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1 AWS A 5.17
Specification for carbon steel electrodes and fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding

F S X X X – ECXXX – HX
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦

① Indicates a submerged arc welding flux

② Indicates that the welding flux being classified is made solely from crushed slag or is a blend
of Crushed slag with unused (virgin) flux. Omission of the “S” indicates that the flux being
classified is virgin flux
③ Indicates the minimum tensile strength – See Table 2
④ Designates the condition of heat treatment in which the tests were conducted ; “A” for as
Welded and “P” for postweld heat treated
⑤ Indicates a temperature in “ºF” (For impact test) – See Table 3
⑥ Indicates classification of the electrode – Refer to Table 1
⑦ Optional supplemental diffusible hydrogen designator – See Table 4

table 1 Chemical Composition Requirements for Solid Electrodes

Electrode UNS wt. percent
Classification Number C Mn Si S P Cu(4) Ti
Low-Manganese Electrodes
EL8 K01008 0.10 0.25/0.60 0.07 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
EL8K K01009 0.10 0.25/0.60 0.10/0.25 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
EL12 K01012 0.04/0.14 0.25/0.60 0.10 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
Medium-Manganese Electrodes
EM11K K01111 0.07/0.15 1.00/1.50 0.65/0.85 0.030 0.025 0.35 -
EM12 K01112 0.06/0.15 0.80/1.25 0.10 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
EM12K K01113 0.05/0.15 0.80/1.25 0.10/0.35 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
EM13K K01313 0.06/0.16 0.90/1.40 0.35/0.75 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
EM14K K01314 0.06/0.19 0.90/1.40 0.35/0.75 0.025 0.025 0.35 0.03/0.17
EM15K K01515 0.10/0.20 0.80/1.25 0.10/0.35 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
High-Manganese Electrodes
EH10K K01210 0.07/0.15 1.30/1.70 0.05/0.25 0.025 0.025 0.35 -
EH11K K11140 0.07/0.15 1.40/1.85 0.80/1.15 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
EH12K K01213 0.06/0.15 1.50/2.00 0.25/0.65 0.025 0.025 0.35 -
EH14 K11585 0.10/0.20 1.70/2.20 0.10 0.030 0.030 0.35 -
EG Not-Specificed

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table 2 A5.17 Tensition Test Requirements
Flux-Electrode Classifications Tensile Strength, psi Yield Strength, psi Elongations, %

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F6XX-EXXX 60 000-80 000 48 000 22
F7XX-EXXX 70 000-95 000 58 000 22

table 3 A5.17 Impact Test Requirements

Digit Maximum Test Temperature, °F Minimum Test Average Energy Level
0 0

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2 -20
4 -40
20 ft·lbf
5 -50
6 -60
8 -80
Z No impact requirements

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table 4 Difussible Hydrogen Requirements
AWS Flux-Electrode Combination Optional Supplemental Diffusible Average Diffusible Hydrogen Maximum
Classification Hydrogen Designation (mL/100g Deposited Metal)
All H16 16.0
All H8 8.0
All H4 4.0

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All H2 2.0

2 AWS A 5.23
Specification for low alloy steel electrodes and fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding

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F X X X - E C XXX N - XN
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ Non-FERROUS

① Indicates flux
② Indicates the minimum tensile strength (in increments of 10,000 psi [69Mpa] of weld metal
with the flux and some specific classification of electrode deposited according to the welding
conditions specified herein ,Two digits are used for weld metal of 100,000 psi(690 Mpa) tensile
strength and higher – See Table. 7 AWS A5. 23 - 97
③ Designates the condition of heat treatment in which the test were conducted: “A” for as-welded
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and “P” for postweld heat treated. The time and temperature of the PWHT are specified herein
④ Indicates the lowest temperature at which the impact strenght of the weld metal referred to
above meets or exceeds 20 ft·lb(27J)

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⑤ Indicates electrode
⑥ Indicates composite electrode, Omission of the “C” indicates solid electrode
⑦ Classification of the electrode used in depositing the weld metal referred to above – See Table 1
⑧ The “N” is used only when footnote C to Tables 1 and 2 apply – See Appendix A 2,2 for
explanation
⑨ Indicates the chemical composition of the weld metal. One or more letters or digits are used
– See Table 2

Example
F9P0 - EB3 - B3 is a complete designation. It refers to a flux that will produce weld metal which,
in the postweld heat - treated condition, will have a tensile strenghth no lower than 90,000
psi and Chary V - notch impact strength of at least 20ft lb at 0°F when deposited with an EB3
electrode under the conditions called for in this specification/ The composition of the weld metal
will be B3 (see Table 2)

table 1 Composition Requirements for Electrodes

Electrode Chemical Composition, Percent
Remarks
Class. C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu V Al Ti Zr
EL12 0.04/0.14 0.25/0.60 0.10 0.030 0.030 - - - 0.35 - - - - carbon
EM12K 0.05/0.15 0.80/1.25 0.10/0.35 0.030 0.030 - - - 0.35 - - - - steel
EA1 0.07/0.17 0.65/1.00 0.20 0.030 0.025 - - 0.45/0.65 0.35 - - - -
EA2 0.07/0.17 0.95/1.35 0.20 0.030 0.025 - - 0.45/0.65 0.35 - - - - C-Mo
EA3 0.07/0.17 1.65/2.20 0.20 0.030 0.025 - - 0.45/0.65 0.35 - - - - steel
EA4 0.07/0.17 1.20/1.70 0.20 0.030 0.025 - - 0.45/0.65 0.35 - - - -
EB2 0.07/0.15 0.45/1.00 0.05/0.30 0.030 0.025 1.00/1.75 - 0.45/0.65 0.35 - - - -
EB2H 0.28/0.33 0.45/0.80 0.55/0.75 0.015 0.015 1.00/1.50 - 0.10/0.65 0.30 0.20/0.30 - - -
EB3 0.05/0.15 0.40/0.80 0.05/0.30 0.025 0.025 2.25/3.00 - 0.90/1.10 0.35 - - - - Cr-Mo
EB5 0.18/0.23 0.40/0.70 0.40/0.60 0.025 0.025 0.45/0.65 - 0.90/1.10 0.35 - - - - steel
EB6 0.10 0.35/0.70 0.05/0.60 0.025 0.025 4.50/6.00 - 0.45/0.70 0.35 - - - -
EB6H 0.25/0.40 0.75/1.00 0.25/0.50 0.030 0.025 4.80/6.00 - 0.45/0.65 0.35 - - - -
ENi1 0.12 0.75/1.25 0.05/0.30 0.020 0.020 0.15 0.75/1.25 0.30 0.35 - - - -
ENi2 0.12 0.75/1.25 0.05/0.30 0.020 0.020 - 2.10/2.90 - 0.35 - - - - Ni steel
ENi3 0.13 0.60/1.20 0.05/0.30 0.020 0.020 0.15 3.10/3.80 - 0.35 - - - -
ENi4 0.12/0.19 0.60/1.00 0.10/0.30 0.020 0.015 - 1.60/2.10 0.10/0.30 0.35 - - - -
EF1 0.07/0.15 0.90/1.70 0.15/0.35 0.025 0.025 - 0.95/1.60 0.25/0.55 0.35 - - - -
EF2 0.10/0.18 1.70/2.40 0.20 0.025 0.025 - 0.40/0.80 0.40/0.65 0.35 - - - -

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 EF3 0.10/0.18 1.70/2.40 0.30 0.025 0.025 - 0.70/1.10 0.40/0.65 0.35 - - - -
EF4 0.16/0.23 0.60/0.90 0.15/0.35 0.035 0.025 0.10/0.60 0.10/0.80 0.15/0.30 0.35 - - - -

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EF5 0.10/0.17 1.70/2.20 0.20 0.010 0.010 0.25/0.50 2.30/2.80 0.45/0.65 0.50 - - - - Other low
EF6 0.07/0.15 1.45/1.90 0.10/0.30 0.015 0.015 0.20/0.55 1.75/2.25 0.40/0.65 0.25 - - - - alloy steel
EM2 0.10 1.25/1.80 0.20/0.60 0.010 0.010 0.30 1.40/2.10 0.25/0.55 0.25 0.05 0.10 0.10 0.10
EM3 0.10 1.40/1.80 0.20/0.60 0.010 0.010 0.55 1.90/2.60 0.25/0.65 0.25 0.04 0.10 0.10 0.10
EM4 0.10 1.40/1.80 0.20/0.60 0.010 0.010 0.60 2.00/2.80 0.30/0.65 0.25 0.03 0.10 0.10 0.10
EW 0.12 0.35/0.65 0.20/0.35 0.040 0.030 0.50/0.80 0.40/0.80 - 0.30/0.80 - - - -

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EG - - - - - - - - - - - - -

table 2 Chemical Composition Requirements for Solid Electrodes

Electrode Chemical Composition, Percent
Remarks
Class. C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu V,Ti,Zr

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A1 0.12 1.00 0.80 0.040 0.030 - - 0.40/0.65 0.35 -
A2 0.12 1.40 0.80 0.040 0.030 - - 0.40/0.65 0.35 - C-Mo
A3 0.15 2.10 0.80 0.040 0.030 - - 0.40/0.65 0.35 - steel
A4 0.15 1.60 0.80 0.040 0.030 - - 0.40/0.65 0.35 -

B2 0.15 1.20 0.80 0.010 0.030 1.00/1.50 - 0.40/0.65 0.35 -

B2H 0.10/0.25 1.20 0.80 0.040 0.030 1.00/1.50 - 0.40/0.65 0.35 0.30V

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B3 0.15 1.20 0.80 0.040 0.030 2.00/2.50 - 0.90/1.20 0.35 -
Cr-Mo
B4 0.12 1.20 0.80 0.040 0.030 1.75/2.25 - 0.40/0.65 0.35 -
steel
B5 0.18 1.20 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.45/0.65 - 0.90/1.20 0.35 -
B6 0.12 1.20 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.45/6.00 - 0.40/0.65 0.35 -
B6H 0.10/0.25 1.20 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.45/6.00 - 0.40/0.65 0.35 -

Ni1 0.12 1.60 0.80 0.030 0.030 0.15 0.75/1.10 0.35 0.35 0.05Ti

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Ni2 0.12 1.60 0.80 0.030 0.030 - 2.00/2.90 - 0.35 -
Ni steel
Ni3 0.12 1.60 0.80 0.030 0.030 0.15 2.80/3.80 - 0.35 -
Ni4 0.14 1.60 0.80 0.030 0.030 - 1.40/2.10 0.35 0.35 -

F1 0.12 0.70/1.50 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.15 0.90/1.70 0.55 0.35 -

F2 0.17 1.25/2.25 0.80 0.040 0.030 - 0.40/0.80 0.40/0.65 0.35 -
Non-FERROUS

F3 0.17 1.25/2.25 0.80 0.040 0.030 - 0.70/1.10 0.40/0.65 0.35 - Other low
F4 0.17 1.60 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.60 0.40/0.80 0.25 0.35 0.03Ti alloy steel
F5 0.17 1.20/1.80 0.80 0.030 0.030 0.65 2.00/2.80 0.30/0.80 0.50 -
F6 0.14 0.80/1.85 0.80 0.030 0.030 0.65 1.50/2.25 0.60 0.40 -

M1 0.10 0.60/1.60 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.15 1.25/2.00 0.35 0.30 0.03Ti
M2 0.10 0.90/1.80 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.35 1.40/2.10 0.25/0.65 0.30 0.03Ti
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M3 0.10 1.30/2.25 0.80 0.030 0.030 0.65 1.80/2.60 0.20/0.70 0.35 0.03Ti
M4 0.10 0.50/1.60 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.80 2.00/2.80 0.30/0.80 0.30 0.03Ti
W 0.12 0.50/1.60 0.80 0.040 0.030 0.45/0.70 0.40/0.80 - 0.30/0.75 -

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table 3 Mechanical Property Requirements

AWS Classification Tensile Strength (psi) Yield Strength (psi) Elongation (%)
F7XX-EXXX-X 70,000-95,000 ≥58,000 ≥22
F8XX-EXXX-X 80,000-100,000 ≥68,000 ≥20
F9XX-EXXX-X 90,000-110,000 ≥78,000 ≥17
F10XX-EXXX-X 100,000-120,000 ≥88,000 ≥16
F11XX-EXXX-X 110,000-130,000 ≥98,000 ≥15
F12XX-EXXX-X 120,000-140,000 ≥108,000 ≥14

table 4 Impact Strength Requirements

Digit Impact Values (ft·lb) Digit Impact Values (ft·lb)
Z - 6 ≥20(-60°F)
0 ≥20(0°F) 8 ≥20(-80°F)
2 ≥20(-20°F) 10 ≥20(-100°F)
4 ≥20(-40°F) 15 ≥20(-150°F)
5 ≥20(-50°F)

table 5 Postweld Heat-treatment Temperature

Postweld-Heat-Treatment-Temperature
Weld metal Classification
°F±25(°C±14)
F4, F5, F6 1050 (566)
M1, M2, M3, M4, W 1125 (607)
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1
B2, B2H, B5, Ni1, Ni2 1150 (621)
Ni3, Ni4, F1, F2, F3
B3, B4 1275 (691)
B6, B6H, B8 1375 (746)

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