of the technical requirementsof this standard may be obtained by sendinga request, in
writing, to the Managing Director, Technical Services Division, American Welding Society. A formal reply will be
issued after it has been reviewed by the appropriate personnel following established procedures.

Table of Contents
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Personnel .................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Foreword ...................................................................................................................................................................
List of ..............................................................................................................................................................
Tables
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List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................................
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1. Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Part A-General Requirements
2. Normative References.......................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Classification........................................................................................................................................................ 2
4. Acceptance ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
5. Certification ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
6. Units of Measure and Rounding-Off Procedure.................................................................................................. 2
Part B.Tests. Procedures. and Requirements
7. Summary of Tests ................................................................................................................................................. 2
8. Retest .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
9. Weld Test Assemblies.......................................................................................................................................... 7
10. Chemical Analysis ............................................................................................................................................... 7
11. Radiographic Test................................................................................................................................................. 8
12. Tension Test ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
13. Bend Test ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Part C.Manufacture. Identification. and Packaging
14. Method of Manufacture ..................................................................................................................................... 17
15. Standard Sizes and Lengths ............................................................................................................................... 17
16. Core Wire and Covering .................................................................................................................................... 17
17. Exposed Core ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
18. Electrode Identification...................................................................................................................................... 18
19. Packaging ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
20. Marking of Packages .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Annex-Guide to AWS Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Welding Electrodes for
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Al . Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 23
A2 . Classification System ...................................................................................................................................... 23
A3 . Acceptance....................................................................................................................................................... 23
A4 . Certification..................................................................................................................................................... 24
A5 . Ventilation During Welding ............................................................................................................................. 25
A6 . Welding Considerations................................................................................................................................... 25
A7 . Description and Intended Useof Electrodes ................................................................................................... 25
A8 . Special Tests .................................................................................................................................................... 29
A9 . Discontinued Classifications ........................................................................................................................... 29
A10. Safety Considerations...................................................................................................................................... 29
AWS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and Welding Process .......................................................................... 33
AWS Filler Metal Spec@ationsand Related Documents ........................................................................................ 35
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List of Tables
Table Page No .
1 Chemical Composition Requirementsfor Undiluted Weld Metal ................................................................. 3
2 Required Tests andPositions ......................................................................................................................... 6
3 Base Metals for Test Assemblies ................................................................................................................. 11
4 All-Weld-Metal Tension Test Requirements................................................................................................ 18
5 Dimensions of Bend Test Specimens........................................................................................................... 18
6 Bend Test Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 20
7 Standard Sizes and Lengths ......................................................................................................................... 21
Al Comparison of Classifications ..................................................................................................................... 24
A2 Discontinued Classifications........................................................................................................................ 29
List of Figures
Figure Page No.
1 Pad for Chemical Analysisof Undiluted Weld Metal .................................................................................... 8
2 Groove Weld Test Assembly for Mechanical Properties and Soundness ...................................................... 9
3 Groove Weld Test Assemblyfor Radiographic Soundness Test.................................................................. IO
4 Radiographic Standardsfor 1/8 in . [3.2 mm] Test Assembly...................................................................... 12
7 Radiographic Standardsfor 1/2 in . [ 13 mm] Test Assembly....................................................................... 15
8 Radiographic Standardsfor 314 in . [19 mm] Test Assembly....................................................................... 16
9 Dimensions of All-Weld-Metal Tension Test Specimen .............................................................................. 17
10 Standard Bend TestJigs ............................................................................................................................... 19

Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy
Welding Electrodes for Shielded MetalArc Welding
1. Scope (1) ASTM A I3 IIA I3 1M, Standard Specification for

Structural Steelfor Ships
This specification prescribes requirements for the classi- ( 2 ) ASTM A 240lA 240M,Standard Specification for
fication of nickel and nickel-alloy covered electrodes for Heat-Resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stain-
shielded metal arc welding. It includes those composi- less Steel Plate, Sheet,und Strip f o r Pressure Vessels
tions in which the nickel content exceeds that of any
other element. 3) ASTM A 285lA 285M, Standard Specification for
Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon steel, Low- and Inter-
mediate-Tensile Strength
(4) ASTM A 5 151A 5 15M, Standard Specification for
Part A Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel,f o r Intermediate-
General Requirements and Higher-Temperature Service
(5) ASTM B 127, Standard Specification f o r Nickel-
2. Normative References Copper Alloy (UNS N04400)Plate, Sheet, and Strip
(6) ASTM B 160, Standard Specification f o r Nickel
2.1 The following ANSIIAWS standards2 are referenced Rod and Bar
in the mandatorysections of this document:
(7) ASTM B 162, Standard Specification f o r Nickel
(1) ANSIIAWS A1.1, Metric Practice Cuide for the
Plate, Sheet, and Strip
Welding Industry
( 2 ) ANSIIAWS A5.01, Filler Metal Procurement (8) ASTM B 164, Standard Specification f o r Nickel-
Guidelines Copper Alloy Rod,Bal; and Wire
( 3 ) ANSUAWS B4.0, Standard Methods for Mechani- (9) ASTM B 166, Standard Specification f o r Nickel-
cal Testing of Welds Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNSN06600, N06601, N06690,
N06025, and N06045) and Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-
2.2 The following ASTM and I S 0 standards3 are refer- Molybdenum Alloy (UNSNO6617)Rod, Bal; and Wire
enced in the mandatory sections of this document:
( I O) ASTM B 167, Standard Specification for Nickel-
Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNSN06600, N06601, N06690,
1. Nickel-basecoveredelectrodes for weldingcastironsare N06025, and N06045) Seamless Pipe and Tube
treated separately in ANSYAWS A5.15, Specificationfor Weld- ( 1 1) ASTM B 168, Standard Specification for Nickel-
ing Electrodes and Rods for Cast Iron. This specification is Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNSN06600, N06601, N06690,
availablefromtheAmericanWeldingSociety, 550 N.W. N06025, and N0604.5) and Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-
LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126. Molybdenum Alloy (UNS NO661 7 ) Plate, Sheet, and
2. AWS standards can be obtained from the American Welding Strip
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
( 1 2) ASTM B 333, Standard Specifcation for Nickel-
3. ASTM standards canbe obtained from the American Society
for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Con- Molybdenum Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip
shohocken, PA 19428-2959. IS0 standards are available from (13) ASTM B 435, Standard Specification f o r U N S
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute,ANSI, 11 West 42nd N06002, UNS N06230, UNS N12160, and UNS R30556
Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036. Plate, Sheet, and Strip

L997 m 0719'42b5 0509'457
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(14) ASTM B 443, Standard Specification for Nickel- 5. Certification

Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium Alloy (UNS
N06625) Plate, Sheet, and Strip By affixing the AWS specification and classification
(15) ASTM B 446, Standard Specification for Nickel- designation to the packaging, or the classification to the
Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium Alloy (UNS product, the manufacturer certifies that the product meets
N06625) Rod and Bar the requirements of this specification?
(16) ASTM B 575, Standard Specification f o r Low-
Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum- Chromium, Low-Carbon
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum, and Low-Carbon
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten Alloy Plate, 6. Units of Measure and
Sheet, and Strip Rounding-Off Procedure
(17) ASTM B 582, Standard Specification for Nickel-
Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper AlloyPlate, Sheet, 6.1 This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary
and Strip Units and the International System of Units (SI). The
measurements are not exact equivalents; therefore each
(1 8) ASTM E 29, Standard Practice for Using Signifi- system must be used independently of the other without
cant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with combining values in any way. The specification with the
Specifications designation A5.11 uses the U.S. Customary Units. Speci-
(19) ASTM E 38, Standard Methods f o r Chemical fication A5.11M uses SI Units. The latter are shown in
Analysis of Nickel-Chromium and Nickel-Chromium- appropriate columns in tables and in figures, and within
Iron Alloys brackets [ ] when used in the text.
(20) ASTM E 76, Standard Methods for Chemical
Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys 6.2 For purposes of determining conformance with this
(21) ASTM E 142, Methods for Controlling Quality of specification, an observed or calculated value shall be
Radiographic Testing rounded to the nearest 1000 psi [lo MPa] used in ex-
(22) I S 0 544, Filler Metals for Manual Welding - pressing the limiting value for other quantities in accor-
Size Requirements dance with the rounding-off method given in ASTM
E29, Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in
Tests to Determine Conformance with Specifications.
3. Classification
3.1 The welding electrodes covered by the A5.11/
A5.11M specification are classified using a system that is Part B
independent of U.S. Customary Units and the Interna-
tional System of Units(SI). Classification is according to
Tests, Procedures,
the chemical composition of their undiluted weld metal, and Requirements
as specified in Table1.
3.2 Electrodes classified under one classificationshall

not be classified under any other classification in this
specification.
7. Summary of Tests
The tests required for classification are specified in
Table 2. The purpose of these tests is to determine the
4. Acceptance chemical composition, the mechanical properties and
soundness of the weld metal, and the usability of the
Acceptance4 of the electrodes shall be in accordance electrode. The base metal for the weld test assemblies,
with the provisions of ANSVAWS A5.01, Filler Metal the welding and testing procedures to be employed, and
Procurement Guidelines. the results required are given in Section 9, Weld Test As-
semblies, through Section 13, Bend Test.
4. See Section A3. Acceptance (in

the Annex), for further infor-
mationconcerningacceptance and testingofthe material 5. See SectionA4.Certification(in the Annex), for further
shipped, as well as ANSYAWS A5.01, Filler Metal Pmcure- information concerning certification and the testing called for
ment Guidelines. to meet this requirement.

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Table 2
Required Tests and Positions
Tests Required
Diameter
Electrode
Position
Radiographic
Chemical
Bend
Tension
Radiographic
AWS ClassificationTestc** Testin. Testb mm Test Analysis
ENi- 1
. r
1
ENiCrFe-1 5/64
ENiCrFe-2 3/32
ENiCrFe-3 - 2.5 Required
Required
Required
Required V
ENiCrFe-4 118 3.2
ENiCrFe-7
ENiCrFe-9 '
<
ENiCrFe-1O 5/32
ENiCrMo-3 3/16
ENiCrMo-6 - F Required
Required
Required
Required
5.0
ENiCrMo-1O 114'
ENiCrMo- 14
ENiCu-7 , L
5/64 2.0
ENiMo- 1 2.4= 3/32
ENiMo-3
ENiMo-7
- 2.5
ENiMo-8 1/8 3.2 F* Required
Required
Required
Required
miMo-9 5/32 4.0
ENiMo- 10 4.gC3116
- 5.0
5/64
3/32
1
-
RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired
2.5
V
ENiCrCoMo-1
3.2 1/8
/16
ENiCrMo-1
ENiCrMo-2
ENiCrMo-5
ENiCrMo-4
ENiCrMo-7
ENiCrMo-9
ENiCrMo-11
1 if 5/32
5/32
-
Required
4.0 Required
4.0
4.P
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
F
ENiCrMo- 13
5/64 2.0 I
3/32
-
RequiredRequiredRequiredRequired V
ENiCrMo- 12
3.2 1/8
5/32 F Required
4.0Required
Required
Required ì
I
Notes:
a. See Table 3 for base metals tobe used in these tests.
b. Three transverse side-bend test specimens are required except for 5/64 in. [2.0 mm] electrodes. For that size, two transverse face-bend specimens
are required.
c. The groove weld for mechanical properties (Figure 2) may also be used for the radiographic soundness test conducted in the flat position. In that
case, the test assemblyis radiographed before the couponsfor the tensileand bend test specimensare removed.
d. The position of welding shown in this column isonly for the radiographic soundness test(V = vertical with uphill progression,F = flat). All other
test assemblies ce welded in the flat position.
e. Metric sizes not shown inI S 0 544.
f. Applies only to ENiCu-7 classification.

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8. Retest 9.3 Weld Pad. A weld pad shall be prepared as specified

in Table 2 and shownin Figure I , except when one of the
If the results of any test fail to meet the requirement, alternatives in 9.1 (taking the sample from the weld
that test shall be repeated twice. The results of both re- metal in the groove or from the tension test specimen) is
tests shall meet the requirement. Specimens for retest selected. Base metal of any convenient size, of the type
may be taken from the original test assembly, or from specified in Table 3, shall be used as the base for the
one or two new test assemblies. For chemical analysis, weld pad. The surface of the base metal on which the
retest need be onlyfor those specific elements that failed filler metal is deposited shall be clean. The pad shall be
to meet the test requirement. welded in the flat position with multiple beads and layers
If the results of one or both retests fail to meet the re- to obtain undiluted weld metal. The type of current and
quirement, the material under test shall be considered as range of amperage used for welding shall be as recom-
not meeting the requirements ofthis specification for that mended by the manufacturer. The preheat temperature
classification. shall be not less than 60°F [16"C] and the interpass tem-
In the event that, during preparation or after comple- perature shall not exceed 300°F [ 150"C]. The slag shall
tion of any test, it is clearly determined that prescribed or be removed after each pass. The pad may be quenched in
proper procedures were not followed in preparing the water (temperature above 60°F [ 16"C]) between passes.
weld test assembly or test specimen(s) or in conducting The dimensions of the completed pad shall be as shown
the test, the test shall be considered invalid, without re- in Figure 1 for each size of electrode. Testing of this
gard to whether the test was actually completed, or assembly shall be as specified in Section 10, Chemical
whether test results met, or failed to meet, the require- Analysis.
ment. That test shall be repeated, following proper pre- 9.4 Groove Weld
scribed procedures. In this case, the requirement for
doubling ofthe number of test specimens does not apply. 9.4.1 Mechanical Properties and Soundness.A test
assembly shall be prepared and welded as specified in
Figure 2 and Table 2 using base metal of an appropriate
type in Table 3. Testing of this assemblyshall be as spec-
9. Weld Test Assemblies ified in Section 12, Tension Test, and Section 13, Bend
Test. Additionally, this assembly may be used to satisfy
9.1 To perform all required tests as specified in Table 2, a the requirements of the flat position radiographic test
minimum of one weld test assembly is required. Two, or (Note c to Table 2). In that case, the assemblyshall be ra-
even three, may be necessary (according to the classifi- diographed as required in Section 11, Radiographic Test.
cation, size, and manner in which the testing is con- The assembly shall be tested in the as-welded condition.
ducted, i.e., with respect to alternative options).
9.4.2 Radiographic Soundness. A test assembly
The weld test assemblies are identified as follows: shall be prepared for electrodes of all classifications and
( I ) The weld pad in Figure 1 for chemical analysis of welded as shown in Figure 3. using base metal ofthe ap-
the undiluted weld metal propriate type specified in Table 3. The welding position
(2) The groove weld in Figure 2 for mechanical prop- shall be as specified in Table 2 for the different electrode
erties and soundness sizes and classifications. Testing of the assembly shall be
(3) The groove weld in Figure 3 for radiographic as specified in Section 11, Radiographic Test. The
soundness. groove weld in Figure 2 may be radiographed (for those
The sample for chemical analysis may be taken from a classifications for which the radiographic test is welded
low dilution area in the groove weldin Figure 2, or from i n the flat position), thus eliminating the need to make
the reduced section of the fractured tension test speci- the groove weld in Figure 3, in those cases.
men, thereby avoidingthe need to make the weld pad. In
case of dispute, the weld pad shall be the referee method.
10. Chemical Analysis
9.2 Preparation of each weld test assembly shall be as
prescribed in 9.3, 9.4.1, and 9.4.2. The base metal for 10.1The sample for analysis shall be taken from weld
each assembly shall meet the requirements of the appro- metal obtained from the weldpad, the reduced section of
priate ASTM specification shown in Table3 or an equiv- the fractured tension test specimen, or a low-dilution
alent specification. Testing of the assemblies shall be as area of the groove weld in Figure 2. The top surface of
prescribed in Section 10, Chemical Analysis, Section 11, the pad described in 9.3 and shown in Figure 1 (when the
Radiographic Test, Section 12, Tension Test, and Section pad is used), shall be removed and discarded. A sample
13, Bend Test. for analysis shall be obtained from the underlying metal

8
Electrode Size Weld Pad Size

mm, min. in., mm in.
5/64 2.0
L= 1-112 38
2.4’ 3/32
- 2.5 W=
H=
1-112
112
38
13
1I8 3.2
5/32 4.0
L= 2 50
4.8’ W1 6 W= 2 50
- 5.0 H= 718 22
1I4 6.4’
‘Metric sizes not shown in IS0 544.
General Notes:
1. The number and size of the beads will vary according to the size of the weave,as well as the amperage
of the electrode and the width
employed.
2. If carbon steelbase metal is used for the chemical analysis pad, the height
of the pad (dimensionH) shall be increased as required in
Note aof Table 3.
Figure 1-Pad for Chemical Analysisof Undiluted Weld Metal
by any appropriate mechanical means. The sample shall Standard Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-
be freeof slag. Chromium and Nickel-Chromium-ZronAlloys, or ASTM
For electrodes smaller than 5/32 in. [4.0 mm], the E76,Standard Methodsfor Chemical Analysis of Nickel-
sample shall be taken at least 3/8 in. [9.5 mm] from the Copper Alloys,as appropriate.
nearest surface of the base metal. For electrodes 5/32 in.
10.3 The results of the analysis shallmeet the require-
[4.0 mm] and larger, the sample shall be taken at least
ments of Table 1 for the classification of electrode under
3/4 in. [19 mm] from that surface. If carbon-steel base
test.
metal is used in the chemical analysis test pad, see Note
“a” in Table 3. The sample from the reduced section of
the fractured tension test
specimen and the sample froma
low-dilution area of the groove weld shall be prepared 11. Radiographic Test
for analysisby any suitable mechanical means.
11.1The radiographic soundnesstest weld described in
10.2 The sample shall beanalyzed by accepted analytical 9.4.2 and shown in Figure 3 (or the groove weld de-
methods. The referee method shall be eitherASTM E38. scribed in 9.4.1 and shown in Figure 2, when that is de-

9
BUlTERING
c WELD
CENTERLINE
1 in. (25mm) LAYERS

MINIMUM
E BEND
T
'
1
'
TENSION
SPECIMEN SPECIMENS
LAYOUT OF TEST ASSEMBLY

I I LT/2
BUlTERlNG CONDITIONS FOR
CARBON STEELTEST PLATE ASSEMBLY
r
F{{
\rRlfli
5 deg. MAXIMUM
""
f
MATCHING COMPOSITION
TEST PLATE ASSEMBLY
AFTER
WELDING
BACKING
ANY
BE
MAY
BAR
SUITABLE DIMENSION BUlTERlNG CONDITIONS AND
TENSILE SPECIMEN LOCATION
GROOVE PREPARATION
(Thickness),
min. T Electrode
Size R (Root
Layers of
opening)a
Number
mm in.
5/64 10 2.0 318 3116 5 (b)
2.4c 3/32 13 1 /2 1 I4 7 (b)
- 2.5 1 /2 13 1 I4 7 (b)
118 3.2 19 1 12 1J4 7 (b)
4.0 5/32 W4 19 13 1 I2 6
316 4.8c W4 19 13 1 12 6
- 5.0 W4 19 13 1 12 6
114 19
6.4c 314 13 1 12 6
a. Tolerance: ilIl 6 in. [2mm].
b. Number of layers not specified, but pass and layer sequence shall
be recorded and reported.
c. Metric sizes not shown in IS0 544.
General Notes:
1. Base metal shallbe as specified inTable 3.
2. The surfaces to be welded shall be clean.
3. The minimum lengthof the test assemblyis 6 in. [150mm] but the assembly shall be as long as necessaryto provide the specimens
for the number and type of tests required. Minimum width6is in. [150 mm].
4. Prior to welding, the assembly may be preset so that the welded joint will be within
5 degrees of plane after welding. As an alternate,
restraint or a combinationof restraint and presetting may be used. A test assembly that is more5than degrees out of plane shall be
discarded. Straightening of the test assembly is prohibited.
5. Welding shall be performed in the flat position, using the type and range of current and welding technique recommended by the elec-
trode manufacturer.
6. The preheat temperature shall be60°F [16"C]. The interpass temperature shall not exceed 300°F [150°C].
7. The welds shallbe made with stringer beads or weave beads no wider than four times the diameter of the core wire. The completed
of the test plate.For electrodes larger than118 in. [3.2mm], the root beads may be depos-
weld shallbe at least flush with the surface
ited with3/32or 118 in. [2.4, or 3.2mm] electrodes.
2.5,
8. The tests shall be conducted without a postweld heat treatment.
Figure 2-Groove Weld Test Assembly for Mechanical Properties and Soundness

10
BUlTERING
LAYERS
BUlTERING
LAYERS BUTTER
LAYERS
BUTTERING CONDITIONSFOR
CARBON STEEL TEST PLATE ASSEMBLY
MATCHING COMPOSITION
TEST PLATE ASSEMBLY
r- 6 in. (150mm) MINIMUM

--i BUlTERING CONDmONSAND
TENSILE SPECIMEN LOCATION
L BACKING BAR MAY BE ANY

SUITABLE DIMENSION
Electrode Size T (Thickness), min. R (Root opening)a

in. in. mm mm in.
5/64 2.0 1 I8 3 1 18 3
3/32 2.4b 1 I4 7 1 I4 7
- 2.5 1I4 7 1I4 7
3.2 1 I8 318 10 5/1 6 8
5/32 4.0 W8 10 3/8 10
3/1 6 4.8b 1/2 13 1/2 13
- 13 5.0 1/2 1/2 13
6.4b 1 14 1/2 13 1/2 13
a. Tolerance: i1116 in. [2mm].
b. Metric sizes not shown in IS0 544.
General Notes:
1. Base metal shall beas specified in Table 3.
2. The surfaces to be welded shall be clean.
3. Welding shall be conducted in the vertical-up or flat position. as required in Table 2 (also see note c in Table 2) using the type and
range of current, and technique recommended by the electrode manufacturer.
4. The preheat temperature shallbe 60°F [16"C].The interpass temperatureshall not exceed300°F [150°C].
5. The welds shall be made with a stringer bead technique or a weave to produce a beadM wider than four times the diameter of the
core wire.The root layerin tests of electrodes larger than 1/8in. [3.2mm] diameter may be deposited with 3/32or 1/8in. [2.4, 2.5 or
3.2mm] electrodes of that same classification. In additionto the start and stop at the ends of the weld, each bead shall also contain a
start and astop somewhere in between.
6. A small amount of grinding between beadsis permissible for welds inthe vertical position, but an Inordinate amount should not be re-
quired to produce a satisfactory weld.
7. The completed weld shallbe at least flush with the surfaœ of the test plate.
8. The backing strip shall be removed, and the weld on both sides of the assembly shallbe machined or ground smooth and flush with
the original surfacesof the base plate.
9. The assembly shall be radiographed as specifiedin Section 11, Radiographic Test.
Figure 3-Groove Weld Test Assembly for Radiographic Soundness Test

Table 3
Base Metalsfor Test Assemblies
UNS
SpecificationsC
ASTM
AWS
Materialsa*b
Classification
~~
ENI- 1 Nickel B160, B162 N02200, NO2201
ENiCu-7 Nickel-Copper Alloy B127, B164 N04400

ENiCrFe-l,2,3,4,9, 10 Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy B166, B168 NO6600
ENiCrFe-7 Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy B166, B167, B168 NO6690
ENiMo-l,3.7,8,9, 10 Nickel-Molybdenum
B333 Alloy N10001, N10665, N10675
ENiCICoMo-
Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum
1 168
Alloy
166,
BB NM617
ENiCrMo- 1,9, 1 1 Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum

B582
Alloy N06007, N06985, NO6030
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum
B435
ENiCrMo-2Alloy NO6002
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum
ENiCrMo-3
B446 B443, Alloy NO6625
ENiCrMo-4,5,7, 10, 13,14Low-CarbonNickel-Chromium-MolybdenumB575 N10276, N06455, N06022,

Alloy N06059, NM686
ENiCrMo-6 Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy B166, B168 NO6600
ENiCrMo- 12 Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy A240 S3 1254

(Austenitic Stainless Steel)
Notes:
a. Either the base metals specifiedor carbon steel (A131, A285, A515) may be used. If carbon steel is used, two layers of buttering shall be applied to
the surface and the backing strip if appropriate. For chemical analysis, base metals other than those specified may
be used as the base for the undi-
luted weld pad provided that, for electrodes of the118 in. [3.2 mm] size and smaller, the minimum height shown in Figure 1 is 314 in. [ 19 mm] and
the sample for analysis is taken at least 5/8 in. [16 mm] from the nearest surface of the base metal. For electrode sizes 5/32 in. [4 mm] through
1/4 in. [6.4 mm], the dimensions are1 in. [25 mm] and 7/8 in. [22 mm], respectively.
b. All specified base metals shallbe in the annealed condition priorto welding.
c. Equivalent material specifications may be used.
sired and is permitted by Note c of Table 2), shall be (3) No rounded indications in excess of those permit-
radiographed toevaluate the usability of the electrode. In ted by the radiographic standards in Figures 4 through 8.
preparation for radiography, the backing shall be re- according to the thickness of the test assembly, or the
moved, and both surfaces of the weld shall be machined alternative method of evaluation in 11.3.1
or ground smooth and flush with the original surfaces of In evaluating the radiograph, 1 in. [25 mm] of the weld
the base metal. Both surfaces of the test assembly, in the on each endof the test assembly shall bedisregarded.
area of the weld, shall be smooth enough to avoid diffi-
culty in interpreting the radiograph. 11.3.1 The alternative method of evaluation involves
calculation of the total area of the rounded indications as
11.2 The weld shall be radiographed in accordance with they appear on the radiograph. This total area shall not
ASTM E142, Standard Method for Controlling Quality exceed 1 percent of the thickness of the test assembly
of Radiographic Testing. The quality level of inspection multiplied by the length of the weld used in the evalua-
shall be 2-2T. tion (length of the weld in the test assembly minus 1 in.
[25 mm] on eachend). The value given in Note 3 to each
11.3 The electrode meets the requirements of this specifi- of the Figures (4 through has been calculated for 6 in.
cation if the radiograph shows the following: [150 mm] of weld (an 8-in. [200-mm] long test assem-
( l ) No no fusion, and no bly). The value for weld lengths other than this will differ
plete penetration on a linearly proportional basis.
(2) No slag inclusions in excess of those permitted by
Note 4 to the radiographic standards inFigures 4 through 11.3.2 A rounded indication is an indication (on the
8, according to the size of the electrode radiograph)
whose
length is no
more
than three times its

12
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(A) MEDIUM ROUNDED INDICATIONS
SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.025 in. [0.6mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMllTED INANY 6 in. [150 mm] OF WELD IS 14.
(B) SMALL ROUNDED INDICATIONS
SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.020 in. [0.5 mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMllTED INANY 6 in. [150 mm]OF WELD IS 23.
General Notes:
1. The
. . chart
" ~~that is most remesentative of the size of the rounded indicationsin the radioaraph of the test assembly shall be used to
~
determine conformance with this specification. Rounded indications 1/64 in. [0.4 mm] a i d smaller shall be disregarded. The largest
dimension of the indication (including any is tail)
the size of the indication.
2. These radiographic requirementsare for test welds madein the laboratory specifically forclassification purposes. They are more
restrictive than those normally encountered in general fabrication.
3. When using the alternative method of evaluation describedI lin.3.1, the total cross-sectional areaof the rounded indications (calcu-
lated from measurements taken from the radiograph) shall not exceed 0.008in? [5.2 mm2] in any 6 in. [150 mm]of weld.
4. The acceptance standardfor slag inclusionsin this assemblyis the following:
(a) Length of each individual slag indication: 1/16[I in. .6mm] maximum
(b) Total length of all slag indications: 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] maximum
Figure 4-Radiographic Standards for 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] Test Assembly
width. Rounded indications may be circular, elliptical, 12.3 The results of the tension testshall meet the require-
conical, or irregular in shape, and they may have tails. ments specified in Table 4.
The size of a rounded indication is the largest dimension
of the indication including any tail that may be present.
The indications maybe of porosity or slag. The total area
of the rounded indications for the alternativemethod
13. Bend Test
shall not exceed the values given in Note 3 to the radio- 13.1 Three transverse side bend specimens (for elec-
graphic standards (Figures 4 through 8). Indications trodes larger than 5/64 in. [2.0 mm]) or two transverse
whose largest dimension does not exceed 1/64 in. face bend specimens (for 5/64 in. [2.0 mm] electrodes),
[0.40 mm] shall be disregarded. Test assemblies with as required in Table 2, shall be taken from the assembly
rounded indications larger than the largest indications described in 9.4.1 and shown in Figure 2. The dimen-
permitted in the radiographic standards do not meet the sions of the specimens shall be asshown in Table5.
requirements ofthis specification.
13.2 The specimens shall be bent uniformly through 180
degrees over 3/4-in.
a [19-mmI radius in any suitable jig.
Tb0 standard jigs are shown in Figure 10. Positioning of
12. Tension Test
the side bend specimensshall be such that the side of the
12.1 One all-weld-metal tensiontest specimen shall be bend withthe greater discontinuities, if any,is in tension.
machined from the groove weld describedin 9.4.1 and Positioning ofthe face bend specimens shall be such that
shown in Figure2. The dimensionsof the specimen shall the face of the weld is in tension.For both types of trans-
be as shown in Figure9. verse bend specimen, the weld shall be at the center of
the bend.
12.2 The specimen shall be tested in the manner de-
scribed in the tension test section of the latest edition of 13.3 Each specimen, after bending, shall conform to the
ANSIfAWS B4.0, Standard Methods for Mechanical 3/4-in. [ 19-mmI radius, with an appropriate allowance
Testing of Welds. for springback, and the weld metal shall not contain

13
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(A) ASSORTED ROUNDED INDICATIONS

NUMBER PERMITTED IN ANY 6 in. [150 mm] OF WELD IS 21, WITH THE FOLLOWINGRESTRICTIONS:
LARGE: UP TO 0.050in. [1.3 mm] - 4 PERMITTED
MEDIUM: UP TO 0.031 in. [0.8mm] - 5 PERMITTED
SMALL: UP TO 0.020in. [0.5 mm] - 12 PERMllTED
1. . . . . . . .
(B) LARGE ROUNDED INDICATIONS

NUMBER PERMITTED IN ANY 6 in. [150 mm] OF WELD IS 8.
I' . . . . *
. . . . . I
(C) MEDIUM ROUNDED INDICATIONS
SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.031 in.[0.8mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMllTED IN ANY 6 in. [150 mm] OF WELD IS 19.
. . , . . . . . . . . . . .
. . a a . . . . * . *
(D) SMALL ROUNDED INDICATIONS
SIZE PERMITTED IS 0.020 in. [0.5 mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMITTED IN ANY 6 in. [150mm] OF WELD IS 48.
General Notes:
1. The chart that is most representativeof the size of the rounded indicationsin the radiograph of the test assembly shall be used to de-
termine conformance with this specification. Rounded indications 1/64 in. [0.4 mm] and smaller shall be disregarded. The largest di-
mension of the indication (including any tail) is the size of the indication.
2. These radiographic requirements are for test welds made in the laboratory specifically for classification purposes. They are more re-
strictive than those normally encounteredin general fabrication.
3. When using the alternative method of evaluation described in 11.3.1, the total cross-sectional areaof the rounded indications (calcu-
lated from measurements taken from the radiograph) shall not exceed 0.015 in.2 [9.7 mm2] in any 6 in. [150 mm] of weld.
4. The acceptance standard for slag inclusions in this assembly is the following:
(a) Length of each individual slag indication:5/32 in. [4.0 mm] maximum
Figure 5-Radiographic Standards for 1/4 in. [6.4 mm] Test Assembly

14
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I
SIZE PERMITTED IS 0.075 in. [1.9mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMllTED INANY 6 in. [150mm] OF WELD IS 17,WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
LARGE: UPTO 0.075in. [1.9mm] - 3 PERMllTED
-
MEDIUM: UP TO 0.049in. [1.3mm] 3 PERMllTED
SMALL: UP TO 0.020in. [0.5mm] - 11 PERMITTED
O O
O O
O
..
SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.075in. [1.9mm] MAXIMUM.
NUMBER PERMllTED IN ANY 6 in. [I50mm] OF WELD IS 5.
. . . . . e
. ?
. .

NUMBER PERMITTED IN ANY 6 in. [150mm] OF WELD IS Il.
-
. '
-
.. .
. S .
. *
..
. . . . .
. .
e .
a
*
m . . . m .
..
'
a
a
.
.
. ... . . .. . . '

NUMBER PERMITTED IN ANY 6 in. [150mm] OF WELD IS 72.
General Notes:
1. The chart that is most representative of the size of the rounded indicationsin the radiographof the test assembly shall be used to de-
termine conformance with this specification. Rounded indications 1/64 in. [0.4mm] and smaller shallbe disregarded. The largest di-
mension of the indication (including any tail) is thesue of the indication.
2. These radiographic requirements arefor test welds made in the laboratory specificallyfor classification purposes. They are morere-
strictive than those normally encountered in general fabrication.
3. When using the alternative method of evaluation describedln 11.3.1,the total cross-sectlonal area of the rounded indications(calcu-
lated from measurements taken from the radiograph) shall not exceed 0.023in2 [14.8mm7 in any 6 in. [150 mm] of weld. ?
4. The acceptance standard for slag inclusionsin this assembly is thefolkwing:
(a) Lengthof each individual slag indication: 7/32 in. [5.6mm] maximum
(b) Total length of all slag indications: W8 in. [9.5mm] maximum
Figure 6-Radiographic Standards for 3/s in. [9.5 mm] Test Assembly

15
. . , * . .
.
* e
. .
O . .
’ .
SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.10 in. [2.5mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMllTED INANY 6 in. [150mm] OF WELD IS 45, WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
LARGE: UP TO 0.10 in. [2.5mm] - 1 PERMITTED
MEDIUM: UP TO 0.031 in. [0.8mm] - 9 PERMllTED
SMALL: UP TO0.019in. [0.5mm] - 35 PERMITTED
I O O I
I O O
I

NUMBER PERMITTEDIN ANY 6 in. [I50mm] OF WELD IS 4.
. . .
. 0 . . . * . *
SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.031 in. [OB mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMITTEDIN ANY 6 in. [150mm] OF WELD IS 40.
. . .. . . -. . . . - . .
.. - .
S .
. .
. . . e
*
. . . . e - *
. . . .
*
. . . . .
.
. . . .
.. . . .
.
I
. . . - *
SIZE PERMITTED IS 0.019in. [0.5mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMITTEDIN ANY 6 in. I150 mm] OF WELD IS 101.
General Notes:
1. The chart thatis most representative of the size of the rounded indicationsin the radiograph of the test assembly shall be used to de-
termine conformance with this specification. Rounded indications1/64in. [0.4mm] and smaller shall be disregarded. The largest di-
mension of the indication (including any tail) is the size of the indication.
2. These radiographic requirements are for test welds made in the laboratory specifically for classification purposes. They are more re-
strictive than those normally encounteredin general fabrication.
3. When using the alternative method of evaluation described in 11.3.1,the total cross-sectional areaof the rounded indications (calcu-
lated from measurements taken from the radiograph) shall not exceed 0.030in.2[19.4mm2] in any 6 in. [150mm] of weld.
(a) Lengthof each individual slag indication:7/32 in. [5.6mm] maximum
(b) Total length of all slag indications: 7/16in. [ll mm] maximum
Figure 7-Radiographic Standards for 112 in. [13 mm] Test Assembly

I. ' . . . e
. . .
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SIZE PERMITTEDIS 0.125 in. [3.2 mm] MAXIMUM.

NUMBER PERMITTEDIN ANY 6 in. [150 mm] OF WELD IS 53, WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
-
LARGE: UP TO 0.125 in. [3.2 mm] 1 PERMITTED
MEDIUM: UP TO0.034in. [0.9 mm] - 17 PERMllTED
-
SMALL: UP TO 0.024 in. [0.6 mm] 35 PERMITTED
e O
O
O

NUMBER PERMITTEDIN ANY 6 in. [150 mm] OF WELD IS 4.
. .
. .
S .

SIZE PERMITTEDIS 0.034in. [0.9 mm] MAXIMUM.
NUMBER PERMITTEDIN ANY 6 in. [150 mm] OF WELD IS 50.
. . . *
. . . ' . . .
..
0 .
. . . . e .
.. a .

NUMBER PERMllTED IN ANY 6 in. [150 mm]OF WELD IS 90.
General Notes:
1. The chart thatis most representative of the size of the rounded indications be used to de-
in the radiograph of the test assembly shall
termine conformance with thisspecifition. Rounded indications 1/64in. [0.4 mm] and smaller shall be disregarded.The largest di-
mension ofthe indication (including any tail) is the sizeof the indication.
2. These radographic requirements are for test welds made in the laboratory specifically for classification purposes. They are more re-
strictive than those normally encountered in general fabrication.
3. When using the alternative methodof evaluation described in 11.3.1, the total cross-sectional area of the rounded indications (calcu-
lated from measurements taken from the radiograph) shall not exceed 0.045 in2 [29.0 mm7 in any 6 in. [150 mm] of weld.
(a) Length of each individual slag indication: 5/16 v.9
in. mm] maximum
Figure 8-Radiographic Standards for 3/4 in. [19 mm]Test Assembly

17
Dimensions of Specimens, in.

Test Assembly
(T) Thickness G C B F-min in.2
314 0.500f 0.010 2.000i 0.005 0.22-114
(318) 0.38 314
1 I2
0.250 i 0.005 1 .O00f 0.005 0.18
1-114 3.8 0.05
3/8 0.160i 0.003 0.640i 0.005 314 5116 0.15 0.02
Dimensions of Specimens, mm
Test
(T) Thickness G C B F-min mm2
12.7 19 0.25 19
50.8i 0.13 57 129 9.5
0.13 6.4 13 9.525.4f 0.13 32 4.6 32
4.110 f 0.08 7.916.3i 0.13 19 13 3.8
General Notes:
1. Dimensions C and G shall be as shown, but the ends may be of any shape required to fit the testing machine, as long as the load is
kept axial.
2. The diameter of the specimen (dimension D) within the gage length (dimension G) shall be slightly smaller at the center than at the
ends (controlling dimension). The difference shall not exceed1 percent of the diameter.
3. The finish of the surface withinthe C dimension shall be no rougher than63 pin. [1.6pm].
Figure 9-Dimensions of All-Weld-Metal Tension Test Specimen
fissures in excess of those permitted in Table6 when ex- 15.2 The diameter of the core wire shall not vary more
amined with the unaidedeye. than k0.003 in. [+O.OS mm] from the diameterspecified.
The length shall not vary more than +3/8 in. [*IO mm]
from that specified.
Part C
Manufacture, Identification,
and Packaging 16. Core Wire and Covering
16.1 The core wire and covering shall be free of defects
that would interfere with uniform deposition of the
14. Method of Manufacture electrode.
The welding electrodes classified according to this
16.2 The core wire and covering shall be concentric to
specification may be manufactured by any method that
will produceelectrodes that meet the requirements of this the extent that the maximum core-plus-one covering di-
specification. mension shall not exceed the minimum core-plus-one
covering dimensionby more than the following:
(1) Seven percent of the mean dimension i n sizes
15. Standard Sizes and Lengths 3/32 in. [2.5 mm] and smaller
15.1 Standard sizes (diameter of the core wire) and (2) Five percentof the mean dimension insizes 118 in.
lengths of electrodes are as shown in Table 7. [3.2 mm] and 5/32 in. [4.0 mm]

S T D - A W S AS.LL/AS-LLM-ENGL
18
Table 4 (3) Four percent of the mean dimension in sizes

3/16 in. [4.8 mm] and larger
All-Weld-Metal Tension Test Requirements
The concentricity may be measured by any suitable
Tensile Strength, min. means.
AWS Elongation*
MPa Classification
ksi Percent, min.
1 60 410 20
17. Exposed Core
ENiCu-7 30 70 480 17.1The grip end of each electrode shall bebare (free of
covering) for adistance of not lessthan 3/4 in. [ 19 mm],
ENiCrFe-1 nor more than1-1/4 in. [32 mm], to provide for electrical
ENiCrFe-2 30 80 550
ENiCrFe-3 contact with the holder.
ENiCrFe-7 17.2 The arc endof each electrode shallbe sufficiently
ENiCrFe-4 20 95 650 bare and the covering sufficiently tapered to permit easy
ENiCrFe- O 1
ENicrFe-9
ENMo- 1
I 25 95 650
striking of the arc. The length of the bare portion (mea-
sured from the end to the point where the full cross sec-
tion of the covering is obtained) shall not exceed 1/8 in.
ENiMo-3 [3 mm] or the diameter of the core wire, whichever is
25 100 690 less. Electrodes with chipped coverings near the arc end,
ENiMo-7
ENiMo-1O baring the core wire no more than the lesser of 1/4 in.
[6 mm] or twice the diameter of thecore wire meet there-
ENiMo-9 25 95 650 quirements of this specification, providedno chip uncov-
ENiCrCoMo-1 90 620 25
ers more than50 percent of thecircumferenceof the core.
ENiCrMo-1 20 90 620
ENiCrMo-2 20 95 650 18. Electrode Identification
ENiCrMo-3 110 760 30
All electrodes shall be identified as follows:
ENiCrMo-4
ENiCrMo-5 18.1 At least one legible imprint of the electrode classifi-
ENiCrMo-7 25 100 690 cation shall be applied to the electrode covering within
ENiCrMo-1O 2-1/2 in. [ 6 4 mm] of the grip end of the electrode.
ENiCrMo- 1 3
18.2 The numbers and letters of the imprint shallbe of
ENiCrMo-6 35 90 620
bold block type ofa sizelarge enough to be legible.
ENiCrMo-9 25 90 620
18.3 The ink used for imprinting shall provide sufficient
ENiCrMo- 1 1 25 85 585 contrast with the electrode coveringso that in normal
ENiCrMo- 12 95 650 > 35 use, the numbers and letters are legible both before and
ENiCrMo-14 100 690 30 after welding.
*The elongationshall be determined from the gage length
equal 18.4 The prefix letter “ E in the electrode classification
to four times the gage diameter. may be omitted from the imprint.
~~ ~~ ~ ~
Table 5
Dimensions of Bend Test Specimens
Width, min. Length, min. min. Thickness,
in. mm in. mm in. mm
150
Side. 6 (3) 9.5 0) 3/8
150
FaCe’ 6 1-ln 9.5 38 3/8
Notes:
a The radius of the corners of the specimen shall be 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] maximum.
b. The width of the Spezimen is the thickness of the test assembly from which the specimen is taken (seeFigure 2).

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AS REQUIRED
TAPPED HOLE TO SUIT
TESTING MACHINE 7 r PLUNGER MEMBER
SHOULDERHARDENED
ANDGREASED
_"."_.
.""".
HARDENED ROLLERS
I I OF DIMENSION A IN
DIAMETER MAY BE
SUBSTITUTED FOR
JIG SHOULDERS
Standard Guided Bend Jig SPECIMEN THICKNESS + 1/16 in. (1.5 mm)
Figure Dimensions
in. mm
~~ ~ ~~ ~
1-112 A 38 r- ROLLER ANY DIAMETER

B 314 19
2-318 C 60
D 1-3116 30
E110 4-112
F 1-118 29
G 114 6.4
H 112 13
J 118 3.2 Wraparound Bend Jig
K 644 170 Figure Dimensions
L 3-718 98 mm in.
2 M 51
9 N 230 A 1-1/2 38
P 7- 112 190 B 314 19
Q 5-114 130
Notes:
1. Specimen thickness is 318 in. General Notes:
[9.5 mm] minimum. 1. Specimen thickness is 318 in. [9.5 mm] minimum.
2. Plunger and interior die sur- 2. Dimensions not shown are the optionof the designer; it is essential that the wrap-
faces shall be machine finished. around jig has adequate rigidityso the assembly will not spring during the bending
operation.
3. One end of the specimen shall be firmly clamped to the jig so the specimen does not
slide during bending.
Figure 10-Standard Bend Test Jigs

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Table 6
Bend Test Requirementsa
Fissures Permitted
Maximum Size Electrode Lengthc

Maximum
AWS ClassificationNumberb mm in. in. mm
1}
5/64
3/32 118 3
- 2.5
ENi- 1 118 3.2
i:d
5/32
3/16 E d 4 118 3
- 5.0
5/64
3/32
- 2.5 2.5 3/32
3.2 118
ENiCu-7
5/32 4.0 'I
3/16
-
114
5
4J3d
6Ad
.o
J
1 3/32 2.5
\
ENiMo-1 ENiMo-3
Mo-8 ENiMo-7
ENiMo-9
ENiMo- 1O
ENiCrFe-1 ENiCrFe-2 2.0 5/64
ENiCrFe-7 ENiCrFe-4
ENiCrFe-9
ENiCrFe- 1O
ENiCrCoMo-
ENiCrMo-
1 1 > 3 3/32 2.5
ENiCrMo-3ENiCrMo-2 5/32 4.0
ENiCrMo-5ENiCrMo-4 3/16
ENiCrMo-7
ENiCrMo-6 5.0
ENiCrMo-9
ENiCrMo-
10
o}
ENiCrMo-11 ENiCrMo-
12
ENiCrMo-13 ENiCrMo-
14
5/64
3/32
ENiCrFe-3 -
118 2
2.5 3/32
5/32 4.0
3/16 4.gd
- 5.0
Notes:
a These requirements apply to both si& and face-bend specimens.
b. The value shown isthe maximum number of fissurespermitted in the weld metalon the tension sideof each bend specimen.The sizes of the fis-
sures are defined in Note c.
c. The numberof fissures referred to in Note b, is for fissures between1/64 in. [0.4 mm] and the length shownin the last column of the table. Those
less than 1/64 in. [0.4 mm] in length and thoseon the comers of the specimens shallbe disregarded. Bend specimens with fissures longer than the
length shown do not meet the tequirements of this specification.
d. Metric sizesnot shown inIS0 544.

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Table 7
Standard Sizes and Lengths
Standard Lengthsa
ENiMo- 1 ENiMo-3
ENiMo-7 ENiMo-8
ENiCrFe- 1 ENiMo-9
ENiMo-
10
ENiCrFe-2 ENiCrCoMo-1 ENiCrMo-1
ENiCrMo-2 ENiCrMo-4 ENiCrFe-3
ENiCrFe-4 ENiCrMo-5
ENiCrMo-6
ENiCrMo-7 ENiCrMo-9 ENiCrFe-7
Electrode Size ENiCrFe-9 ENiCrMo- 1O ENiCrMo-1 1
(Core Wire ENiCrFe-10 ENiCrMo- 1ZC ENiCrMo- 13
Diameter) ENi- 1 ENiCrMo- ENiCu-7 ENiCrMo-3 14
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm
5/64 2.0
230 9 230 9 9 230 9 230
2.4b 3/32 9 or 12 230or300 9 o r 12 230or300 or 12 230or300 9 or 12 230 or 300
9
- 2.5 - 250 - 250 - 250 - 250
118 3.2 14 350 14 350 12 or 14 300 or 350 14 350
4.0 14 5/32 350 14 350 14 350 14 350
3/16‘ 4.8b*C 14 350 14 350 14 350 14 350
- 5.OC - - 350 350 - - - -
114 6.4b - - 14 350 - - - -
Notes:
a. Other sizes and lengths shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the supplier.
b. Metric sizes not shown inI S 0 544.
c. The 3/16 in. [4.8 or 5.0 m m ]diameter is not standardfor the ENiCrMo-12 classification.
19. Packaging
WARNING:
19.1 Electrodes shall be packaged to protect them from PROTECT yourself andothers. Read and understand this
damage during shipment and storage under normal label.
conditions. FUMES and GASES can be hazardousto your health.
19.2 Package weights shall be as agreed upon by supplier ARC RAYS can injure and burn skin.
and purchaser. ELECTRIC SHOCK can KILL.
o Before use, read and understand the manufacturer’s
instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs),
20. Marking of Packages and your employer’ssafety practices.
20.1 Thefollowingproductinformation (as a minimum) Keep your head out ofthe fumes.
shall belegiblymarkedontheoutside of each unit Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both,
package: to keep fumes and gases away from your breathing
zone andthe general area.
(1) AWS specification and classification designations
(year of issue may be excluded) o Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
( 2 ) Supplier’s name and trade designation Do not touch live electrical parts.
weight net(3) Size and o See American National Standard ANSUASC249.1,
(4) Lot, control, or heat number Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, pub-
lished by the American Welding Society,550 N.W. Le-
20.2 The following precautionary information(as a mini- Jeune Road, Miami,FL 33 126; and OSHA Safety and
mum) shall be prominently displayed in legible print on Health Standards,29 CFR 1910,available from theU S .
all packages of electrodes, including individual unit Government PrintingOfice, Washington, DC20402.
packages enclosed withina larger package. DO NOT REMOVE THIS INFORMATION

Annex
Guide to AWS Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy
Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
(This Annex is not a part of ANSI/AWS A5.11IA5.11M-97, Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Welding Elec-
trodes for Shielded Meral Arc Welding,but is includedfor information purposes only.)
Al. Introduction A2.3 From an application point of view, the electrode

classifications in this specification have corresponding
The purpose of this guide is to correlate the electrode classifications in ANSUAWS A5.14/A5.14M, Specifica-
classifications with their intended applications so the tionfor Bare Nickel andNickel-Alloy Welding Electrodes
specification can be usedeffectively. Reference to appro- and Rods, for those cases in which there is a correspond-
priate base metal specifications is made whenever that ing application for a bare electrode or rod (ER). Table A 1
can be done and when it would be helpful. Such refer- correlates the covered electrode classifications in this
ences are intended onlyas examples rather than complete edition with the corresponding ER classification in
listings of the base metals for which each filler metal is ANSYAWS A5.14/A5.14M. It also lists the current des-
suitable. ignation for each classification as it is given in a promi-
nent and pertinent military specification, when such a
designation exists.
A2. Classification System A2.4 An international system for designating welding
filler metals is under development by the International
A2.1 The system for identifying the electrode classifica-
Institute of Welding (IIW)for use in future specifications
tions in this specification follows the standard pattern
to be issued by the International Standards Organization
used in other AWS filler metal specifications. The letter
(ISO). Table Al shows the proposed designations for
“ E ’ at the beginning of each classification designation
nickel-alloy filler metals. In that system. the initial “ E ’
stands for electrode.
designates a covered electrode, the letter “N” the alloy
A2.2 Since the electrodes are classified according to the system, followed by a four-digit number. For nickel al-
chemical compositionof the weld metal theydeposit, the loys, the four-digit number is based on the UNS number
chemical symbol “Ni” appears right after the “E,” as a (see Table l), one of the five digits of which has been
means of identifying the electrodes as nickel-base alloys. eliminated.
The other symbols (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mo, and Co) in the desig-
nations are intended to group the electrodes according to
their principal alloying elements. The individual desig- A3. Acceptance
nations are made up of these symbols and a number at
the end of the designation (ENiMo-1 and ENiMo-3, for Acceptance of all welding materials classified under
example). These numbersseparate one composition from this specification is in accordance with
ANSYAWS A5.01,
another, within a group, and are not repeated within that Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines, as the specification
group. states. Any testing thata purchaser requiresof the supplier,
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Table A I
Comparison of Classifications
Present AWS Proposed IS0
Classificationa UNS Number
Designation‘
Military A5.141A5.14Md Designatione
ENI- 1 4N11 W82141 ERNi- 1 EN2061

ENicu-79N10 W84190 EN4060 ERNiCu-7
3N12
ENiCrFe- 1 W86132 EN6062 ERNiCrFe-5
ENiCrFe-2 4N1A W86 133 EN6092 ERNiCrFe-6
ENiCrFe-38N12 182 W86 EN6082 ERNiCr-3
ENiCrFe-4 W86 134 - - EN6093
ENiCrFe-7 W86152 - ERNiCrFe-7 -
ENiCrFe-9b W86094 - - EN6094
ENiCrFe-lob W86095 - - EN6095
ENiMo-3N1B
1 W80001 ERNiMo- 1 -
ENiMo-3 W 4N1 W80004 ERNiMo-3 -
ENiMo-7 EN1066- ERNiMo-7
EN~Mo-~~ W80008 EN1008- ERNiMo-8
ENiMo-gb EN1009- ERNiMo-9
ENiMo- 1Ob W80675 - ERNiMo- 1O -
W86117
ENiCrCoMo-1 - ERNiCrCoMo- 1 EN66 17
ENiCrMo-1 - ERNiCrMo-1 -
ENiCrMo-2 - ERNiCrMo-2 -
ENiCrMo-3
ENiCrMo-4 -
EN6276 ERNiCrMo-4
ENiCrMo-5 - -
ENiCrMo-6 - - EN6620
ENiCrMo-7 EN6455
- ERNiCrMo-7
ENiCrMo-9 EN6985
- ERNiCrMo-9
ENiCrMo- 1O W86022 - EN6022ERNiCrMo-10
1 ENiCrMo- 1 W86030 -
EN6030 11 ERNiCrMo-
ENiCrMo- - - EN6627
ENiCrMo-13 W86059 -
EN6059 13 ERNiCrMo-
ENiCrMo-14b EN6686
- ERNiCrMo-14
Notes:
a. ANSUAWS AS.11lA5.11M-97, Specification for Nickel and Nickel-AlloyElectrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
b. New classification.
c. Designations are from MIL-E-2220013, Nickel Base Alloy andCobalt Base Alloy Covered Welding Electrodes.
d. ANSUAWS AS.14lA5.14M-97, Specification for Bare Nickel andNickel-Alloy Welding Electrodes.
e. Il” Doc 11-1302-96.
for material shipped in accordance with this specification, uct, or the classification on the product itself, constitutes
should be clearly statedin the purchase order, according to the supplier’s (manufacturer’s)certification that the prod-
the provisions ofANSYAWS A5.01. In the absence of any uct meetsall of therequirements of the specification.
such statement in the purchase order, the supplier may The only testing requirement implicit in this certifica-
ship the material with whatever testing the supplier nor- tion is that the manufacturer has actually conducted the
mally conductson material of that classification,
as speci- tests required bythe specification on material that is rep-
fied in Schedule F, Table 1, of ANSV AWS A5.01. Testing resentative of that being shipped and that thematerial
in accordance with any other Schedule in that Table met the requirements of the specification. Representative
should be specifically required in the purchase order. In material, in this case, is any production run of that classi-
such cases, acceptance of the material shipped will be in fication using the same formulation. “Certification” is
accordance with those requirements. not to be construed to mean that tests of any kind were
necessarily conducted onsamples of the specific material
shipped. Tests on such material may or may not have
A4. Certification been conducted. The basis for the certification required
by the specification is the classification test of “represen-
The act of placing the AWS specification andclassifi- tative material” cited above, and the “Manufacturer’s
cation designations on the packagingenclosing the prod- Quality Assurance System” in ANSVAWS A5.01.

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A5. Ventilation During Welding A7. Description and IntendedUse of

Electrodes
A5.1 The following five major factors govern the quan-
tity of fumes in the atmosphere to which welders and A7.1 ENI-1 Classification. The nominal composition
welding operators are exposed during welding: (wt.-96) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this
(1) Dimensions of the space in which welding is done classification is 95 Ni, 2.5 Ti. Electrodes of this classifi-
(with special regard to the height of the ceiling) cation are used for welding wrought and cast forms of
commercially pure nickel to themselves andto steel (i.e.,
(2) Number of welders and welding operators work-
joining nickel to steel and surfacing steel with nickel).
ing in that space
Typical specifications for this nickel base metal are
(3) Rate of evolution of fumes, gases, or dust, accord- ASTM B 160, B 161, B 162, and B 163, all of which have
ing to the materials and processes involved UNS Numbers NO2200 or N02201. Electrodes through
(4) The proximity of the welders or welding operators the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be used in all positions.
to the fumes as they issue from the welding zone, and Electrodes larger than that are used only in the horizontal
to the gases and dust in the space in which they are and flat positions.
working
A7.2 ENiCu-7 Classification.The nominal composition
( 5 ) The ventilation provided to the space in which the
(wt.-%) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this
welding is done
classification is 66 Ni, 30 Cu, 3 Mn, 1Fe. Electrodes of
this classification are used for welding nickel-copper al-
American z49.19 loys to themselves
toand steel, for welding the clad side
in and *Ilied (pub- of joints in steel clad with a nickel-copper alloy, and for
lished the American discusses the surfacing steel
with
nickel-copper
alloy
weld metal. Typ-
ventilation that is required during welding and should be ical specifications for the nickel-copper base metal are
referred to for details. Attention is drawn particularly to ASTM B 127, B 163, B 164, B 165, all of which have UNS
the section of that document dealing withventilation. Number N04400.
Electrodes through the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be
used in all positions. Electrodes larger than that are used
only in the flat and horizontal positions. The weld metal
A6. Welding Considerations is suitable for service both in the as-welded condition
and after an appropriate postweld heat treatment. Quali-
A6.1 Before welding or heating any nickel-base alloy, fication tests should be conducted beforehand to make
the material must be clean. Oil, grease, paint, lubricants, certain the necessary properties can be obtainedafter the
marking pencils, temperature-indicating materials, particular heat treatment is employed.
threading compounds, and other such materials fre-
quently contain sulfur, lead, or silver, which may cause A7.3 ENiCrFe-X Classifications
cracking (embrittlement) of the base metal or the weld A7.3.1 ENiCrFe-1. The nominal composition (wt.-
metal if present during weldingor heating. %) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifi-
cation is 70 Ni, 1 5 0 , 8 Fe, 3.5 Mn, 2.5 Nb (Cb) plus Ta.
A6.2 Electrodes of some of the classifications are used Electrodes of this classification are used for welding
for dissimilar metal welds. When making such welds, it nickel-chromium-iron alloys, for the clad side of joints in
is important to obtain as little dilution as possible from steel clad with nickel-chromium-iron alloy, and for sur-
the dissimilar metal member (steel, for example). This facing steel with nickel-chromium-iron weld metal. The
can be doneby traveling slowly to deposit a thicker bead electrodes may be used for applications at temperatures
and to dissipate the energy of the arc against the molten ranging from cryogenicto around 1800°F [980°C]. How-
weld metal or the nickel base metal, rather than the dis- ever, for temperatures above 1500°F [820°C], weld
similar metal member. metal produced by these electrodes does not exhibit opti-
mum oxidation resistance and strength. These electrodes
A6.3 Most of the electrodes in this specification are in- are also suitable for joining steel to nickel-base alloys.
tended to be used with DCEP (Direct Current, Electrode Typical specifications for the nickel-chromium-iron base
Positive) polarity. Some electrodes may be designed to metal are ASTM B163, B166, B167, and B168, all of
also operate on alternating current which makes them which have UNS Number N06600. Electrodes through
desirable for minimizing arc blow. The electrode manu- the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be used i n all positions.
facturer should be consulted to determineif the particular Electrodes larger than that are used only in the horizontal
product is designed to be used withalternating current. and flat positions.

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A7.3.2 ENiCrFe-2. The nominal composition(wt.- nickel-chromium-iron alloy of the UNS Number
8)of weld metal produced byelectrodes of this classifi- NO6690. Qpical specifications for the nickel-chromium-
cation is 70 Ni, 15 Cr, 8 Fe, 2 Mn, 2 Nb plus Ta, 1.5 Mo. iron base metal are ASTM B166, B167, and B168. The
Electrodes of this classification are used for welding electrodes may also be used for the welding of nickel-
nickel-chromium-iron alloys, 9 percent nickel steel, and chromium-iron alloys to steelsand stainless steels,and
a variety of dissimilar metal joints (involving carbon for corrosion-resistant overlays on steels. Electrodes
steel, stainless steel, nickel, and nickel-base alloys). The through the 1/8 in [3.2 mm] size can be used in all posi-
base metals can be wrought or cast (welding grade),or tions. Electrodes larger than that are used only in the flat
both. The electrodes may be used for applications at tem- and horizontal positions.
peratures ranging from cryogenic to around 1800°F
[98O"C]. However, for temperatures above 1500°F A7.3.6 ENiCrFe-9. The nominal composition (wt.-
[820°C], weld metal produced by ENiCrFe-2 does not 9%)of electrodes of this classification is 70Ni, 14 Cr,
exhibit optimum oxidation resistance and strength. Typi- 9 Fe, 1.5 Nb plus Ta, 4 Mo. Electrodes of this classifica-
cal specifications for the nickel-chromium-iron base tion are used for welding 9 percent nickel steel. Typical
metal are ASTM B163, B166, B167, and B168, all of specifications for the 9 percent nickel steel base metal
which have UNS Number N06600. Electrodes through are ASTM A333, A334, A353, A522, and A553, all of
the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be used in all positions. which have UNS Number K81340. Electrodes through
Electrodes larger than that are used only in thehorizontal the 5/32 in. [4.0 mm] size can be used for welding in all
and flat positions. positions. Electrodes larger than that are used onlyin the
flat and horizontal positions.
A7.3.3 ENiCrFe-3. The nominal composition (wt.-
%) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this clas- A7.3.7 ENiCrFe-10. The nominal composition (wt.-
sification is 65 Ni, 15 Cr, 8 Fe, 7.5 Mn, 2 Nb plus Ta. %) of electrodes of this classification is 65Ni, 15 Cr,
Electrodes of this classification are used for welding 10 Fe, 1.5 Nb plus Ta, 3 Mo, 2 W.Electrodes of this clas-
nickel-chromium-ironalloys, forwelding theclad side of sification are used for welding 9 percent nickel steel.
joints on steel clad with nickel-chromium-ironalloy, and Typical specifications forthe 9 percent nickel steel base
for surfacing steel with nickel-chromium-iron weld metal are ASTM A333, A334, A353, A522, and A553,
metal, when comparatively high manganese contents are all of which have UNS Number K81340. Electrodes
not detrimental. The electrodemay be used for applica- through the 5/32 in. [4.0 mm] size can be used for weld-
tions at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to about ing in all positions. Electrodes largerthan that are used
900°F [48O"C]. Typical specifications for the nickel- only in theflat and horizontal positions.
chromium-iron base metal are ASTM B 163, B 166, A7.4 ENiMo-XClassifications
B167, and B168, all of which have UNS Number
N06600. A7.4.1 ENiMo-1. The nominal composition (wt.-%)
These electrodes can also be used for welding steelto of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifica-
other nickel-base alloys. Fewer fissures are permitted on tion is 67 Ni,28 Mo, 5 Fe. Electrodes of the ENiMo-1
the bend test for this weld metal than for weld metal of classification are used for welding nickel-molybdenum
the ENiCrFe-1 and ENiCrFe-2 classifications. Elec- alloys as well asthe clad sideof joints in steel clad with
trodes through the 1/8 in. C3.2 mm] size can be used for a nickel-molybdenum alloy and for welding nickel-
welding in all positions. Electrodes largerthan that are molybdenum alloys to steel and to other nickel-baseal-
used only in the horizontaland flat positions. loys. Typical specifications for thenickel-molybdenum
base metal are ASTM B333, B335, B619, B622, and
A7.3.4 ENiCrFe-4. The nominal composition (wt.- B626, all of which haveUNS Number NlOOOl. ENiMo-1
%) of weld metal producedby electrodes of this classifi- electrodes normallyare used only in the flat position.
cation is 70 Ni, 15 Cr, 8 Fe, 2.5 Mn, 2.5 Nb plus Ta, 2.5
Mo. Electrodes of this classification areused for welding A7.4.2 ENiMo-3. The nominal composition (wt.-%)
9 percent nickel steel.Qpica1 specifications for the 9 per- of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifica-
cent nickel steel base metal are ASTM A333, A334, tion is 63 Ni, 25 Mo, 5.5 Fe, 4 Cr. Electrodes of the
A353, A522, and A553, all of which have UNS Number ENiMo-3 classification are used for welding dissimilar
K81340. The strength of the weld metal is higherthan metal combinations of nickel-, cobalt-, and iron-base al-
that of the ENiCrFe-2 classification. loys. These electrodes normally are used only in the flat
position.
A7.3.5 ENiCrFe-7. The nominal composition (wt.-
%) of weld metal produced byelectrodes of this classifi- A7.4.3 ENiMo-7. The nominal composition (wt.-%)
cation is 55 Ni, 29 Cr, 9.5 Fe, 3 Mn, 1.5 Nb plus Ta. of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifica-
Electrodes of this classification are used for welding the tion is 69 Ni, 28 Mo, 1.5 Fe, 1.5 Mn. Electrodes of the

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ENiMo-7 classification have controlled low levels of for applications where optimum strength and oxidation
carbon, iron, and cobalt and are used for welding nickel- resistance are required above 1500'F [82O"C] up to
molybdenum alloys, for welding theclad side of joints in 2100'F [115O"C], especially when welding on base met-
steel clad with a nickel-molybdenum alloy, andfor weld- als of nickel-iron-chromium alloys. Electrodes through
ing nickel-molybdenum alloys to steel and to other the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be used for welding in all
nickel-base alloys. Typical specifications for the nickel- positions. Larger electrodes are used for welding in the
molybdenum base metalsare ASTM B333, B335, B619, flat or horizontal positions.
B622, and B626, all of which have UNS Number
A7.6 ENiCrMo-X Classifications
N10665. These electrodes normally are used only in the
flat position. A7.6.1 ENiCrMo-1. The nominal composition (wt.-
%) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifi-
A7.4.4 ENiMo-8, The nominal composition (wt.-%) cation is 43 Ni, 22Cr, 19.5 Fe, 6.5 Mo, 2 Nb plus Ta,
of electrodes of this classification is 70 Ni, 18 Mo, 7 Fe, 2 Cu, 1.5 Mn. Electrodes of this classification are used
3 W, 2 Cr. Electrodes of this classification are used for for welding nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys, for
welding 9 percent nickel steel, but they can be used in welding the clad side of joints in steel clad with nickel-
other applications as well. Typical specifications for the chromium-molybdenum alloy, and for welding nickel-
9 percent nickel steel base metalare ASTM A333, A334, chromium-molybdenum alloy to steel and to other
A353, A522, and A553, all of which have UNS Number nickel-base alloys. Typical specifications for the nickel-
K81340. Electrodes through the 5/32 in. [4.0 mm] size chromium-molybdenum base metals areASTM B58 1,
can be usedfor welding in all positions. Electrodes larger B582, B619, and B622, all of which have UNS Number
than that are used only i n the flat and horizontal N06007. These electrodes normally are used only in the
positions. flat position.
A7.4.5 ENiMo-9. The nominal composition (wt.-%) A7.6.2 ENiCrMo-2. The nominal composition (wt.-
of electrodes of this classification is 70 Ni, 19 Mo, 3 Fe, %) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifi-
3 W, 1 Cu. Electrodes of this classification are used for cation is 47 Ni, 22 Cr, 18 Fe, 9 Mo, 1.5 Co. Electrodes of
welding 9 percent nickel steel, but they can be used in this classification are used for welding nickel-chromium-
other applications as well. Typical specifications for the molybdenum alloys, for welding theclad side of joints in
9 percent nickel steel base metalare ASTM A333, A334, steel clad with nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy, and
A353, A522, and A553, all of which have UNS Number for welding nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys to
K81340. Electrodes through the 5/32 in. [4.0 mm] size steel and to other nickel-base alloys. Typical specifica-
can be usedfor welding in all positions. Electrodes larger tions for the nickel-chromium-molybdenum base metals
than that are used only in the flat and horizontal are ASTM B435, B572, B619, B622, and B626, all of
positions. which have UNS Number N06002. Theseelectrodes nor-
A7.4.6 ENiMo-10. The nominal composition (wt.-%) mally are used only inthe flat position.
of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifica- A7.6.3 ENiCrMo-3. The nominal composition (wt.-
tion is 69 Ni, 28 Mo, 1.5 Cr, 1.5 Fe and low levels of car- %) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this classifi-
bon. The filler materials are used for welding nickel- cation is 60 Ni, 22 Cr, 9 Mo, 5 Fe, 3.5 Nb plus Ta. Elec-
molybdenum alloys (UNS numbers N10665 and trodes of the ENiCrMo-3 classification are used for
N10675), for welding the clad side of joints in steel clad welding nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys to them-
with a nickel-molybdenum alloy, andfor welding nickel- selves and to steel, and for surfacing steel with nickel-
molybdenum alloys to steel and to other nickel-base al- chromium-molybdenum weld metal. These electrodes
loys. Typical specifications for the nickel-molybdenum also can be used for welding nickel-base alloys to steel.
base metals are ASTM B333, B335, B366, B564, B619, The electrodes are used in applications where the tem-
B622, and B626. These coated electrodes are normally perature ranges from cryogenicto 1000°F [540°C]. Typi-
used in the flat position. cal specifications for the nickel-chromium-molybdenum
base metals are ASTM B443, B444, and B446, all of
A7.5 ENiCrCoMo-1 Classification. The nominal com-
which have UNS Number N06625. Electrodes through
position (wt.-%) of weld metal produced byelectrodes of
the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be used for welding in all
this classification is 52 Ni, 23 Cr, 12 Co, 9 Mo, 2 Fe, 1.5
positions. Electrodes larger than that are used only in the
Mn. Electrodes of the ENiCrCoMo-1 classification are
flat and horizontal positions.
used for welding nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum
alloys (UNS No. N06617) to themselves and to steel and A7.6.4 ENiCrMo-4. The nominal composition (wt.-
for surfacing steel with nickel-chromium-cobalt- %) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this clas-
molybdenum weld metal. The electrodes are also used sification is 57 Ni, 16 Mo, 15.5 Cr, 5.5 Fe, 4 W, low C.

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Electrodes of this classification are used for welding N06985. These electrodes normally are used only in the
low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy, for flat position.
welding the clad side of joints in steel clad with low-car-
bon nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy, and for weld- A7.6.9 ENiCrMo-10. The nominal composition (wt.-
%) of weld metal producedby electrodes of this classifi-
ing low-carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy to
steel and to other nickel-base alloys. Typical specifica- cation is 56 Ni, 22 Cr, 13 Mo, 4 Fe, 3 W.Electrodes of
tions for the nickel-chromium-molybdenum base metals this classification are used for welding nickel-chromium-
molybdenum alloys, for the welding of the clad side of
are ASTM B574, B575, B619, B622, and B626, all of
joints in steel clad with nickel-chromium-molybdenum
which have UNS Number N10276.These electrodes nor-
alloy, to steel and to their nickel-base alloys; and for
mally are used only in the flat position.
joining nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys. Typical
A7.6.5 ENiCrMo-5. The nominal composition (wt.- specifications for the nickel-chromium-molybdenum
%) of weld metalproduced by electrodes of this classifi- base metals are ASTM B574, B575, B619, B622, and
cation is 53 Ni, 16 Mo, 15.5 Cr, 5.5 Fe, 4 W. Electrodes B626, all of which have UNS Number N06022. Elec-
of this classification are used for surfacing steel clad with trodes through the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be used for
a nickel-chromium-molybdenumalloy. These electrodes welding in all positions. Electrodes larger than that are
normally are used only in the flat position. used only in theflat position.
A7.6.6 ENiCrMo-6. The nominal composition (wt.- A7.6.10 ENiCrMo-11. The nominal composition
%) of weld metal produced byelectrodes of this classifi- (wt.-%) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this
cation is 65 Ni, 14.5 Cr, 7 Fe, 7 Mo, 3 Mn, 1.5 W, 1.5 Nb classification is 43 Ni, 30 Cr, 15 Fe, 5 Mo, 2 Co, 3 W,
plus Ta. Electrodes of this classification are used for 2 Cu. Electrodes of this classification are used for
welding nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys, for the
welding 9 percent nickel steel, but they can be used in
welding of the clad side of joints in steel clad with
other applications as well. Typical specifications for the
nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys, and for joining
9 percent nickelsteel base metal are ASTM A333, A334,
nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys to steel and to
A353, A522, and A553, all of which have UNS Number
other nickel-base alloys. Typical specifications for the
K81340. Electrodes through the 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size
nickel-chromium-molybdenum base metal are ASTM
can be used for welding in all positions. Electrodes
B581, B582, B619, B622, and B626, all of which have
larger than that are used only in the flat and horizontal
UNS Number N06030. These electrodes normally are
positions.
used only inthe flat position.
A7.6.7 ENiCrMo-7. The nominal composition (wt.- A7.6.11 ENiCrMo-12. The nominal composition
%) of weld metal producedby electrodes of this classifi- (wt.-%) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this
cation is 65 Ni, 16 Cr, 15.5 Mo, 1.5 Fe. Electrodes of this classification is 58 Ni,21.5 Cr, 9.5 Mo, 3 Fe, 2 Nb plus
classification are used for welding nickel-chromium- Ta. Electrodes of this classification are used for welding
molybdenum alloy, for the welding of the clad side of chromium-nickel-molybdenum austenitic stainless
joints in steel clad with nickel-chromium-molybdenum steels to themselves, to duplex ferritic-austenitic stain-
alloy, and for joining nickel-chromium-molybdenum al- less steels, to nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys, and
loys to steel and to other nickel-base alloys. Typical to steel. The ENiCrMo-12 composition is balanced to
specifications for the nickel-chromium-molybdenum provide corrosion-resistant welds for use at temperatures
base metals are ASTM B574, B575, B619, B622, and below the creep range of highly alloyed austenitic stain-
B626, all of which have UNS Number N06455. These less steels. Typical specifications for the chromium-
electrodes normally are used only in the flat position. nickel-molybdenumstainless steel base metals are A240,
A161, A182, A249, A276, A312, A358, A473, and
A7.6.8 ENiCrMo-9. The nominal composition (wt.-
A479, most particularly the grade UNS S31254 con-
96)of weld metal producedby electrodes of this classifi-
tained in those specifications. Electrodes through the
cation is 44 Ni, 22 Cr, 19.5 Fe, 7 Mo, 2 Co, 2 Cu. Elec-
1/8 in. [3.2 mm] size can be used for welding in all posi-
trodes of this classification are used for welding nickel-
tions. Electrodes larger than that can be used only for
chromium-molybdenum alloys, for the welding of the
welding in the flat and horizontal positions.
clad side of joints in steel clad with nickel-chromium-
molybdenum alloys, and for joiningnickel-chromium- A7.6.12 ENiCrMo-13. The nominal composition
molybdenum alloys to steel and to othernickel-base (wt.-9%)of weld metal produced by electrodes of this
alloys. Qpical specifications for the nickel-chromium- classification is 59 Ni, 23 Cr, 16 Mo, 1 Fe, low carbon.
molybdenum base metal are ASTM B581, B582, B619, Electrodes of this classification are used to weld low-
B622, and B626, all of which have UNS Number carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys, for

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welding the clad side of joints in steel clad with low-car- lowing the procedure outlined in 9.3 of the specification.
bon nickel-chromium-molybdenumalloys, and for weld- The pad size should be at least 3/4 in. [I9 mm] in height
ing low carbon nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy to x 2-1/2 in. [65 mm] by (1 + 0.6251) in. [25 + 16n mm],
steel and to other nickel-base alloys. Typical specifica- where “n” represents a multiplying factor for the number
tions for the nickel-chromium-molybdenum base metals of specimens required from the pad. Specimens measur-
are ASTM B574, B.575, B619, B622, and B626, all of ing 1/2 by 2 x 1/4 in. [ 13 by 50 by 6 mm] are machined
which have UNS Number N06059. from the top of the pad in a manner such that the 2 in.
[50 mm] dimension of the specimen is parallel to the
A7.6.13 ENiCrMo-14. The nominal composition 2-1/2 in. [65 mm] dimension of the pad and the 1/2 in.
(wt.-%) of weld metal produced by electrodes of this [ 13 mm] dimension isparallel with the length of the pad.
classification is 57 Ni, 2 1 Cr, 16 Mo, 4 W. Electrodes of
this classification are used to weld nickel-chromium- AS.1.3 The heat treatment, surface finish, and mark-
molybdenum alloys (UNS Numbers N06686, N06625, ing of the specimens prior to testing should be in accor-
N10276, and N06022) that are used in severe corrosion dance withstandard practices for tests of similar alloys in
applications where resistance to reducing, oxidizing, the wrought or cast forms. The testing procedures should
crevice and pitting conditions is required. It is recom- correspond to Recommended Practice G4 for Conduct-
mended for corrosion-resistant overlay cladding of iron- ing Plant Corrosion Tests (published by ASTM).
base metals for the same environments.
A9. Discontinued Classifications

AB. Special Tests Some classifications have been discontinued from one
It is recognized that supplementary tests may be re- revision of this specification to another. This results ei-
quired for certain applications. In such cases, tests to de- ther from changes in commercial practice or changes in
termine specific properties such as corrosion resistance, the classification system used in the specification. The
scaling resistance, or strength at elevated or cryogenic classifications that have been discontinued are listed in
temperatures may berequired. Table A2, along with the year in which they were last in-
ANSUAWS A5.01, contains provisions for ordering cluded in the specification.
such tests. This section is included for the guidance of
those who desire to specify such special tests. Those tests
may be conducted as agreed upon between supplier and Alo. Safety Considerations
purchaser. A1O.l Burn Protection. Molten metal, sparks, slag, and
AS.l Corrosion or Scaling Tests hot work surfaces are produced by welding, cutting, and
allied processes. These can cause burns if precautionary
AS.l.l Although welds with electrodes in this specifi- measures are not used. Workers should wear protective
cation are commonly usedin corrosion andheat-resisting clothing made of fire-resistant material. Pant cuffs, open
applications, tests for those properties are not included in
the specification. When required for a particular appli-
cation, tests can be conducted on specimens taken from
either a weld pad or a welded joint. Specimens from a
joint are suitable for qualifying thewelding procedure Table A2
(for a specific application involving corrosion or oxida- Discontinued Classifications
tion resistance), but not for qualifying the electrode.
Tests on specimens froma jointhave the disadvantage Discontinued Classification
Year Last Published
of being a combined test of the properties of the weld
metal, the heat-affected zone, and the unaffected base ENiCu-1 1969
ENiCu-2 1969
metal. With them, it is more difficult to obtain reproduc- ENiCu-3 1964
ible data (when a difference exists in the properties of the ENiCu-4 1969
metal in the various parts of the specimen). Specimens ENiCr- 1 1969
taken from a joint have the advantage of being able to EN~Mo-~~ 1964
duplicate the joint design and the welding sequence ENiMoCr- 1 1969
ENiCuAI-1 1969
planned for fabrication.
Notes:
AS.1.2 Specimens for testing corrosion or oxidation a. Reclassified as ENiMoCr-1 in 1969.
resistance of the weld metal alone are prepared by fol- b. Reclassified as ENiCrMo-5 in 1976.

pockets, or other places on clothing that cancatch and re- (4)OSHA. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29-
tain molten metalor sparks should not be worn. High-top Labor, Chapter XVII, Part 1910. Washington, D.C.: U.S.
shoes or leather leggings and fire-resistant gloves should Government Printing Office.*
be worn. Pant legs should be worn over the outside of
high-top shoes. Helmets or hand shields thatprovide pro-
A103 Electrical Hazards. Electric shock can kill. How-
ever, it can be avoided. Live electrical partsshould not
tection for the face, neck, and ears, and a head covering
be touched. The manufacturer's instructions and recom-
to protect the headshould be used. In addition, appropri-
mended safe practices shouldbe read and understood.
ate eye protection should be used.
Faulty installation, improper grounding,and incorrect
When welding overhead or in confined spaces, ear operation and maintenance of electrical equipment are all
plugs to prevent weld spatter from entering the ear canal sources of danger.
should be worn in combination with goggles, or the All electricalequipment and theworkpieces should be
equivalent, to giveadded eye protection. Clothing should grounded. The workpiece lead is not a ground lead; it is
be kept free of grease and oil. Combustible materials used only to complete the welding circuit. A separate
should not be carried inpockets. If any combustible sub- connection is required to ground the workpiece.
stance has been spilled on clothing, a change to clean,
The correct cable size should be used since sustained
fire-resistant clothing should bemade before working
overloading will cause cable failure and can result in
with open arcsor flames. Aprons, cape sleeves, leggings,
possible electrical shock or fire hazard. All electrical
and shoulder covers with bibs designed for welding ser-
connections should be tight,clean, and dry. Poorconnec-
vice should be used. Where welding or cutting of unusu-
tions can overheat and even melt. Further, they can pro-
ally thick base metal is involved, sheet metal shields
duce dangerous arcs and sparks.Water, grease, or dirt
should be used for extra protection. Mechanizationof
should not be allowed to accumulate on plugs, sockets,
highly hazardous processes or jobsshould be considered.
or electricalunits. Moisture can conductelectricity. To
Other personnel in the work area should be protected by
prevent shock, the work area, equipment, and clothing
the use ofnoncombustible screens orby the useof appro-
should be kept dry at all times. Welders should weardry
priate protection as described in the previous paragraph.
gloves and rubber soled shoes, or stand on a dry board or
Before leaving awork area, hot workpieces should be
insulated platform. Cables and connections should be
marked to alert other persons of this hazard. No attempt
kept in good condition. Improper or worn electrical con-
should be made to repair or disconnect electrical equip-
nections may create conditions that could cause electrical
ment when it is under load; disconnection under load
shock or short circuits. Worn, damaged, or bare cables
produces arcing of the contacts and may cause bums or
should not be used. Open circuit voltage should be
shock, orboth. (Note: Burns can be caused by touching
avoided. When several welders are working with arcs of
hot equipment such as electrode holders, tips,and noz-
different polarities, or when a number of alternating cur-
zles. Therefore, insulated gloves should be worn when
rent machines are beingused, the open circuit voltages
these items are handled, unless an adequate cooling pe-
can be additive. The added voltages increase the severity
riod has been allowed before touching.)
of the shock hazard.
The following references are for more detailed infor- In case of electric shock,the power should be turned
mation on personal protection: off. If the rescuermust resort to pulling thevictim from
(1) American National Standards Institute. ANSI/ the live contact,nonconducting materials should be used.
ASC 287.1, Practice for Occupational and Educational If the victim is not breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscita-
Eye and Face Protection. New York American National tion (CPR) should be administered as soon as contact
Standards Institute? with the electrical sourceis broken. A physician should
(2) American National Standards Institute. ANSI/ be called and CPRcontinued until breathing has been re-
ASC 241.1, Safety-Toe Footwear. New York: American stored, oruntil a physician has arrived. Electrical bums
National Standards Institute. are treated as thermal burns; that is, clean, cold (iced)
(3) American Welding Society. ANSI/ASC 249.1, compresses should be applied. Contamination should be
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes.Miami, avoided; the area should be covered witha clean, dry
Ha.: American Welding Society.7 dressing; and the patient should be transported to medi-
cal assistance.
Recognized safety standards such as ANSI/ASC
6. ANSI standardsmay be obtainedfromtheAmerican 249.1. Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes,
National Standards Institute, 11 West 42 Street, New York, NY
10036.
7. AWS standards maybe obtained from the American Welding 8. OSHA standards may be obtained from theU.S.Government
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, F'L 33126. Printing Office. Washington, J
X 20402.

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and NFPA No. 70, The National Electrical Code, should A10.4 Radiation.Welding, cutting, and allied operations
be followed? may produce radiant energy (radiation) harmful to
health. One should become acquainted with the effects of
A10.3 Fumes and Gases. Many welding, cutting, and this radiant energy.
allied processes produce fumes and gases whichmay be
Radiant energy may be ionizing (such as x-rays), or
harmful to health. Fumes are solid particles which origi-
nonionizing (such as ultraviolet, visible light, or infra-
nate from welding filler metals and fluxes, the base
red). Radiation can produce a variety of effects such as
metal, and any coatings present on the base metal. Gases
skin burns and eye damage, depending on the radiant en-
are produced during the welding process or may bepro-
ergy's wavelength and intensity, if excessive exposure
duced by the effects of process radiation on the surround-
occurs.
ing environment. Management, welders, and other
personnel should be aware ofthe effects of these fumes A10.4.1 Ionizing Radiation. Ionizing radiation is pro-
and gases. The amount and composition of these fumes duced by the electron beam welding process. It is ordi-
and gases depend upon the composition of the filler narily controlled within acceptance limits by use of
metal and base metal, welding process, current level, arc suitable shielding enclosing the welding area.
length, and other factors.
The possible effects of overexposure range from irri- A10.4.2 Nonionizing Radiation, The intensity and
tation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system to more se- wavelengths of nonionizing radiant energy produced de-
vere complications. Effects may occur immediatelyor at pend on many factors, such as the process, welding pa-
some later time. Fumes can cause symptoms suchas nau- rameters, electrode and base metal composition, fluxes,
sea, headaches, dizziness, and metal fume fever. The and any coating or plating on the base metal. Some pro-
possibility of more serious health effects exists when es- cesses such as resistance welding and cold pressure
pecially toxic materials are involved. In confined spaces, welding ordinarily produce negligible quantities of radi-
the shielding gases and fumes might displace breathing ant energy. However, most arc welding and cutting pro-
air and cause asphyxiation. One's head should always be cesses (except submerged arc when used properly), laser
kept out of the fumes. Sufficient ventilation, exhaust at beam welding and torch welding,cutting, brazing, or sol-
the arc, or both, should be used to keep fumes and gases dering can produce quantities of nonionizing radiation
from your breathing zone and thegeneral area. such that precautionary measuresare necessary.
In some cases, natural air movement will provide Protection from possible harmful effects caused by
enough ventilation. Where ventilation may be question- nonionizing radiant energy from weldinginclude the fol-
able, air sampling should be usedto determine if correc- lowing measures:
tive measures should beapplied. (1) One should not look at welding arcs except
More detailed information on fumes and gases pro- through welding filter plates which meet the require-
duced by the various welding processes may be found in ments of ANSI/ASC 287.1, Practice for Occupational
the following: and Educational Eye and Face Protection. It should be
noted that transparent welding curtains are not intended
(1) The permissible exposure limits required by
as welding filter plates, but rather are intended to protect
OSHA can be found in Code of Federal Regulations, passersby from incidental exposure.
Title 29"Labor, Chapter XVII, Part1910.
(2) Exposed skin should be protected with adequate
(2) The recommended threshold limit values for these
gloves and clothing as specified in ANSI/ASC ZA9.1.
fumes and gases may be found Threshold
in Limit Values
f o r Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the (3) Reflections from welding arcs should be avoided,
Workroom Environment published by the American and all personnel should be protected from intense re-
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists flections. (Note: Paints using pigments of substantially
(ACGIH).'O zinc oxide or titanium dioxide have a lower reflectance
for ultraviolet radiation.)
(3) The results of an AWS-funded study are available
in a report entitled, Fumes and Gases in the Welding (4) Screens, curtains, or adequate distance from
Environment. aisles, walkways, etc., should be used to avoid exposing
passersby to weldingoperations.
( 5 ) Safety glasses with UV-protective side shields
9. NFPA documents are available from the National Fire Pro- have been shown to provide some beneficial protection
tection Association, l Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 from ultraviolet radiation produced by welding arcs.
10. ACGIH documents are available from the American Con-
ference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1330 Kemper A10.4.3 Ionizing radiation information sources include
Meadow Drive, Suite 600, Cincinnati,OH 45240-1634. the following:

STD-AWS A~.LII/A~-LLM-ENGL
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(1) American Welding Society.AWS F2.1-78,Recom- (6) Moss, C. E.,and Murray, W. E. “Optical radiation
mended Safe Practicesf o r Electron Beam Welding and levels produced in gas welding, torch brazing, and oxy-
Cutting. Miami, Ra.: American Welding Society. gen cutting.” Welding Journal 58(9):3746, 1979.
(2) Manufacturer’sproduct information literature. (7)Moss, C.E. “Optical radiation transmission levels
through transparent welding curtains.” Welding Journal
A10.4.4 Nonionizing radiation information sources 58(3): 69-s to 7 5 - ~ 1979.
,
include: (8) National Technical Information Service. Nonion-
(1) American National Standards Institute. ANSI/ izing Radiation Protection Special Study No. 42-0053-
ASC 2136.1, Safe Use of Lasers.New York: American 77, Evaluation of the Potential Hazardsfrom Actinic Ul-
National Standards Institute. traviolet Radiation Generated by Electric Welding and
(2) American National Standards Institute. ANSI/ Cutting Arcs. Springfield, Va.: National Technical Infor-
ASC 287.1, Practice for Occupational and Educational mation Service.”
Eye and Face Protection. New York American National (9) National Technical Information Service. Nonion-
Standards Institute. izing Radiation Protection Special Study No. 42-0312-
(3) American Welding Society. ANSI/ASC 249.1, 77, Evaluation of the Potential Retina Hazardsfrom Op-
Safety in Welding, Cutting, andAllied Processes. Miami, tical Radiation Generated b y Electrical Welding and
Ha.: American Welding Society. Cutting Arcs. Springfield, Va.: National Technical Infor-
mation Service.
(4) Hinrichs, J. F. “Project Committee on Radiation-
Summary Report.” Welding Journal 57(1): 62-65, 1978.
(5) Marshall, W. J., Sliney, D.H., et al. “Optical radi- 11. NationalTechnicalInformation documents areavailable
ation levels produced by air-carbon arc cutting pro- from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield,
cesses.” Welding Journal 59(3):4346, 1980. VA22161.

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35
AWS Filler Metal Specifications and Related Documents

AWS Designation Title
Comparison
Metal
Filler
FMCCharts
UGFM
Users
Guide
Filler
for
Metals
~ ~~ ~~~ ~~~~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~~
A4.2 Standard Procedures for Calibrating Magnetic Instruments

to Measure the Delta Ferrite Content of Austenitic and
Duplex Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless SteelWeld Metal
A4.3StandardMethodsforDeterminationoftheDiffusibleHydrogenContent of Martensitic,Bainitic,andFerritic
Steel Weld Metal Produced by Arc Welding
A5.01 Procurement
Metal
Filler Guidelines
A5.1 Specification
for
Carbon
Steel
Electrodes
for
Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding
A5.2 Specification
for
Carbon
and
Low-Alloy
Steel
Rods
for
Oxyfuel
GasWelding
A5.3
Specification
for
Aluminum
and
Aluminum
Alloy
Electrodes
for
Shielded
Metal
ArcWelding
A5.4 Specification
for
Stainless
Steel
Welding
Electrodes
for
Shielded
Metal
ArcWelding
A5.5 Specification
for
Low-Alloy
Steel
Electrodes
for
Shielded
Metal
Arc
Welding
___________ ~~ ~ ~ _ _ _ _ _
~ ~ ~ _ _ _ _ _ ~ _ _ _ _ ~ ~
A5.6
Specification for Covered
Copper and Copper
Alloy
Arc
Welding
Electrodes
A5.7 Specification
for
Copper
andCopper
Alloy
Bare
Welding
Rods and Electrodes
A5.8
Specification
for
Filler
Metals
for
Brazing and Braze
Welding
A5.9 Specification
for
Bare
Stainless
Steel
Welding
Electrodes and Rods
A5.10
Specification
for
Bare
Aluminum
and
Aluminum
Alloy
Welding
Electrodes and Rods
~ ~~ ~ ~~~~
AS. 11 SpecificationforNickelandNickel-AlloyWeldingElectrodesforShieldedMetalArcWelding
A5.12SpecificationforTungstenandTungsten Alloy Electrodes for ArcWelding and Cutting
A5.13 SDecification for
Solid
Surfacine
Welding
Rods and Electrodes
A5.14
Specification for Nickel
andNickel-Alloy
Bare
Welding
Electrodes and Rods
A5.15 Specification
for
Welding
Electrodes and Rods
for
Cast Iron
A5.16
Specification
for
Titanium
and
Titanium
Alloy
Welding
Electrodes and Rods
A5.17 Specification
for
Carbon
Steel
Electrodes and Fluxes
for
Submerged
Arc
Welding
AS. 18 SpecificationforCarbonSteelElectrodesandRodsforGasShieldedArcWelding
A5.19
Specification
for
Magnesium
Alloy
Welding
Electrodes
and
Rods
A5.20
Specification for Carbon
Steel
Electrodes
for Flux Cored
Arc
Welding
A5.21
Specification
for
Composite
Surfacing
Welding
Rods and Electrodes
A5.22SpecificationforStainlessSteelElectrodes for Flux CoredArcWeldingandStainlessSteel Flux CoredRodsfor
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
A5.23
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Low-Alloy
Steel
Electrodes and Fluxes
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A5.24
Specification
for
Zirconium and Zirconium
Alloy
Welding
Electrodes and Rods
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A5.25 Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes

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and
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A5.28
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Rods
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Shielded
Arc
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A5.29
Specification
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Low-Alloy
Steel
Electrodes
for
Flux
Cored
Arc
Welding
A5.30
Specification
Consumable
for Inserts
A5.31
Specification
for
Fluxes for Brazing
and
Braze
Welding
A5.32
Specification
Welding
forShielding
Gases
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ANSVAWS A5.11/A5.

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Supersedes ANSI/AWS AS.ll-90

Under the Directionof

American Welding Society

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International Standard Book Number:0-87 17 1-533-3

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AWS Subcommittee on Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Filler Metal

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1. Scope (1) ASTM A I3 IIA I3 1M, Standard Specification for

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(14) ASTM B 443, Standard Specification for Nickel- 5. Certification

3.2 Electrodes classified under one classificationshall

4. See Section A3. Acceptance (in

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8. Retest 9.3 Weld Pad. A weld pad shall be prepared as specified

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Electrode Size Weld Pad Size

Figure 1-Pad for Chemical Analysisof Undiluted Weld Metal

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1 in. (25mm) LAYERS

LAYOUT OF TEST ASSEMBLY

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r- 6 in. (150mm) MINIMUM

L BACKING BAR MAY BE ANY

Electrode Size T (Thickness), min. R (Root opening)a

Figure 3-Groove Weld Test Assembly for Radiographic Soundness Test

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ENI- 1 Nickel B160, B162 N02200, NO2201

ENiCu-7 Nickel-Copper Alloy B127, B164 N04400

ENiCrFe-7 Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy B166, B167, B168 NO6690

ENiCrMo- 1,9, 1 1 Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum

ENiCrMo-4,5,7, 10, 13,14Low-CarbonNickel-Chromium-MolybdenumB575 N10276, N06455, N06022,

ENiCrMo-6 Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy B166, B168 NO6600

ENiCrMo- 12 Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum Alloy A240 S3 1254

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SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.025 in. [0.6mm] MAXIMUM.

(B) SMALL ROUNDED INDICATIONS

SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.020 in. [0.5 mm] MAXIMUM.

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(A) ASSORTED ROUNDED INDICATIONS

SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.050 in. [1.3 mm] MAXIMUM.

SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.050 in. [1.3 mm] MAXIMUM.

SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.031 in.[0.8mm] MAXIMUM.

(D) SMALL ROUNDED INDICATIONS

SIZE PERMITTED IS 0.020 in. [0.5 mm] MAXIMUM.

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SIZE PERMITTED IS 0.075 in. [1.9mm] MAXIMUM.

(B) LARGE ROUNDED INDICATIONS

SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.049in. [1.3mm] MAXIMUM.

SIZE PERMllTED IS 0.020in. [0.5mm] MAXIMUM.

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