Low Hydrogen Mild Steel Electrodes

Atom Arc 7018

AWS Class E7018
Conforms to E7018H4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1
Military - MIL-E-22200/1, MIL 7018
ABS - AWS A5.1, 2Y
Det Norske Veritas - 3Y(H10)
Lloyds - 3m, 3Ym(H10)
CWB-CSA W48

Description:
Atom Arc 7018 is an iron-powder, low hydrogen, moisture
resistant electrode. The wider operating ranges and smooth
weld metal transfer minimizes post weld clean up. This
premium quality electrode meets a multitude of codes and
welding specifications.

Atom Arc 7018 was developed to weld carbon and low alloy
steels, including a variety of hardenable steels.
Typical Mechanical Properties
Stress Relieved 8
hrs.
@ 1150°F
As Welded (621°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 68,000 (470) 57,000 (395)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 78,000 (540) 71,000 (490)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 30 33
% Reduction in Area 75.5 77
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Stress Relieved 8 hrs.
As Welded @ 1150°F (621°C)
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J) ft.-lbs. (J)
-20°F (-29°C) 168 (228) 193 (262)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S
0.045 1.10 0.40 0.015 0.014
Preheat:
Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018 to prevent
underbead cracking. Preheat should be used with hardenable steels to
prevent the formation of hard heat-affected zones and eliminate
tendencies toward quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be
required in welding heavy sections.
Standard Diameters and Packages
  3/32"(2.4 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
50# (22.7 kg) carton, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
50# (22.7 kg) carton, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
50# (22.7 kg) carton, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
50# (22.7 kg) carton, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 7/32" (5.6 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
50# (22.7 kg) carton, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 1/4" (6.4 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac,
50# (22.7 kg) carton, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

Atom Arc 7018-1

AWS Class E7018-1
Conforms to E7018-1H4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018-1
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1
ABS - AWS A5.1, 3Y (H10)
Lloyds - 3m, 3Ym (H10)
Det Norske Veritas - 3Y(H10)
CWB-CSA W48.1

Description:
Atom Arc 7018-1 is an all-position low hydrogen iron
powder electrode that displays exceptional impacts at low
temperatures in both the as welded and stress relieved
conditions. It adequately meets the AWS requirements for a
minimum of 20 ft.-lbs. (27 J) at -50°F (-10°C). The smooth
metal transfer keeps spatter to a minimum, and the complete
slag coverage is designed for easy removal.

Atom Arc 7018-1 is intended for the wide variety of carbon

and low alloy steels in the 50 ksi (345 MPa) minimum yield.
It is an ideal choice for applications that require impact
toughness at low temperatures.
Typical Mechanical Properties
Stress Relieved 8
hrs. @
As Welded 1150°F (621°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 69,000 (475) 58,000 (400)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 82,000 (565) 73,000 (505)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 30 33
% Reduction in Area 72 72
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Testing Temperature As Welded Stress Relieved
 8 hrs. @
1150°F (621°C)
ft.-lbs. (J) ft.-lbs. (J)
-50°F (-46°C) 104 (141) 165 (224)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S
0.04 1.35 0.32 0.014 0.015
Preheat:
Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018-1 to prevent underbead
cracking. Preheat should be used with hardenable steels to prevent the
formation of hard heat-affected zones and eliminate tendencies toward
quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be required in welding heavy
sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 3/32"(2.4 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 & 50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 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 7018-AC

AWS Class E7018
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018AC
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1
CWB-CSA W48.1

Description:
Atom Arc 7018AC is a product specifically designed to have
optimum arc characteristics when used with AC power
sources having 75 to 80 open circuit voltage. Compared to
standard Atom Arc 7018 operating on AC, this electrode will
have easier arc starting and restrike, a smoother arc, and
lower spatter. It is useable on a wide range of steels.
Typical Mechanical Properties
As Welded
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 78,000 (540)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 86,000 (595)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 29
% Reduction in Area 72
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
As Welded
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J)
 -20°F (-29°C) 46 (62)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S
0.047 0.95 0.30 0.014 0.015
Preheat:
Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018-AC to prevent
underbead cracking. Preheat should be used with hardenable steels to
prevent the formation of hard heat-affected zones and eliminate
tendencies toward quench cracking on cooling. Preheat may also be
required in welding heavy sections.

Standard Diameters and Packages

 3/32"(2.4 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 &
50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 1/8"(3.2 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 &
50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC
 5/32"(4.0 mm) x 5# (2.3 kg) Value Pac, 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac, 10 &
50# (4.5 & 22.7 kg) HSC

 3/16"(4.8 mm) x 11# (5 kg) Quad Pac

Atom Arc 7018-SR

AWS Class E7018
Conforms to E7018H4R
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018-SR
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1

Description:
Atom Arc 7018-SR is an all-position, iron-powder, low
hydrogen electrode. The moisture resistance and welder
appeal is similar to other Atom Arc electrodes.

Atom Arc 7018-SR was developed to maintain 70 ksi

(483 MPa) tensile strength after 16 hours stress relieving.
Typical Mechanical Properties
Stress Relieved Stress Relieved 16 hrs.
8 hrs. @ @
As Welded 1150°F (621°C) 1150°F (621°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 69,000 (475) 61,000 (420) 59,000 (410)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 83,000 (570) 77,000 (530) 74,000 (510)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 32 35 35
% Reduction in Area 76 76 77
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
Testing Temperature As Welded Stress Relieved Stress Relieved
ft.-lbs. (J) 8 hrs. 16 hrs.
 @ 1150°F @ 1150°F
(621°C) ft.-lbs. (J) (621°C) ft.-lbs. (J)
-20°F (-29°C) 114 (195) 133 (180) 185 (250)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Mo
0.06 1.35 0.35 0.014 0.014 0.10
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 7018-M

AWS Class E7018M
AC-DCEP (Electrode Positive)
Electrode Imprint Marking: 7018M
Code and Specification Data:**
AWS A5.1, ASME SFA 5.1
ABS - AWS 5.1 3, 3Y(H5)
Military - MIL-E-22200/10, MIL-7018-M

Description:
Atom Arc 7018-M 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
diffusible hydrogen of 0.026 ml/g of deposited weld metal.
The average 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 7018-M is intended for welding carbon steels, as

well as high tensile steels, such as Grade HT of MIL-S-16113
and MIL-S-22698. It also is used for attachment welds to
HY-80 and HY-100.
Typical Mechanical Properties
(Tested according to MIL-E-22200/10)
Stress Relieved 1
hr. @
As Welded 1150°F (621°C)
Yield Strength, psi (MPa) 69,000 (475) 57,000 (395)
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) 80,000 (550) 71,000 (490)
% Elongation in 2" (51 mm) 30 36
% Reduction in Area 72 76
Typical Charpy V-Notch Impact Properties
 Stress Relieved
1 hr. @
As Welded 1150°F (621°C)
Testing Temperature ft.-lbs. (J) ft.-lbs. (J)
-20°F (-29°C) 114 (155) 166 (225)
Typical Undiluted Weld Metal Analysis (%)
C Mn Si P S Mo
0.04 0.96 0.31 0.013 0.013 0.10
Preheat:
Preheat is generally not required with Atom Arc 7018-M to prevent
underbead cracking. Preheat should be used with hardenable steels to
prevent the formation of hard heat-affected zones and eliminate
tendencies toward quench cracking on cooling. 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