LOW HYDROGEN ELECTRODES

COVERED (STICK) ELECTRODES (SMAW)

Atom Arc 7018-M

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. 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 is also used for attachment welds to
HY-80 and HY-100.

Process

SMAW/MMA (Stick)

Specifications

Classifications Military-MIL-E-0022200/10 : MIL-7018-M

AWS A5.1
ASME SFA 5.1

Industry Nuclear
Offshore Oil
Pressure Vessels
Military Applications
Ship/Barge Building

Welding Current AC or DC+

Coating Type Low-hydrogen iron powder

CTOD-Tested false

Typical Tensile Properties

Yield Tensile Testing Testing

Condition Strength Strength Elongation Temperature Time

Stress 392 MPa 492 MPa 29 % 621 °C 1 hour(s)

Relieved ( 56.9 ksi ) ( 71.3 ksi ) ( 1150 °F )

As Welded 477 MPa 549 MPa 30 %

( 69.2 ksi ) ( 79.6 ksi )

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 Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties

Impact Test Condition

Condition Testing Temperature Value Test Condition Time Temp

Stress Relieved -29 °C 225 J 1 hour(s) 621 °C

( -20 °F ) ( 166 ft-lb ) ( 1150 °F )

Typical Weld Metal Analysis %

C Mn Si S P Mo

0.04 0.96 0.31 0.013 0.013 0.10

Deposition Data

Diameter Current Deposition Rate Deposition Efficiency (%) Optimal Amps

5.6 mm 250-350 A 3.3 kg/h 74 % 300 A

( 7/32 in. ) ( 7.2 lbs/h )

5.6 mm 250-350 A 2.9 kg/h 75 % 250 A

( 7/32 in. ) ( 6.5 lbs/h )

4.8 mm 200-300 A 2.4 kg/h 74.6 % 250 A

( 3/16 in. ) ( 5.4 lbs/h )

4.8 mm 200-300 A 2.2 kg/h 76.4 % 200 A

( 3/16 in. ) ( 4.9 lbs/h )

4.0 mm 130-220 A 1.7 kg/h 73.5 % 170 A

( 5/32 in. ) ( 3.8 lbs/h )

4.0 mm 130-220 A 1.1 kg/h 75 % 140 A

( 5/32 in. ) ( 3.1 lbs/h )

3.2 mm 90-160 A 1.2 kg/h 70.9 % 140 A

( 1/8 in. ) ( 2.6 lbs/h )

3.2 mm 90-160 A 1.2 kg/h 71.6 % 120 A

( 1/8 in. ) ( 2.6 lbs/h )

2.4 mm 70-100 A 0.8 kg/h 66.3 % 90 A

( 3/32 in. ) ( 1.7 lbs/h )

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