Low Alloy High Strength Electrodes

Atom Arc 9018SR

AWS Class E9018-G
Conforms to E9018-GH4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 9018-G
Code and Specification Data:
AWS A5.5, ASME SFA 5.5

Description:
Atom Arc 9018SR is an all-position, low hydrogen iron
powder electrode with outstanding moisture resistance and
welder appeal. The "G" classification of 9018SR is the result
of higher Mn and Mo levels and a maximum Ni of 1.1%.
Typical Mechanical Properties
Stress Relieved
(@450° Interpass Temp.) 20hrs.
@1150°F (621°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 87,000 (600)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 99,000 (685)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 24
% Reduction of Area 68

Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties

Stress Relieved
20 hrs. @
1150°F (621°C)
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J)
60°F (16°C) 91 (123)
-50°F (-46°C) 36 (49)

Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)

C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo V Cu
0.09 1.60 0.30 0.016 0.009 0.03 1.05 0.45 0.01 0.01
Preheat:
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation
of a hard heat-affected zone. Preheat may also be required in welding
heavy sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 3/32"(2.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
  5/32"(4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

Atom Arc 9018

AWS Class E9018-M
Conforms to E9018-MH4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 9018-M
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.5, ASME SFA 5.5
Military - MIL-E-22200/1, MIL-9018-M
ABS - 3Y
Lloyds - 3Ym(H15)

Description:
Atom Arc 9018 electrodes are used for attachment welds on
T1, HY-80 and HY-90 steels, and other high-tensile,
quenched and tempered steels.
Typical Mechanical Properties
Stress Relieved
24 hrs.
@ 1100°F
As Welded (593°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 84,000 (580) 68,000 (470)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 95,000 (655) 92,000 (635)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 28 27
% Reduction of Area 69 72
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Stress Relieved
24 hrs.
@1100°F
As Welded (593°C)
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J) ft.-lbs. (J)
-60°F (-51°C) 60 (81) 66 (92)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Ni Mo
0.05 1.10 0.31 0.017 0.014 1.61 0.28
Preheat:
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation
of a hard heat-affected zone. Preheat may also be required in welding
heavy sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 3/32"(2.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
  3/16"(4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 7/32"(5.6 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 1/4"(6.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

Atom Arc 10018

AWS Class E10018-M
Conforms to E10018-MH4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 10018-M
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.5, ASME SFA 5.5

Description:
Atom Arc 10018 electrodes are used primarily for
applications which require weld joints of at least 100 ksi
(690 MPa) tensile strength, good ductility and crack
resistance. Good notch toughness at temperature as low as
-60°F (-51°C) is possible with this electrode. Atom Arc
10018 can be used to weld HY-80 and T-1 steel.
Typical Mechanical Properties
As Welded
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 99,000 (685)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 108,000 (745)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 24
% Reduction of Area 64
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
As Welded
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J)
-40°F (-40°C) 46 (62)
-60°F (-51°C) 28 (38)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Ni Mo
0.05 1.50 0.28 0.014 0.014 1.70 0.30
Preheat:
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation
of a hard heat-affected zone. Preheat may also be required in welding
heavy sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 7/32"(5.6 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 1/4"(6.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 Atom Arc 10018-M1
No AWS Class
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 10018-M1
Code and Specification Data:**
Military - MIL-E-0022200/10, MIL-10018-M1

Description:
Atom Arc 10018-M1 is a low hydrogen, iron-powder all-
position electrode specially formulated to meet the more
stringent requirements of Military Specification MIL-E-
0022200/10 for mechanical properties, low coating moisture
and diffusible hydrogen content. Hydrogen coupons analyzed
by the gas chromatography method showed an average of
0.026 ml/g of diffusable hydrogen. The average percent by
weight of coating moisture is 0.07% when removed from a
hermetically sealed can and 0.17% after 9 hours exposure at
80°F (27°C) and 80% relative humidity.

Atom Arc 10018-M1 electrode is intended for welding high

tensile steels, such as HY-80, HSLA-80, A710 and T-1 steel.
Typical Mechanical Properties
(Tested according to MIL-E-0022200/10)
HY-80
As Welded
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 90,000 (620)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 97,000 (670)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 24
% Reduction of Area 67
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
As Welded
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J)
0°F (-18°C) 96 (130)
-60°F (-51°C) 67 (91)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Ni Mo
0.034 1.02 0.21 0.014 0.014 1.98 0.25
Preheat:
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation
of a hard heat-affected zone. Preheat may also be required in welding
heavy sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 3/32"(2.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
  3/16"(4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

Atom Arc 10018-MM

AWS Class E10018-D2
Conforms to E10018-D2H4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 10018-D2
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.5, ASME SFA 5.5

Description:
Atom Arc 10018-MM electrodes are used to weld low-alloy,
high-tensile steels where welds of 100 ksi (690 MPa)
minimum tensile strength is required. This electrode is
recommended for use in the weld repair and fabrication of
Mn-Mo steel castings and armor plate.
Typical Mechanical Properties
Stress Relieved 1 hr.
@ 1150°F(621°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 93,000 (640)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 104,000 (720)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 24
% Reduction of Area 68
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Stress Relieved 1
hr.
@1150°F(621°C)
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J)
-60°F (-51°C) 24 (33)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Mo
0.09 1.82 0.33 0.018 0.016 0.35
Preheat:
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation
of a hard heat-affected zone. Preheat may also be required in welding
heavy sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 7/32"(5.6 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 1/4"(6.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

Atom Arc T
 AWS Class E11018-M
Conforms to E11018-MH4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 11018-M
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.5, ASME SFA 5.5
Military - MIL-E-0022200/1, MIL-11018-M
ABS - AWS A5.5

Description:
Atom Arc T was developed for welding T-1 steel in all
applications. Mechanical properties of the welded joints equal
or exceed the properties of the base steel in either the as
welded or stress relieved condition, thus giving 100% design
joint efficiency. In addition, Atom Arc "T" electrodes are
suitable for many other applications, particularly where high-
strength welds with excellent low temperature impact
properties are required.
Typical Mechanical Properties
Stress Relieved
1 hrs. @
As Welded 1025°F (552°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 105,000 (725) 102,000 (705)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 115,000 (795) 112,000 (770)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 23 23
% Reduction of Area 62 63
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Stress Relieved
1 hrs. @
As Welded 1025°F (552°C)
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J) ft.-lbs. (J)
0°F (-18°C) 55 (75) 50 (68)
-40°F (-40°C) 48 (65) 42 (57)
-60°F (-51°C) 44 (60) 25 (34)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo
0.05 1.50 0.30 0.018 0.015 0.30 1.75 0.30
Preheat:
The manufacturers of the trade name steels publish preheat
requirements for the various thicknesses in which the steels are
supplied. Under conditions of extreme cold, it is always advisable to
warm the base metal to about 60°F (16°C) in the immediate area of the
joint before welding. When extreme ductility of the weld area is
required with high-tensile steels or when welding heavy sections, the
use of low temperature preheat is recommended. When Atom Arc T is
used to weld other steels, the requirements for preheat are controlled
by the hardening characteristics and thickness of the material being
welded.
 Standard Diameters and Packages
 3/32"(2.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 7/32"(5.6 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 1/4"(6.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

Atom Arc 12018

AWS Class E12018-M
Conforms to E12018-MH4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 12018-M
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.5, ASME SFA 5.5

Description:
Atom Arc 12018 is recommended for use in fabrication of
low-alloy, high-tensile steels where welds of 120 ksi (828
MPa) minimum tensile strength are required. Atom Arc
12018 is typically used to weld forging, castings plate and
pressure vessels.
Typical Mechanical Properties
As Welded
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 121,000 (835)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 133,000 (920)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 18
% Reduction of Area 56
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
As Welded
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J)
-60°F (-51°C) 26 (35)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo
0.06 1.65 0.34 0.019 0.016 0.85 2.00 0.45
Preheat:
Preheat should be used on hardenable steels to prevent the formation
of a hard heat-affected zone. Preheat may also be required in welding
heavy sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 3/32"(2.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 7/32"(5.6 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 1/4"(6.4 mm) x 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC