CEMP-E
TI 809-26
1 March 2000
Table C-14. AWS A5.17 Classification System for Carbon Steel Electrodes and
Fluxes for SAW
[US Customary Units]
FSXXX-ECXXX-HZ
Flux (virgin flux if not followed by S)
S
X
Minimum tensile strength in units of 10 ksi (70 MPa)
7 = 70 ksi (480 MPa)
X
A = tested as-welded
P = tested after postweld heat treatment
Temperature in F at or above the impact strength meets or exceeds 20 ft-lbf (27 J)
Z = no impact strength test required
0 = tested at 0o
C)
2 = tested at -20 F (-29
o
o
F (-40oC)
5 = tested at -50o
C)
6 = tested at -60 F (-51
o
o
F (-62oC)
-
Electrode
C
specified in A5.17. ECG does not have a specified chemistry. Either type must be
tested with a specific flux.
Manganese (Mn) content, % weight
L = low Mn (0.25 - 0.60)
H = high Mn (varies by classification, 1.30 low to 2.20 high)
G = chemistry not specified
Number that makes up a part of the electrode classification system, indicating
chemistry in A5.17, Table 1. Generally, indicates nominal carbon content in
nominal carbon), 11,12, 13, 14, and 15.
X
-
HZ
H16 = maximum 16 mL / 100 g deposited weld metal
H8 = maximum 8 mL / 100 g deposited weld metal
H2
= maximum 2 mL / 100 g deposited weld metal
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