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WELDING WIRE
a n d E L ECTRODES
1 WELDING WIRE and ELECTRODES
Qualityits what were all about.
The company that is today known as Techalloy to continue the fine legacy established by Reid
Welding Products was founded in 1919 and is Avery and to pursue innovative product devel-
devoted to the manufacture and sale of weld- opments. As part of this effort, Techalloy became
ing consumables for shielded metal arc welding the first company in the United States to pro-
(SMAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), tungsten duce imprinted TIG rods, saving welders hours of
inert gas welding (TIG) and gas metal arc weld- wasted time with traditional tags.
ing (MIG). The product range consists of welding New production equipment and technological
wires and coated electrodes in stainless steel, advancements in the last few years have focused
nickel and nickel-based alloys, special purpose on ensuring the manufacture of premium quality
types together with a number of low alloy steels. welding consumables. The company has received
The original company, Reid Avery, stood for ISO 9001 and 14001 certification to comple-
great craftsmanship and expertise. Since adopt- ment its existing significant number of certifica-
ing the Techalloy name, a pledge has been made tions and registrations.
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TECHALLOY and Central Wire Group
Techalloy is a member of the Central Wire Group, one Techalloy produces its welding consumables in
of North Americas largest and most highly regarded Baltimore, Maryland and Perth, Ontario, and supports
drawers of specialty wire. This affords Techalloy signifi- its sales and marketing activities with strategically
cant advantages in terms of financial, technical, and located warehouse locations throughout North America.
operational resources on a global basis.
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other than those specified in these Terms and Conditions of Sale. There is no warrant of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particular purpose.
The data contained in this handbook is intended for general information only, and not for specifi-
cation purposes.
Applications suggested for these alloys are made to permit you to make your own evaluation and
decision, and are not to be construed as either express or implied warranties of fitness for these
or other applications.
All analyses should be considered as typical or average values, and are minimum or maximum only
where indicated. They are not intended for specification purposes.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications are important to a company because they Certifications are important to you, the buyer,
represent the hard work and diligence that has gone because they represent quality, dependability, and
into creating a quality product. peace of mind.
Techalloy holds certifications of
ISO 9001, 14001 Military Qualified Products

ASME Section III Certification TUV (Germany)
American Bureau of Shipping Brazil Welding Foundation (FBTS)
Canadian Welding Bureau DHV (Norway)
ISO
9001:14001
CERTIFIED
American Bureau of Shipping
308 308L 309 309L 310 316 316L 347
Canadian Welding Bureau
308 310 347 HC276 630 Techrod 112

308L 312 385 622 208 Techrod 276
308LHS 316 409CB 410NiMo 413 Techrod 122
309 316L 2209 Weld A 418 Techrod 182
309L 316LHS 625FE 502 617
309LHS 317L EN606 505 718
Military Qualified Product List
308 316 308-15 308MOT-15 316L-15 Techalloy 606

308L 316L 308L-15 309-15 347-15 Techalloy 625
309 347 308-16 309-16 410-15 Tech-Rod 182
309L 410 308L-16 310-15 Techalloy 418 Tech-Rod 190
310 307-15 308MOT-16 310-16 Techalloy 413

CONTENTS
CERTIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................3
NICKEL ALLOY FILLER METAL..........................................................................................................5
Nickel and High Nickel Alloy Welding Wires............................................................................ 5
Recommended Welding Parameters.................................................................................. 8
Typical Chemical Composition........................................................................................... 8
Nickel and High Nickel Alloy Electrodes.................................................................................. 9
Typical Electrode Sizes & Currents.................................................................................. 12
Typical Chemical Composition......................................................................................... 12
Suggestions for Welding Nickel and High Nickel Alloys......................................................... 13
STAINLESS STEEL FILLER METAL ..................................................................................................14

Stainless Steel Welding Wires............................................................................................... 14
Recommended Welding Parameters................................................................................ 18
Stainless Steel Electrodes..................................................................................................... 20
Typical Electrode Sizes & Currents.................................................................................. 23
Suggestions for Welding Stainless Steels ............................................................................. 24
LOW ALLOY STEEL FILLER METAL..................................................................................................28

Low Alloy Steel Wires............................................................................................................ 28
Recommended Welding Parameters................................................................................ 30
Suggestions for Welding Low Alloy Steels............................................................................. 31
PACKAGING OPTIONS....................................................................................................................32
TABLES AND CHARTS....................................................................................................................33

NICKEL & HIGH NICKEL ALLOY WELDING WIRES
MECHANICAL
TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF
COMPOSITION ALL WELD METAL
PRODUCT USES OF THE WIRE (AS WELDED)
Techalloy 55 Techalloy 55 is used for TIG and MIG welding of Carbon .05 Tensile Strength
cast iron. This filler metal is extensively employed Manganese .25 89,500 PSI 620 MPA
No AWS Specification to overlay cast iron rolls. It is also used to repair Silicon .15
castings. The weld metal of Techalloy 55 is harder Iron 43.6 Yield Strength
than that of Techalloy 99. However, machining can Nickel 55.9 62,000 PSI 430 MPA
be accomplished by using carbide tipped tools.
Elongation 35%
A preheat and interpass temperature of 350F
(175C) minimum is recommended during welding,
without which the weld and heat affected zones
could develop cracks.
Techalloy 72 High Chromium Nickel alloy used for join- Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
ing, repair and overlay cladding of Ni-Cr and Titanium 0.50 107,000 PSI 740 MPA
AWS A5.14 ERNiCr-4 Ni-Fe-Cr components. Material is resistant to Chromium 43.6
high temperature corrosion including fuel-ash Nickel Balance Elongation 30%
corrosion and erosion in atmospheres contain-
ing sulpher. This material is primarily used for
boiler tube overlay in coal fired boiler systems.
Techalloy 99 Techalloy 99 is used for TIG and MIG welding Carbon .05 Tensile Strength
of cast iron. This wire is extensively employed Manganese .22 66,500 PSI 460 MPA
AWS A5.15 ERNiCl to repair gray iron casting. It can also be used Silicon .05
for overlay and buildup. Dilution from the cast- Nickel 99.6 Yield Strength
ing influences the mechanical properties of 36,000 PSI 250 MPA
the metal. The welds are easily machinable.
Elongation 40%
A preheat and interpass temperature of 350F
(175C) minimum is recommended during welding.
Techalloy 208 Techalloy 208 is used for TIG, MIG, and SAW Carbon .06 Tensile Strength
welding of nickel 200 or 201. This filler metal Manganese .30 66,500 PSI 460 MPA
FM 61 is also employed for overlaying on steel as well Silicon .40
AWS A5.14 ERNi-1 as repairing cast iron castings. It can also be Aluminum .5 Yield Strength
used for dissimilar joints between nickel or Titanium 3.0 38,000 PSI 260 MPA
nickel alloys to stainless or ferritic steels. Nickel 95.5
Elongation 28%
Techalloy 276 Techalloy 276 is used for welding of materials Carbon .01 Tensile Strength
of similar chemical composition (UNS Number Manganese .55 105,000 PSI 720 MPA
AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-4 N10276), as well as dissimilar materials of Silicon .04
nickel base alloys, steels and stainless steels. Chromium 15.55 Yield Strength
This wire also can be used for cladding steel Molybdenum 16.1 81,000 PSI 560 MPA
with nickel-chromium-molybdenum weld metal. Tungsten 3.65
Vanadium .15 Elongation 40%
This alloy, due to its high molybdenum content,
Nickel Balance
offers excellent resistance to stress corro-
Iron 5.5
sion cracking, pitting, and crevice corrosion.
Techalloy 413 Techalloy 413 is used for TIG, MIG, and oxy- Nickel 31.0 Tensile Strength
fuel welding of 70/30, 80/20 and 90/10 cop- Manganese .75 53,000 PSI 360 MPA
FM 67 per-nickel alloys. This filler metal can be used Silicon .10
AWS A5.7 ERCuNi for MIG overlay on steel after a first layer with Iron .55 Yield Strength
Nickel 208 (Filler Metal 61). Dissimilar-weld- Titanium .35 21,000 PSI 140 MPA
ing applications include joining copper-nickel Copper Balance
alloys to Nickel 200 or nickel-copper alloys. Elongation 32%

MECHANICAL
Techalloy 418 Techalloy 418 is used for TIG or MIG welding of Carbon .05 Tensile Strength
nickel copper alloys (ASTM B127, B163, B164, Manganese 3.45 76,500 PSI 530 MPA
FM 60 and B165 UNS Number N04400). This filler metal Silicon .77
AWS A5.14 ERNiCu-7 can be used for MIG overlay on steel after a first Titanium 2.25 Yield Strength
layer with nickel 208 (Filler Metal 61). Dissimilar Nickel 65.2 52,500 PSI 360 MPA
welding applications include joining nickel-cop- Copper Balance
per alloys to Nickel 200 copper-nickel alloys. Elongation 34%
Techalloy 606 Techalloy 606 is used for TIG, MIG and SAW Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
welding of base metals such as ASTM B163, Manganese 2.85 86,000 PSI 590 MPA
FM 82 B166, B167 and B168 alloys which have UNS Silicon .22
AWS A5.14 ERNiCr-3 Number N06600. It is one of the most used Chromium 20.4 Yield Strength
nickel alloys whose applications range from Columbium+Tantalum 2.5 52,000 PSI 360 MPA
cryogenic to high temperatures. This filler metal Nickel 72.9
can also be used for dissimilar welding applica- Elongation 38%
tions between various nickel alloys and stainless
or carbon steels, as well as for overlaying.
Techalloy 617 Techalloy 617 is used for TIG, MIG, and SAW Carbon .06 Tensile Strength
welding of nickel-chrome-cobalt-molybdenum Manganese .20 112,000 PSI 770 MPA
AWS A5.14 ERNiCrCoMo-1 alloys as well as between themselves and dissimilar Silicon .11
metals, such as stainless, carbon or low alloy steels. Chromium 21.8 Yield Strength
This filler wire also can be used to overlay welding Cobalt 12.45 88,000 PSI 610 MPA
where similar chemical composition is desired. Molybdenum 9.05
Aluminum 1.25 Elongation 28%
The weld metal provides optimum strength and
Titanium .25
oxidation resistance from 1500F (815C) up
Nickel Balance
to 2100F (1150C).
Techalloy 622 Techalloy 622 is an alloy of nickel with chromium, Carbon .008 Tensile Strength
molybdenum and tungsten as principal alloying Manganese .20 115,000 PSI 790 MPA
AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-10 elements. It is used to weld alloys of similar Iron 3.1
composition as well as dissimilar joints between Chromium 21.5 Yield Strength
nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys and stainless Molybdenum 13.5 82,000 PSI 570 MPA
or carbon or low alloy steels. It can also be used Tungsten 3.5
for cladded overlay as well as spraying applications. Nickel Balance Elongation 38%
Techalloy 622 offers excellent corrosion resistance
in oxidizing as well as reducing media in a wide
variety of chemical process environments. It offers
an outstanding resistance to stress corrosion crack-
ing, pitting, and crevice corrosion.
TECHALLOY 652 Techalloy 652 is used to weld base metal Alloy Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
690, and used extensively in the power boiler and Manganese .25 92,000 PSI 634 MPA
AWS A5.14 ERNiCrFe-7A nuclear power industries. This filler metal contains Silicon .30
high levels of Chromium to resist stress corrosion Sulfur/Phosphorus .01/.01 Yield Strength
cracking and increased Niobium to resist ductility Chromium 29.50 52,000 PSI 360MPA
dip cracking. Techalloy 652 can be used to overlay Nickel 58.00
low alloy and stainless steels. Molybdenum .01 Elongation 45%
Niobium/Tantalum .75
Iron 9.00
Copper .10
Cobalt .02
Aluminum .60
Titanium .70
Aluminum + Titanium 1.30
Boron .002
Zirconium .005

MECHANICAL
Techalloy 625/ Techalloy 625 is used for TIG, MIG, and SAW weld- Carbon .009 Tensile Strength
ing of nickel-chrome-molybdenum alloys. This filler Manganese .05 114,500 790 MPA
625HWT metal is very versatile in its applications. It can Silicon .12
AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-3 be used for welding of dissimilar joints between Chromium 21.9 Yield Strength
nickel-chrome-molybdenum alloys and stainless Molybdenum 8.65 85,000 PSI 590 MPA
or carbon or low alloy steels. It can also be used Columbium+Tantalum 3.7
for cladding as well as for spraying applications. Nickel Balance Elongation 27%
Techalloy 625 with low iron (less than 0.8%) is Iron .40
preferred in various applications where dilution
of iron must be controlled to the minimum.
The high alloy content of Techalloy 625 enables it
to withstand highly corrosive environments. The
combination of nickel and chromium provides the
resistance to oxidizing conditions and the combina-
tion of nickel and molybdenum provides resistance
to reducing conditions. Due to its molybdenum
content, this alloy offers resistance to stress cor-
rosion cracking, pitting, and crevice corrosion.
Techalloy 625HWT is engineered to work with the
standard Gas Tungsten Arc process with an AC
power source to preheat the welding wire before
introduction to the GTA heat source. This enables
automated systems with continuous wire feed to
achieve a high quality, high deposition rate overlay.
TECHALLOY 625 Techalloy 625FCA is a gas shielded, all posi- Carbon .04 Tensile Strength
tion flux cored wire that provides a final weld Manganese .35 110 PSI 786 MPA
FCA chemistry equivalent to the compostion require- Silicon .30
AWS A5.34 ENiCrMo3T1 ments of AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMoT-3 solid wire. Chromium 21.5 Yield Strength
Used for dissimilar welding of NiCrMo Alloys Columbium 3.5 80 PSI 550 MPA
to Steel, for surfacing Carbon & Low Alloy Molybdenum 9.0
Steels, and for joining Ni-Cr-Mo alloys. Nickel 59 Elongation 30%
Techalloy 718 Techalloy 718 is used for TIG welding alloys 718, Carbon .04 Tensile Strength
706, and X-750. It is mainly used for welding Manganese .25 125,000 PSI 860 MPA
AWS A5.14 ERNiFeCr-2 high-strength aircraft components, and liquid Silicon .2
rocket components involving cryogenic tempera- Chromium 19.0 Yield Strength
tures. This alloy can be age hardened to higher Molybdenum 3.1 91,000 PSI 630 MPA
strengths. Columbium+Tantalum 5.05
Titanium .9 Elongation 27%
Aluminum .4
Nickel Balance
Iron 17.55
Techalloy 825 Techalloy 825 is used for TIG, MIG, and SAW weld- Carbon .01 Tensile Strength
ing of nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-copper Manganese .45 88,500 PSI 610 MPA
AWS A5.14 ERNiFeCr-1 alloys. This can also be used to overlay cladding Silicon .25
where similar chemical composition is required. Iron 29.0 Yield Strength
Chromium 21.5 61,000 PSI 420 MPA
Molybdenum 3.1
Copper 2.0 Elongation 34%
Nickel 42.6
Titanium 1.0
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RECOMMENDED WELDING PARAMETERS

FOR TIG, MIG, & SAW WELDING OF NICKEL ALLOYS
Process Diameter of Wire Voltage (V) Amperage (A) Gas
TIG .035 inches (0.9 mm) 12-15 60-90 100% Argon

.045 inches (1.2 mm) 13-16 80-110 100% Argon
1/16 inches (1.6 mm) 14-18 90-130 100% Argon
3/32 inches (2.4 mm) 15-20 120-175 100% Argon
1/8 inches (3.2 mm) 15-20 150-220 100% Argon
MIG .035 inches (0.9 mm) 26-29 150-190 75% Argon + 25% Helium
.045 inches (1.2 mm) 28-32 180-220 75% Argon + 25% Helium
1/16 inches (1.6 mm) 29-33 200-250 75% Argon + 25% Helium
SAW 3/32 inches (2.4 mm) 28-30 275-350 Suitable Flux may be used
1/8 inches (3.2 mm) 29-32 350-450 Suitable Flux may be used
5/32 inches (4.0 mm) 30-33 400-550 Suitable Flux may be used
TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF NICKEL & HIGH NICKEL WIRES
Product Specification C Mn Si Fe Cr Mo Ni Cb W S P Al Ti Cu
AWS A5.14 +Ta
Techalloy 55 None .05 .25 .15 43.6 55.9

Techalloy 72 ERNiCr-4 .03 43.6 Bal 0.50
Techalloy 99 ERNiCl (AWS A5.15) .05 .22 .05 99.6
Techalloy 208 (FM 61) ERNi-1 .06 .30 .40 .10 95.5 .003 .008 .5 3.00 0.02
Techalloy 276 ERNiCrMo-4 .01 .55 .04 5.5 15.55 16.10 BAL 3.65 .002 .009
Techalloy 413 (FM 67) ERCuNi (AWS A5.7) .75 .10 .55 31.0 .006 .35 BAL
Techalloy 418 (FM 60) ERNiCu-7 .05 3.45 .77 .40 65.2 .002 .009 .1 2.25 BAL
Techalloy 606 (FM 82) ERNiCr-3 .03 2.85 .22 1.1 20.4 72.9 2.5 .001 .003
Techalloy 617 (FM 617) ERNiCrCoMo-1 .06 .20 .11 .75 21.8 9.05 BAL .001 .005 1.25 .25 12.45 Co
Techalloy 622 ERNiCrMo-10 .008 .20 .04 3.1 21.5 13.5 BAL 3.5 .002 .005
Techalloy 652 ERNiCrFe-7A .03 .25 .30 9.00 29.50 .01 58.0 .01 .01 .60 .70 .10
Techalloy 625/625HWT ERNiCrMo-3 .009 .05 .12 .40 21.9 8.65 64.5 3.7 .002 .006 .17 .19
(FM 625)
Techalloy 625FCA* ENiCrMo3T1 .04 .35 .30 .62 21.5 9.0 59 3.5 .015 .020
Techalloy 718 (FM 718) ERNiFeCr-2 .04 .25 .20 17.55 19.0 3.10 53.3 5.05 .004 .001 .40 .90
Techalloy 825 (FM 65) ERNiFeCr-1 .01 .45 .25 29.0 21.5 3.1 42.6 .001 .015 .10 1.0 2.0
*Specification: AWS A5.34

NICKEL & HIGH NICKEL ALLOY ELECTRODES
Techalloys extensive line

of nickel alloy coated elec-
trodes blends weld-appeal
with proper metallurgy for
optimum performance.
MECHANICAL
PRODUCT USES OF THE DEPOSIT (AS WELDED)
Tech-Rod 55 Tech-Rod 55 is used for welding of cast irons to Carbon .9 Tensile Strength
themselves as well as for joining cast irons to Manganese .74 84,000 PSI 580 MPA
AWS A5.15 ENiFe-Cl mild steels. It is also employed for the repair of Silicon 2.09
castings. The welds are moderately hard and Iron 40.2 Yield Strength
require carbide tipped tools for machining. A Copper 1.9 59,500 PSI 410 MPA
preheat and interpass temperature of not less Nickel 54.5
than 350F (175C) is required during welding. Elongation 8%
Tech-Rod 99 Tech-Rod 99 is designed for welding of gray Carbon .85 Tensile Strength
iron castings to themselves as well as join- Manganese .25 72,000 PSI 500 MPA
AWS A5.15 ENi-Cl ing them to mild steels or stainless steels. It Silicon 1.73
is also used extensively to repair castings. Iron 4.2 Yield Strength
The welds are quite machinable. A preheat Copper 1.45 56,500 PSI 390 MPA
and interpass temperature of not less than Nickel 91.50
350F is recommended during welding. Elongation 5%
Tech-Rod 112 Tech-Rod 112 is a covered electrode which is Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
used to weld nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys. Manganese .35 114,500 PSI 790 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCrMo-3 It is also used extensively in overlay cladding Silicon .34
where similar chemical composition is required Iron 1.5 Yield Strength
on the clad side. Its applications include dissimilar Chromium 21.5 89,500 PSI 620 MPA
joints between nickel-chromium-molybdenum Molybdenum 9.2
alloys to either stainless steels, carbon, or low Columbium+Tantalum 3.55 Elongation 34%
alloy steels. These electrodes are used in appli- Nickel Balance
cations where the temperature ranges from
cryogenic up to 1800F.

WELDING WIRE and E L E C T R O D E S 10
MECHANICAL
Tech-Rod 117 Tech-Rod 117 is a covered electrode which is Carbon .06 Tensile Strength
used for welding of nickel-chromium-cobalt- Manganese .45 110,000 PSI 760 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCrCoMo-1 molybdenum alloys (UNS number N06617). Silicon .35
This electrode can also be used for overlay Iron 1.5 Yield Strength
cladding where similar alloy is required. Chromium 21.65 87,000 PSI 600 MPA
Molybdenum 8.8
Weld metal provides optimum strength and
Cobalt 11.85 Elongation 26%
oxidation resistance above 1500F up to
Aluminum .65
2100F, especially when welding on base
Nickel Balance Impact Strength
metals of nickel-iron-chromium alloys.
600 ft. lbs. at
Room Temperature
Tech-Rod 122 Tech-Rod 122 electrodes are used for welding of Carbon .014 Tensile Strength
nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys as well as Manganese .35 114,000 PSI 790 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCrMo-10 for overlay cladding on carbon, low alloy, or stain- Silicon .16
less steels. They are also used for dissimilar joints Chromium 21.2 Yield Strength
between nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloys Molybdenum 13.1 78,500 PSI 540 MPA
and stainless, carbon, or low alloy steels. Typical Tungsten 3.3
specifications for the nickel-chromium-molybdenum Nickel Balance Elongation 36%
base metals are ASTM, F574, B619, B622, and Iron 3.9
B626 all of which have UNS Number N06022. Impact Strength
Tech-Rod 122 offers excellent corrosion resistance 60 ft. lbs at
in oxidizing as well as reducing media in a wide Room Temperature
variety of chemical process environments. It offers
an outstanding resistance to stress corro-
sion cracking, pitting, and crevice corrosion.
Tech-Rod 135 Tech-Rod 135 is a covered electrode which is used Carbon .02 Tensile Strength
for nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-copper Manganese 2.1 87,000 PSI 600 MPA
No AWS Specification alloys. This can also be used for overlay cladding Silicon .40
where similar chemical composition is required. Iron 27.4 Yield Strength
Chromium 29.3 71,000 PSI 490 MPA
Molybdenum 3.2
Copper 1.8 Elongation 33%
Nickel 35.2
Tech-Rod 141 Tech-Rod 141 is used for welding of cast and Carbon .04 Tensile Strength
wrought forms of commercially pure nickel. These Manganese .45 64,500 PSI 500 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENi-1 electrodes can also be used for surfacing as well Silicon .50
as dissimilar welding between nickel and steel Iron .35 Yield Strength
or stainless steel. Titanium 1.05 58,500 PSI 400 MPA
Nickel 97.6
Elongation 26%
TECH-ROD 152 Tech-Rod 152 electrodes are used for welding Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
Nickel-Chromium-Iron alloys such as Alloy 690. Manganese 3.25 90,000 PSI 620 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCrFe-7 The weld metal contains high Chromium that Silicon .40
imparts excellent resistance to general corro- Sulfur/Phosphorus .01/.01 Yield Strength
sion and stress corrosion cracking. The higher Chromium 29.75 55,000 PSI 379 MPA
Niobium content provides resistance to ductil- Nickel 54.50
ity dip cracking. The electrode can be used for Molybdenum .32 Elongation 40%
overlays of low alloy and stainless steels. Niobium + Tantalum 2.25
Iron 9.50
Tech-Rod 182 Tech-Rod 182 electrodes are used for weld- Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
ing of nickel-chromium-iron alloys to them- Manganese 6.5 84,500 PSI 580 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCrFe-3 selves, and for dissimilar welding between Silicon .42
nickel-chromium-iron alloys and steels or stain- Iron 7.4 Yield Strength
less steels. The applications include surfacing Chromium 15.25 53,500 PSI 370 MPA
as well as clad-side welding. High manganese Columbium+Tantalum 1.75
of this weld deposit reduces the possibility of Nickel 68.60 Elongation 36%
micro fissures. High manganese reduces creep
strength, which limits its usage up to 900F.

11 W E L D I N G W I R E and ELECTRODES
MECHANICAL
Tech-Rod 187 Tech-Rod 187 is a copper-nickel, all-position Nickel 30.5 Tensile Strength
electrode for shielded metal arc welding of Manganese 1.8 54,500 PSI 380 MPA
AWS A5.6 ECuNi wrought or cast alloys of similar composition Silicon .35
as well as 80 Cu + 20 Ni and 90 Cu + 10 Ni Iron .62 Yield Strength
alloys. It is also used for the clad side of cop- Titanium .2 37,500 PSI 260 MPA
per-nickel clad steels. This filler metal is widely Copper Balance
used in marine applications because of its good Elongation 28%
resistance to the corrosive elements of sea water.
Tech-Rod 190 Tech-Rod 190 is used for welding materials Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
of nickel-copper-alloys to themselves (such as Manganese 3.2 75,500 PSI 520 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCu-7 ASTM, B127, B163, B164, B165 all of which Silicon .9
have UNS Number N04400). They also can be Iron .95 Yield Strength
used for overlay welding as well as for welding Titanium .65 52,000 PSI 360 MPA
of clad steels where nickel-copper surfacing is Copper 28.2
required. Dissimilar welding applications includ- Nickel 67.6 Elongation 39%
ing joining nickel 200 and copper-nickel alloys.
Tech-Rod 276 Tech-Rod 276 is used for welding materials Carbon .015 Tensile Strength
of similar composition. This low carbon nickel- Manganese .4 106,000 PSI 730 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCrMo-4 chromium-molybdenum filler metal can also Silicon .14
be used for dissimilar welding between nickel Iron 5.5 Yield Strength
base alloys and stainless steels, as well as for Molybdenum 16.1 78,500 PSI 540 MPA
surfacing and cladding. Tungsten 3.25
Chromium 15.5 Elongation 39%
Due to high molybdenum content this alloy
Nickel 59.1
offers excellent resistance to stress corrosion
cracking and pitting and crevice corrosion.
Tech-Rod Weld A Tech-Rod Weld A electrodes are used for welding Carbon .04 Tensile Strength
of nickel-chromium-iron alloys to themselves Manganese 1.75 89,000 PSI 610 MPA
AWS A5.11 ENiCrFe-2 as well as for dissimilar welding between vari- Silicon .32
ous nickel alloys and carbon or stainless steels. Chromium 15.5 Yield Strength
These electrodes can also be used for overlay Molybdenum 1.5 72,000 PSI 500 MPA
cladding where similar alloy is needed. These Columbium+Tantalum 1.25
electrodes have wide applications ranging Iron 8.5 Elongation 36%
from cryogenic temperatures up to 1500F. Nickel 71.15
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TYPICAL ELECTRODE SIZES & CURRENTS FOR SMAW WELDING OF NICKEL ALLOYS
Amperage (A)
Process Diameter of Wire Voltage (V) Flat Vertical & Overhead
SMAW 3/32 inches (2.4 mm) 24-28 70-85 65-75

1/8 inches (3.2 mm) 26-30 85-110 80-90
5/32 inches (4.0 mm) 28-32 110-140 100-120
3/16 inches (4.8 mm) 28-32 120-160 110-130
TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF NICKEL & HIGH NICKEL COVERED ELECTRODES
Product Specification C Mn Si Fe Cr Mo Ni Cb W S P Ti Al Other

AWS A5.11 +Ta
Tech-Rod 55 ENiFe-Cl (AWS A5.15) .9 .74 2.09 40.2 54.5 .006 .012 1.9 Cu
Tech-Rod 99 ENiCl (AWS A5.15) .85 .25 1.73 4.2 91.5 .005 .015 1.45 Cu
Tech-Rod 112 ENiCrMo-3 .03 .35 .34 1.50 21.5 9.20 63.15 3.55 .005 .009 .09 .10
Tech-Rod 117 ENiCrCoMo-1 .06 .45 .35 1.50 21.65 8.80 BAL .005 .012 .10 .65 11.85 Co
Tech-Rod 122 ENiCrMo-10 .014 .35 .16 3.90 21.20 13.1 BAL 3.30 .005 .012
Tech-Rod 135 None .02 2.1 .40 27.4 29.3 3.20 35.2 .005 .009 1.8 Cu
Tech-Rod 141 ENi-1 .04 .45 .50 .35 97.6 .005 .01 1.05
Tech-Rod 152 ENiCrFe-7 .03 3.25 .40 9.5 29.75 .32 54.50 .01 .01
Tech-Rod 182 ENiCrFe-3 .03 6.50 .42 7.4 15.25 68.6 1.75 .007 .012
Tech-Rod 187 ECuNi (AWS A5.6) 1.80 .35 .62 30.5 .004 .009 .20 Bal Cu
Tech-Rod 190 ENiCu-7 .03 3.20 .90 .95 67.6 .006 .009 .65 .05 28.2 Cu
Tech-Rod 276 ENiCrMo-4 .015 .40 .14 5.5 15.50 16.10 59.1 3.25 .004 .012
Tech-Rod WELD A ENiCrFe-2 .04 1.75 .32 8.50 15.50 1.50 71.15 1.25 .006 .009

SUGGESTIONS FOR WELDING NICKEL & HIGH NICKEL ALLOYS
Nickel and High Nickel Alloys are used in fabrication joint, which will provide better accessibility to the
of equipment which has to withstand highly corrosive welder. Another characteristic of nickel alloy weld
environments. Often the corrosion is enhanced by the metal is the lower penetration. This necessitates the
operating conditions of high pressure and temperature. use of a smaller land at the root of the joint. For join-
Various high nickel alloys are developed and are being ing tubes and pipes, they should be purged and filled
developed to meet these demanding conditions. In with inert gas before welding to avoid oxidation at the
some cases the mild and low alloy steel equipment and root. For manual welding, appropriate current ranges
vessels are clad by nickel alloys to combat corrosion. should be used to avoid overheating. Overheating of
Techalloy Welding Products manufactures nickel and the electrode could result in loss of deoxidizers and
nickel alloy welding consumables for TIG, MIG, SAW breakdown of the binder of the flux, leading to defec-
and SMAW processes. The products and process tive welding. MIG welding calls for helium additions
parameters are provided in the tables on pages 8 and to argon to improve the wetting of the weld metal.
12 for easy reference. For TIG welding, argon or argon-helium mixtures are
generally used. Gas flow rates of 30 to 50 CFH are
Welding of nickel is different from welding other metals
required to obtain high quality welds. With submerged
and alloys. Two characteristics contribute to this differ-
arc welding, the flux may need to be pre-baked before
ence:
welding to reduce the chances of weld defects due to
Nickel could form a tenacious viscous oxide
moisture. A procedure test is generally required to
during welding which restricts the wettability
assure that the proposed welding parameters and filler
and flow of the weld metal.
metals result in sound and acceptable chemical and
Nickel is highly susceptible to embrittlement
mechanical properties of the welds.
by sulfur, phosphorus, lead and other low-
melting substances. As the cleanliness of the welding consumables is of
The weld metal flow problem can be reduced by: paramount importance, Techalloy Welding Products
Selecting an appropriate joint design. has incorporated in-line cleaning systems to ensure the
requisite degree of cleanliness.
Choosing the correct type of gas and gas
flow rate to ensure proper protection from Should you need to have more information or discuss
atmospheric oxygen. applications or welding parameters, do not hesitate to
Clean welding consumables which do not con- call us at 1-800-638-1458.
tain any lubricants or oxides or contaminants. Electrode Storage & Reconditioning

Selecting a superior formulated covered elec- Coated electrodes just removed from sealed contain-
trode to ensure proper flow and cleanliness. ers are intended for use as is out of the container.
The weld area on both sides of the weld joint must Electrodes from open containers should be stored in
be lightly ground to remove oxide from the surface. a holding oven at 215F 240F.
Interpass cleaning is essential to ensure complete slag Open cans of electrodes exposed to a high humidity
removal as well as fusion between the weld beads. atmosphere for more than four hours or low humid-
Weld joint designs used for nickel alloy welding should ity for more than eight hours should be reconditioned
be different from those used for welding steels. The before using by baking in a drying oven for 1-2 hours
sluggish nature of the weld metal calls for more open at 400F 500F.

STAINLESS STEEL WELDING WIRES
MECHANICAL
Techalloy 307 A popular European grade 1.4370 used for auto- Carbon .07
motive exhaust applications and dissimilar stainless Manganese 6.6
grades. Silicon .90
Chromium 18.7
Nickel 8.9
WRC FN 5
Techalloy Techalloy 308/308H is used for TIG, MIG, and Carbon .05 Tensile Strength
submerged arc welding of unstabilized stainless Manganese 1.65 88,500 PSI 610 MPA
308/308H steels such as Types 301, 302, 304, 305, 308. This Silicon .46
AWS A5.9 ER308H filler metal is the most popular grade among stain- Chromium 20.45 Yield Strength
less steels, used for general-purpose applications Nickel 9.85 59,500 PSI 410 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER308 where corrosion conditions are moderate. WRC FN 8
Can also be certified as ER308H. Elongation 39%
Techalloy Techalloy 308/308L has the same analysis as Carbon .019 Tensile Strength
type 308 except the carbon content has been Manganese 1.72 85,000 PSI 590 MPA
308/308L held to a maximum of .03% to reduce the pos- Silicon .46
AWS A5.9 ER308L sibility of intergranular carbide precipitation. Chromium 20.8 Yield Strength
Ideal for welding Types 304L, 321, and 347 Nickel 10.1 57,000 PSI 390 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER308 stainless steels. This is a suitable wire for WRC FN 8
applications at cryogenic temperatures. Elongation 40%
Techalloy Techalloy 308LHS is a stainless steel welding Carbon .016 Tensile Strength
wire for MIG welding. This wire is used to weld Manganese 1.65 86,500 PSI 600 MPA
308LHS equipment made with 304 and 308 stainless Silicon .85
AWS A5.9 ER308LSi grades. Welding speed is higher than 308 or Chromium 20.65 Yield Strength
308L due to improved wettability of weld metal. Nickel 10.00 59,000 PSI 410 MPA
WRC FN 8
Elongation 39%
Techalloy Techalloy 309/309L is of similar composition as Carbon .021 Tensile Strength

Techalloy 309 except for the carbon content being Manganese 1.75 85,000 PSI 590 MPA
309/309L lower than .03%. The lower carbon content reduces Silicon .51
AWS A5.9 ER309L the possibility of intergranular corrosion. Techalloy Chromium 23.40 Yield Strength
309L is preferred over 309 for cladding over car- Nickel 12.70 58,000 PSI 400 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER309 bon or low alloy steels, as well as for dissimilar WRC FN 12
joints that undergo heat treatment. Elongation 36%
Techalloy Techalloy 309LHS is of the same chemical com- Carbon .019 Tensile Strength
position as 309L, with higher silicon content to Manganese 1.85 89,500 PSI 620 MPA
309LHS improve the bead appearance and increase welding Silicon .84
AWS A5.9 ER309LSi ease. The weld beads are exceptionally smooth due Chromium 23.50 Yield Strength
to good wetting. Nickel 12.95 60,500 PSI 420 MPA
WRC FN 10
Elongation 34%
Techalloy Techalloy 309LMo is of the same composition Carbon .01 Tensile Strength
as ER309L, with the addition of 2.0-3.0 per- Manganese 1.40 85,000 PSI 585 MPA
309LMo cent Molybdenum to improve pitting corrosion Silicon .40
properties in chloride containing environments. Sulfur/Phosphorus .01/.02 Yield Strength 310 MPA
Techalloy 309LMo can be used to join base met- Chromium 22.30 45,000 PSI
als of similar composition, dissimilar ferrous alloys Nickel 15.00
and is most often used to overlay carbon and low Molybdenum 2.60 Elongation 40%
alloy base metals. Copper .10
Nitrogen .05
WRC FN 9
Techalloy 310 Techalloy 310 is used for the welding of stain- Carbon .11 Tensile Strength
less steels of similar composition in wrought or Manganese 1.90 89,500 PSI 620 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER310 cast form. The weld deposit is fully austenitic Silicon .40
and calls for low heat during welding. This filler Chromium 27.10 Yield Strength
metal can also be used for dissimilar welding. Nickel 20.95 60,500 PSI 420 MPA
WRC FN 0
Elongation 34%

MECHANICAL
Techalloy 312 Techalloy 312 is used to weld cast alloys of Carbon .11 Tensile Strength
similar composition and is used to weld dis- Manganese 1.64 109,500 PSI 760 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER312 similar metals and weld overlays. This alloy has Silicon .44
very high ferrite. When welding similar cast Chromium 29.6 Yield Strength
alloys, limit welding to two or three layers only. Nickel 8.9 78,500 PSI 540 MPA
Molybdenum .08
WRC Ferrite 30 min Elongation 45%
Techalloy Techalloy 316/316L has the same analysis as Carbon .016 Tensile Strength
ER316, except that the carbon content is limited Manganese 1.87 86,000 PSI 590 MPA
316/316L to a maximum of 0.03% in order to reduce the Silicon .48
AWS A5.9 ER316L possibility of formation of intergranular carbide Chromium 19.32 Yield Strength
precipitation. This filler metal is primarily used Nickel 13.2 58,000 PSI 400 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER316 for welding low carbon molybdenum-bearing Molybdenum 2.25
austenitic alloys. This low carbon alloy is not as WRC FN 6 Elongation 36%
strong at elevated temperatures as ER316H.
Techalloy Techalloy 316LHS is similar to 316L, with higher Carbon .022 Tensile Strength
silicon content for optimum ease in welding Manganese 1.80 86,500 PSI 600 MPA
316LHS and smooth bead appearance. Higher pro- Silicon .85
AWS A5.9 ER316LSi ductivity could be realized in MIG welding. Chromium 19.25 Yield Strength
Nickel 12.60 58,500 PSI 400 MPA
Molybdenum 2.45
WRC FN 8 Elongation 36%
Techalloy 317L Techalloy 317L is used for welding stainless Carbon .017 Tensile Strength
steels with similar composition. Due to its Manganese 1.66 84,500 580 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER317L higher molybdenum content, this alloy offers Silicon .44
high resistance to pitting and crevice corro- Chromium 19.4 Yield Strength
sion. Lower carbon makes the weld metal less Nickel 13.85 58,000 PSI 400 MPA
susceptible to intergranular corrosion. Molybdenum 3.25
Techalloy 320LR Techalloy 320LR has a composition similar to Carbon .025 Tensile Strength
Techalloy 320, except that carbon, silicon, phos- Manganese 1.6 86,000 PSI 590 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER320LR phorus, and sulfur levels are kept at lower levels as Silicon .05
well as the columbium and manganese being speci- Chromium 19.6 Yield Strength
fied at a narrower range. The low melting residuals Nickel 34.1 57,500 PSI 400 MPA
are limited in this alloy to reduce the possibility of Molybdenum 2.5
microfissuring. It is for this reason that this alloy is Columbium+Tantalum .25 Elongation 35%
often used for welding Type 320 stainless steels. Sulfur .001
Phosphorus .007
Copper 3.4
WRC FN 0
Techalloy 330 Techalloy 330 is used to weld cast and wrought Carbon .23 Tensile Strength
material of similar chemical composition. The Manganese 1.95 84,000 PSI 580 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER330 weld metal provides excellent heat and scale Silicon .42
resistance up to 1800F. However, high sulfur Chromium 15.95 Yield Strength
environments may adversely affect elevated Nickel 35.2 56,500 PSI 390 MPA
temperature performance. This being a fully WRC FN 0
austenitic alloy, heat input is necessary. Elongation 29%
Techalloy 347 Techalloy 347 is a columbium-stabilized stain- Carbon .04 Tensile Strength
less steel welding wire used to weld Types 321 Manganese 1.65 86,500 PSI 600 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER347 and 347. Addition of columbium reduces the Silicon .52
possibility of chromium carbide precipitation Chromium 19.9 Yield Strength
and consequent intergranular corrosion. Nickel 9.75 57,000 PSI 390 MPA
Columbium .72

MECHANICAL
Techalloy 385 Techalloy 385 is used for welding materials of Carbon .019 Tensile Strength
similar chemical composition which are used Manganese 2.05 86,500 PSI 600 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER385 for fabrication of equipment and vessels for Silicon .35
(904L) handling of sulfuric acid and many chloride con- Chromium 20.5 Yield Strength
taining media. This filler metal may also find Nickel 25.1 59,500 PSI 410 MPA
applications for joining Type 317L material where Copper 1.6
improved corrosion resistance in specific media Molybdenum 4.6 Elongation 36%
is needed. In order to reduce the propensity for WRC FN 0
fissuring and hot cracking, the low melting con-
stituents such as carbon, silicon and phosphorus
are controlled to lower levels in this alloy.
Techalloy 409Cb Techalloy 409Cb is a ferritic stainless steel weld- Carbon .05 Tensile Strength
ing wire which is used to weld type 409 and 409Ti Manganese .62 67,000 PSI 460 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER409Cb base materials. Addition of columbium leads to a Silicon .48
preferential reaction with carbon, saving chromium Chromium 11.5 Yield Strength
from forming carbides. This improves corrosion Columbium .35 50,500 PSI 350 MPA
resistance, increases strength at high tempera-
tures, and promotes ferritic micro-structure. Elongation 26%
Techalloy 410 Techalloy 410 is used to weld Types 403, 405, Carbon .11 Tensile Strength
410, and 416. It is also used for welding overlay Manganese .45 89,000 PSI 620 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER410 on carbon steels to resist corrosion, erosion, or Silicon .39
abrasion. This material, being an air hardening Chromium 12.5 Yield Strength
type, calls for preheating of the joint to 350F 78,500 PSI 540 MPA
before welding.
Elongation 24%
NOTE: Mechanical properties listed to the right
reflect utilization of a post-weld heat treatment
between 1350F and 1400F for one hour.

MECHANICAL
Techalloy Techalloy 410NiMo is used primarily to weld cast Carbon .02 Tensile Strength
and wrought material of similar chemical composi- Manganese .45 118,500 PSI 820 MPA
410NiMo tion. Preheating and interpass temperature of not Silicon .4
AWS A5.9 ER410NiMo less than 300F are required. Chromium 11.8 Yield Strength
Nickel 4.50 92,000 PSI 630 MPA
Molybdenum .55
Elongation 20%
Techalloy 420 Techalloy 420 has a higher carbon content than Carbon .29 Tensile Strength
Techalloy 410. This alloy is often used for surfacing Manganese .45 145,000 PSI 1000 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER420 applications which call for superior resistance to Silicon .35
abrasion. It requires preheat and interpass temper- Chromium 13.2 Yield Strength
atures of not less than 400F, followed by slow 120,000 PSI 830 MPA
cooling. Post weld heat treatment is used to temper
the weld deposit.
NOTE: Mechanical properties are greatly influenced
by changes in welding parameters such as preheat
and interpass temperatures.
Techalloy 430 Techalloy 430 is a ferritic stainless steel which Carbon .07 Tensile Strength
offers good ductility in heat treated condition. Manganese .44 77,500 PSI 530 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER430 In addition to the applications of welding similar Silicon .36
alloys, it is also used for overlays and thermal Chromium 16.5 Yield Strength
spraying. 59,000 PSI 410 MPA
Elongation 25%
between 1400F and 1450F for two hours.
Techalloy Techalloy 430LCb is stabilized ferritic steel, which Carbon .01 Tensile Strength
offers superior mechanical properties to 430 Manganese .51 74,000 PSI 510 MPA
430LCb grade. In addition its fatigue resistance is also Silicon .40
higher, the fact that lead to its spontaneous Chromium 18.20 Yield Strength
popularity in the automotive industry. This prod- Columbium .40 60,000 PSI 40 MPA
uct is also used for overlay cladding as well as
in thermal spray applications. Preheating of the Elongation 25%
joint to a minimum of 300F is recommended.
Welding must be done with very low heat input.
NOTE: Mechanical properties reflect the heat-
treated specimen at 1400F to 1450F for
two hours.
Techalloy 630 Techalloy 630 is a precipitation hardening stain- Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
less steel used for welding of materials of similar Manganese .54 150,000 PSI 1030 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER630 chemical composition. Mechanical properties of this Silicon .43
(17-4PH) alloy are greatly influenced by the heat treatment. Chromium 16.49 Yield Strength
Nickel 4.78 135,000 PSI 930 MPA
Copper 3.6
Columbium+Tantalum .22 Elongation 10%
between 1875F and 1925F for one hour,
followed by precipitation hardening between
1135F and 1165F for four hours.

MECHANICAL
Techalloy 2209 Techalloy 2209 is a filler material designed to Carbon .016 Tensile Strength
weld duplex stainless steels such as UNS Number Manganese 1.4 105,000 PSI 720 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER2209 N31803. The welds are characterized by high Silicon .45
(Duplex Grade) tensile strength and improved resistance to stress Chromium 22.4 Yield Strength
corrosion cracking and pitting. The wire is lower in Nickel 8.5 80,500 PSI 560 MPA
ferrite compared to that of base metal in order to Molybdenum 3.2
obtain improved weldability. Nitrogen .18 Elongation 26%
WRC FN 40 min.
Techalloy 2594 Techalloy 2594 provides matching chemistry and Carbon .02 Tensile Strength
mechanical property characteristics to wrought Manganese 1.00 123.0 PSI 850 MPA
AWS A5.9 ER2594 superduplex alloys such as 2507and Zeron Silicon 1.00
(Super Duplex Grade) 100, as well as to superduplex casting alloys Chromium 25.50 Yield Strength
(ASTM A890). The welding wire is overalloyed Nickel 9.25 94.0 PSI 650 MPA
2-3 percent in Nickel to provide the optimum Copper .50
ferrite/austenite ratio in the finished weld. This Molybdenum 3.90 Elongation 28%
structure results in high tensile/yield strength and Nitrogen .250
superior resistance to SCC and pitting corrosion.
Recommended Welding Parameters for Stainless Steels
TIG .035 inches (0.9 mm) 12-15 60-90 100% Argon

.045 inches (1.1 mm) 13-16 80-110 100% Argon
1/16 inches (1.6 mm) 14-18 90-130 100% Argon
3/32 inches (2.4 mm) 15-20 120-175 100% Argon
1/8 inches (3.2 mm) 15-20 150-220 100% Argon
MIG .030 inches (0.8 mm) 24-28 140-180 99% Argon + 1% Oxygen or
97% Argon + 3% CO2
.035 inches (0.9 mm) 26-29 160-210 99% Argon + 1% Oxygen or
97% Argon + 3% CO2
97% Argon + 3% CO2
97% Argon + 3% CO2
SAW 3/32 inches (2.4 mm) 28-30 275-350 Suitable Flux must be used
1/8 inches (3.2 mm) 29-32 350-450 Suitable Flux must be used
5/32 inches (4.0 mm) 30-33 400-550 Suitable Flux must be used

Typical Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel Wires
Product Specification C Mn Si Fe Cr Mo Ni Cb N S P Cu FN
+Ta
Techalloy 307 1.4370 .07 6.6 .90 BAL 18.7 8.9 .007 .015 5
Techalloy 308/308H AWS A5.9 ER308H .05 1.65 .46 BAL 20.45 9.85 .005 .016 8
Techalloy 308/308L AWS A5.9 ER308L .019 1.72 .46 BAL 20.80 10.10 .003 .013 8
Techalloy 308LHS AWS A5.9 ER308LSi .016 1.65 .85 BAL 20.65 10.00 .008 .016 8
Techalloy 309/309L AWS A5.9 ER309L .021 1.75 .51 BAL 23.40 12.70 .006 .014 12
Techalloy 309LHS AWS A5.9 ER309LSi .019 1.85 .84 BAL 23.50 12.95 .004 .012 10
Techalloy 309LMo .01 1.40 .40 22.30 2.60 15.00 .05 .01 .02 .10 9
Techalloy 310 AWS A5.9 ER310 .11 1.90 .40 BAL 27.10 20.95 .003 .012 0
Techalloy 312 AWS A5.9 ER312 .11 1.64 .44 BAL 29.60 8.90 .012 .017 30 min
Techalloy 316/316L AWS A5.9 ER316L .016 1.87 .48 BAL 19.32 2.25 13.2 .010 .019 6
Techalloy 316LHS AWS A5.9 ER316LSi .022 1.80 .85 BAL 19.25 2.45 12.6 .004 .013 8
Techalloy 317L AWS A5.9 ER317L .017 1.66 .44 BAL 19.40 3.25 13.85 .006 .012 6
Techalloy 320LR AWS A5.9 ER320LR .025 1.6 .05 BAL 19.6 2.5 34.1 .25 .001 .007 3.4 0
Techalloy 330 AWS A5.9 ER330 .23 1.95 .42 BAL 15.95 35.20 .005 .014 0
Techalloy 347 AWS A5.9 ER347 .04 1.65 .52 BAL 19.9 9.75 .72 .005 .014 10
Techalloy 385 AWS A5.9 ER385 .019 2.05 .35 BAL 20.50 4.6 25.10 .015 .014 1.6 0
Techalloy 409Cb AWS A5.9 ER409Cb .05 .62 .48 BAL 11.50 .35 .016 .018
Techalloy 410 AWS A5.9 ER410 .11 .45 .39 BAL 12.5 .010 .014
Techalloy 410NiMo AWS A5.9 ER410NiMo .02 .45 .40 BAL 11.8 .55 4.50 .009 .012
Techalloy 420 AWS A5.9 ER420 .29 .45 .35 BAL 13.20 .008 .014
Techalloy 430 AWS A5.9 ER430 .07 .44 .36 BAL 16.50 .010 0.14
Techalloy 430LCb .01 .51 .40 BAL 18.2 .40 .008 .020
Techalloy 630 AWS A5.9 ER630 .03 .54 .43 BAL 16.49 .2 4.78 .22 .021 .017 3.6
Techalloy 2209 AWS A5.9 ER2209 .016 1.4 .45 BAL 22.40 3.20 8.50 .18 .017 .014 40 min
Techalloy 2594 AWS A5.9 ER2594 .02 1.00 1.00 BAL 25.50 3.95 9.25 .25 .010 .025 0.50 40 min

STAINLESS STEEL ELECTRODES
MECHANICAL
Tech-Rod Tech-Rod 308/308L is a low carbon electrode used Carbon .03 Tensile Strength
to weld Types 304L and 347. The weld deposit Manganese 1.65 84,500 PSI 580 MPA
308/308L contains a maximum of .04% carbon, which mini- Silicon .43
AWS A5.4 E308L-16 mizes the formation of chromium carbides, and Chromium 19.4 Yield Strength
consequent susceptibility to intergranular corro- Nickel 9.3 55,000 PSI 380 MPA
AWS A5.4 E308L-17 sion. The weld deposit, with controlled ferrite, gives Iron Balance
excellent notch toughness at -320F (-196C). WRC FN 7 Elongation 40%
Tech-Rod Tech-Rod 309/309L gives a weld deposit similar to Carbon .035 Tensile Strength
309, with reduced carbon levels (0.04% maximum) Manganese 1.58 88,500 PSI 555 MPA
309/309L that offer increased resistance to intergranular cor- Silicon .53
AWS A5.4 E309L-16 rosion. Type 309/309L is ideal for joining stainless Chromium 23.45 Yield Strength
steel to themselves or to carbon or low alloy steels. Nickel 12.6 59,000 PSI 410 MPA
AWS A5.4 E309L-17 Tech-Rod 309L is preferred to Tech-Rod 309 for Iron Balance
cladding over carbon or low alloy steels, as well as WRC FN 8 Elongation 36%
for dissimilar joints which undergo heat treatment.
Tech-Rod 310 Tech-Rod 310 electrodes are used to weld stainless Carbon .11 Tensile Strength
steels of similar composition in wrought and cast Manganese 1.90 90,500 PSI 625 MPA
AWS A5.4 E310-16 form. The weld deposit is fully austenitic, and as Silicon .52
such calls for minimum heat input during welding. Chromium 26.2 Yield Strength
Nickel 20.95 61,500 PSI 425 MPA
Iron Balance
Tech-Rod 312 Tech-Rod 312 electrodes are used for welding Carbon .12 Tensile Strength
wrought and cast alloys of similar composition Manganese 1.80 109,000 PAS 750 MPA
AWS A5.4 E312-16 as well as for welding dissimilar metals. The weld Silicon .56
deposits exhibit high tensile strength and offer Chromium 29.3 Yield Strength
good resistance to abrasion. Nickel 9.4 78,000 PSI 540 MPA
Iron Balance
WRC FN 30 min Elongation 23%
Tech-Rod The weld deposit of Tech-Rod 316L electrodes Carbon .035 Tensile Strength
is similar to that of Type 316, except the carbon Manganese 1.75 85,800 PSI 590 MPA
316/316L is limited to a maximum of 0.04%. Precise con- Silicon .52
AWS A5.4 E316L-16 trol of the carbon content in Tech-Rod 316/316L Chromium 18.7 Yield Strength
electrodes provides a weld deposit matching the Nickel 12.65 58,000 PSI 400 MPA
AWS A5.4 E316L-17 corrosion resistant qualities of Type 316/16L Molybdenum 2.30
stainless steel. The extra low carbon content Iron Balance Elongation 36%
reduces the possibility of carbide precipita- WRC FN 7
tion and consequent intergranular corrosion.
Tech-Rod 317L The weld deposit of Tech-Rod 317L is similar to Carbon .035 Tensile Strength
that of Type 317, except the carbon is limited to a Manganese 1.65 82,500 PSI 570 MPA
AWS A5.4 E317L-16 maximum of 0.04%. In addition to the resistance Silicon .55
to pitting and crevice corrosion, this consumable Chromium 18.75 Yield Strength
offers good resistance to intergranular corrosion. Nickel 13.0 58,000 PSI 400 MPA
Molybdenum 3.4
Iron Balance Elongation 38%
WRC FN 7

MECHANICAL
Tech-Rod 320LR Tech-Rod 320LR is similar in composition to Carbon .024 Tensile Strength
Tech-Rod 320, with carbon, silicon, phospho- Manganese 2.05 85,000 PSI 590 MPA
AWS A5.4 E320LR-16 rus, and sulfur controlled to lower limits and Silicon .24
columbium and manganese kept to a narrower Chromium 19.8 Yield Strength
range. This composition is designed to reduce Nickel 33.9 57,000 PSI 390 MPA
the possibility of microfissuring; however, Molybdenum 2.4
low heat input is advisable for welding. Columbium+Tantalum .27 Elongation 34%
Copper 3.55
Sulfur .011
Iron Balance
WRC FN 0
Tech-Rod 330 Tech-Rod 330 electrodes are used to weld Carbon .21 Tensile Strength
wrought and cast forms of stainless steel of Manganese 1.9 84,500 PSI 580 MPA
AWS A5.4 E330-16 similar chemical composition, which offer good Silicon .48
heat and scale resistance above 1800F (980 Chromium 15.45 Yield Strength
C). However, high sulfur environments adversely Nickel 34.4 57,000 PSI 390 MPA
affect the high temperature performance. The Iron Balance
heat input has to be kept to a minimum during WRC FN 0 Elongation 26%
welding to avoid the possibility of microfissuring.
Tech-Rod 347 Tech-Rod 347 electrodes are columbium stabi- Carbon .050 Tensile Strength
lized stainless steel electrodes used for welding Manganese 1.65 86,000 PSI 590 MPA
AWS A5.4 E347-16 Types 347 and 321 stainless and stainless clad Silicon .52
steels. The columbium content is approximately Chromium 19.15 Yield Strength
ten times the carbon content, and when this Nickel 10.15 57,000 PSI 390 MPA
product is used to weld stabilized Type 347 or Columbium .6
321 parent metal, it precludes intergranular Iron Balance Elongation 35%
corrosion under severe operating conditions. WRC FN 7
Tech-Rod 385 Tech-Rod 385 is used for welding materials of Carbon .015 Tensile Strength
similar chemical composition (UNS Number Manganese 2.1 88,000 PSI 610 MPA
AWS A5.4 E385-16 N08904). These materials are used in fabrication Silicon .45
(904L) of equipment and vessels for handling and storing Chromium 20.5 Yield Strength
sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid. The weld metal Nickel 25.2 65,500 PSI 450 MPA
is fully austenitic and, as such, the low melting con- Molybdenum 4.6
stituents such as carbon, silicon, and phosphorus Copper 1.75 Elongation 32%
should be kept low. Welding must be done with Iron Balance
low heat input, using stringer bead technique. WRC FN 0
Tech-Rod 410 Tech-Rod 410 is designed to weld stainless steels Carbon .12 Tensile Strength
of similar chemical composition as well as to over- Manganese .68 78,500 PSI 540 MPA
AWS A5.4 E410-16 lay carbon steels to impart corrosion, erosion, and Silicon .52
abrasion resistance. This material, being an air- Chromium 12.1 Yield Strength
hardening type, calls for a preheat and interpass Iron Balance 63,000 PSI 430 MPA
temperature of not less than 400F (200C)
during welding. Elongation 23%
between 1550F and 1650 F for two hours.
Tech-Rod Tech-Rod 410NiMo is designed to weld Carbon .03 Tensile Strength

materials of similar chemical composition in Manganese .52 110,500 PSI 800 MPA
410NiMo cast and wrought forms. Preheat and inter- Silicon .45
AWS A5.4 E410NiMo-16 pass temperatures of not less than 300F Chromium 12.1 Yield Strength
(150C) are recommended during welding. Nickel 4.55 91,000 PSI 630 MPA
Molybdenum .52
NOTE: Mechanical properties listed to the
right reflect utilization of a post-weld treatment

MECHANICAL
Tech-Rod 430 Tech-Rod 430 is designed to weld materials of Carbon .05 Tensile Strength
similar chemical composition as well as overlay Manganese .65 74,000 PSI 530 MPA
AWS A5.4 E430-16 on carbon steels. The undiluted weld metal is Silicon .42
ferritic, but with the dilution from mild or low alloy Chromium 16.4 Yield Strength
steel, it could become martensitic. Therefore, Iron Balance 58,500 PSI 400 MPA
preheating and interpass temperatures of 300F
(150C) during welding are recommended. Elongation 23%
Tech-Rod 2209 Tech-Rod 2209 is used to weld duplex stainless Carbon .02 Tensile Strength
steels such as UNS Number N31803. The welds Manganese 1.65 102,000 PSI 700 MPA
AWS A5.4 E2209-16 offer excellent resistance to stress corrosion crack- Silicon .52
(Duplex Grade) ing, and pitting. The micro-structure of the weld Chromium 22.4 Yield Strength
metal consists of austenite and ferrite. The ferrite Nickel 8.9 87,000 PSI 600 MPA
of weld metal will be lower than the ferrite of Type Molybdenum 3.3
2205 base metal. Welding of duplex stainless steels Nitrogen .16 Elongation 22%
calls for controlled parameters to achieve specified Iron Balance
mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. WRC FN 35 min
Tech-Rod 2594 Tech-Rod 2594 is a superduplex grade elec- Carbon 0.02 Tensile Strength
trode that provides matching chemistry and Manganese 1.00 130.0 PSI 900 MPA
AWS A5.9 E2594-16 mechanical property characteristics to wrought Silicon 1.00
(Super Duplex Grade) superduplex alloys such as 2507 and Zeron 100, Chromium 25.50 Yield Strength
as well as to superduplex casting alloys (ASTM Nickel 9.25 101.0 PSI 695 MPA
A890). The electrode is overalloyed 2% to 3% in Copper 0.50
nickel to provide the optimum ferrite/austenite Molybdenum 3.90 Elongation 31%
ratio in the finished weld. This structure results Nitrogen 0.25
in high tensile and yield strengths and supe- Iron Balance
rior resistance to SCC and pitting corrosion. WRC FN 40 min
This electrode is used for joining and overlaying Tensile Strength

TECH-ROD
a variety of steels such as carbon and spring 120,000 PSI 830 MPA
WELD-ALL steels, tool and die grades, stainless steels and
dissimilar steels. Deposits are of high strength Yield Strength
with satisfactory elongation and resistance to 65,000 PSI 450 MPA
wear, corrosion, and impact. Not heat treatable.
Elongation is 2 15 - 25%
WELDING PROCEDURES: Clean weld area and
bevel heavy sections. Hold a short arc and run
Hardness 200-300 BHN
stringer beads for high alloy tool steels. Preheat to
400F. Peen to relieve stresses. Weld AC or DC.

Typical Chemical Composition of Stainless Steel ELECTRODEs
Product Specification C Mn Si Fe Cr Mo Ni Cb N S P Cu FN
+Ta
Tech-Rod 308/308L AWS A5.4 E308L-16 .03 1.65 .43 BAL 19.40 9.3 * .020 .021 7
AWS A5.4 E308L-17
Tech-Rod 309/309L AWS A5.4 E309L-16 .035 1.58 .53 BAL 23.45 12.6 * .021 .024 8
AWS A5.4 E309L-17
Tech-Rod 310 AWS A5.4 E310-16 .11 1.9 .52 BAL 26.2 20.95 * .012 .016 0
Tech-Rod 312 AWS A5.4 E312-16 .12 1.80 .56 BAL 29.3 9.4 * .021 .022 30 min
Tech-Rod 316 AWS A5.4 E316-16 .055 1.70 .56 BAL 18.85 2.35 12.90 * .024 .025 4
Tech-Rod 316/316L AWS A5.4 E316L-16 .035 1.75 .52 BAL 18.70 2.30 12.65 * .022 .024 7
AWS A5.4 E316L-17
Tech-Rod 317L AWS A5.4 E317L-16 .035 1.65 .55 BAL 18.75 3.40 13.00 * .019 .022 7
Tech-Rod 320LR AWS A5.4 E320LR-16 .024 2.05 .24 BAL 19.80 2.40 33.90 .27 * .011 .014 3.5 0
Tech-Rod 330 AWS A5.4 E330-16 .21 1.90 .48 BAL 15.45 34.4 * .023 .021 0
Tech-Rod 347 AWS A5.4 E347-16 .050 1.65 .52 BAL 19.15 10.15 .60 * .017 .024 7
Tech-Rod 385 AWS A5.4 E385-16 .015 2.10 .45 BAL 20.50 4.60 25.20 * .009 .018 1.7 0
Tech-Rod 410 AWS A5.4 E410-16 .12 .68 .52 BAL 12.10 * .021 .022
Tech-Rod 410NiMo AWS A5.4 E410NiMo-16 .03 .52 .45 BAL 12.10 .52 4.55 * .019 .018
Tech-Rod 430 AWS A5.4 E430-16 .05 .65 .42 BAL 16.40 * .024 .023
Tech-Rod 2209 AWS A5.4 E2209-16 .02 1.65 .52 BAL 22.4 3.3 8.9 .16 .012 .016 35 min
Tech-Rod 2594 AWS A5.9 E2594-16 .02 1.00 1.00 BAL 25.50 3.90 9.25 .25 .01 .025 0.50 40 min
Tech-Rod Weld-All
* Nitrogen in these weld deposits is usually between .04% and .08%
TYPICAL ELECTRODE SIZES & CURRENTS FOR SMAW WELDING OF Stainless Steels
Amperage (A)
Process Diameter of Wire Voltage (V) Flat Vertical & Overhead
SMAW 3/32 inches (2.4 mm) 24-28 70-85 65-75

1/8 inches (3.2 mm) 26-30 85-110 80-90
5/32 inches (4.0 mm) 28-32 110-140 100-120
3/16 inches (4.8 mm) 28-32 120-160 110-130

SUGGESTIONS FOR WELDING STAINLESS STEELS
Stainless steels were primarily developed to render be eliminated by choosing low heat input processes
corrosion resistance. There are certain other require- along with restricted low melting constituents in the
ments that must be met in every stainless application. weld metal.
They may include corrosion resistance in a particu- Welding Requirements
lar medium, avoidance of contamination of product, To weld stainless steels, three factors are to be con-
resistance to oxidation and carburization at elevated sidered:
temperatures as well as the ability to provide requi- The type of stainless steel material that is to be
site mechanical strength. There are several grades welded.
of stainless steels which can be broadly grouped into The process of welding.
300 Series, 400 Series and others. 300 Series stain- The distortion caused by welding.
less steels contain iron, chromium, nickel and carbon
as principal ingredients. 400 Series stainless steels Welding 300 Series Stainless Steels
contain iron, chromium, and carbon as principal ingre- The 300 Series consists of two types of material: those
dients. Not all 400 Series are weldable. which contain ferrite and austenite, and those which
contain only austenite.
Weldable 400 Series stainless steels are also called
straight chromium steels, since their major alloying None of the above requires any preheat or interpass
element is chromium. The 400 Series can be divided temperature or post weld heat treatment. However,
into ferritic grades and martensitic grades. Each grade heating up to 150F before welding is advisable to
calls for different preheat and interpass welding tem- evaporate any condensed moisture in the joint. The
peratures. The martensitic grades contain chromium stainless steels which do not contain any ferrite are
from 11-14% and are air hardenable unless modified called fully austenitic steels. These materials are prone
with an addition of aluminum, titanium, columbium, to develop micro-fissures during welding. Formation of
or carbon levels below 0.1%. These modified grades micro-fissures could be avoided by selecting the low
and the higher chromium grades up to 30% have heat input process of welding such as TIG or shielded
markedly decreased hardenability and are called metal arc with up to 1/8 diameter electrodes. The
ferritic stainless steels. consumables selected for welding these materials

should be able to deposit weld metal with low levels
The second group of stainless steels is the 300 Series.
of impurities and low melting constituents. Welding
These grades are very popular in the fabrication
of austenitic stainless steels with more than 10% fer-
industry, as they can withstand a variety of corrosion
rite should be done with low interpass temperature
media. The chromium content of these steels ranges
in order to avoid temper embrittlement, which could
from 16% to 30%, and the nickel content from 5% to
occur between 800F and 1100F. Some grades such
35%. These are called austenitic steels, as the micro-
as 309L, 309LSi and 312, which contain higher ferrite
structure of these grades is predominantly austenite.
are used for welding dissimilar metals, in which case
Nonetheless, there is some ferrite in several grades.
the resulting ferrite in the weld deposit, after dilution
The other grades which do not contain any ferrite are
from the base materials, should be taken into consider-
called fully austenitic grades. A small amount of ferrite
ation. If the ferrite after dilution is too low say, 2FN
is necessary to stop cracking during solidification of
or less there could be a problem of microfissuring in
welds. However, in certain media, ferrite reduces cor-
the welds. If the resulting ferrite is too high, such welds
rosion resistance, and the only choice for such media is
undergo faster embrittlement and it is advisable to
to opt for fully austenitic grades. Fully austenitic grades
limit such welds to one or two layers.
give rise to micro-fissuring during welding, which could

Welding 400 Series Stainless Steels Welding Processes

Welding most of the 400 Series stainless steels calls Influence of welding processes and parameters also are
for maintaining preheat and interpass temperatures, to be considered for welding stainless steels. The major
and in some cases post-weld heating to avoid forma- welding processes are:
tion of brittle structure called martensite. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Submerged arc welding (SAW)
Techalloy 409Cb, 430 and 430LCb grades which
TIG welding
are ferritic do not require preheat, but it is advis-
MIG welding
able to heat to 200F to avoid condensation in the
FCAW
joint. Techalloy 410 calls for a preheat and interpass
temperature of 400F to avoid possible formation of SMAW Welding
martensite. Techalloy 420 is a martensitic grade, and In shielded metal arc welding, the consumable used for
is extremely sensitive to air hardening, and should be welding is a coated electrode. The coating flux contains
preheated and welded above 600F and subjected to various minerals in order to impart different characteris-
post-weld heating at 500F for one hour. tics to welding. Some principal functions of the flux are:
Welding Duplex and To ionize the arc atmosphere and improve metal
Super Duplex Stainless Steels transfer
Duplex and super duplex stainless steels were developed To generate shielding gases, and thus protect the
to combine the best properties of austenitic and ferritic molten weld metal from atmospheric oxidation
steels. They have higher yield strength, 65 Ksi (450 N/
To provide slag coverage to the molten weld metal
mm2), and higher tensile strength, 100 Ksi (69 N/mm2),
compared to 300 Series stainless steels. These steels To provide deoxidants to react with dissolved
are resistant to corrosion as well as to stress corrosion oxygen in the weld metal and protect alloying
cracking and pitting from hydrocarbon compounds. elements
Filler metals to weld duplex and super duplex stainless To provide alloying elements to the weld
steels will have similar chemical composition to that To make a clean slag-metal separation on solidi-
of the parent metal except that the nickel is higher by fication.
3% to 4%. Higher nickel is required to reduce ferrite in
The electrodes should be transferred to a holding oven
order to obtain optimum mechanical properties.
when the package is opened to stop them from absorb-
Duplex and super duplex stainless steels are sensi- ing moisture from the atmosphere.
tive to embrittlement around 900F and could rapidly
Electrode Storage & Reconditioning
form brittle inter-metallic phases (such as CHI and
Coated electrodes just removed from sealed contain-
SIGMA) between 1300F and 1500F. Control of
ers are intended to be used as is from the container.
heat input during welding is essential to avoid forma-
Electrodes from open containers should be stored in a
tion of intermetallic phases. Heat input in the range of
holding oven at 215F 240F.
15-60 KJ/inch is recommended for welding.
Open cans of electrodes exposed to a high humidity
Duplex stainless steels typically have a pitting index
atmosphere for more than four hours or low humid-
between 35 and 38, and super duplexes typically have
ity for more than eight hours should be reconditioned
a pitting index above 40. Pitting index is calculated
before using by baking in a drying oven for 1-2 hours
with the following formula:
at 400F 500F.
PITTING INDEX = %Cr +3.3 (%Mo) +16(%N)

SAW Welding assume an important role. Shielding gases are chosen

In submerged arc welding, the flux is separately fed taking quality, cost and operability into consideration.
into the joint where the consumable wire establishes
Control of Distortion Due to Welding
an arc beneath the flux. In the heat generated from
Two factors contribute to distortion:
the arc, the wire as well as some part of the flux melts.
The thermal coefficient of expansion of austenitic
As the welding head moves along the joint, slag and
stainless steels is very high compared to that of
metal separate by virtue of the difference in their
mild steels.
specific gravities, and on solidification, the weld metal
The conductivity of heat of stainless steels is
makes the joint, and the slag will be chipped off. The
much less than that of mild steels.
functions of the flux are similar to those in shielded
Due to the combination of the above factors, stainless
metal arc welding. Heat input is high in SAW leading
steels undergo distortion, which must be controlled by
to higher productivity.
using suitable jigs, fixtures, and balanced heat input
TIG Welding during welding.
In TIG welding, the arc is struck between the work-
Estimation of Delta Ferrite in
piece and a non-consumable electrode like thoriated
Austenetic Stainless Steel
tungsten for welding ferrous materials, and zirconiated
There are three methods of estimating ferrite in stain-
tungsten for aluminum. The consumable wire is melted
less steels:
in the arc atmosphere and the inert gases like argon
By measuring with instruments like Magna-
or helium or their mixture are used as shielding gases.
Gauge, which work on the principle of measuring
TIG is extremely suitable for joining thin sheets and
the magnetic strength.
tubes, and for making root pass welding in pipes, since
By calculating from the chemical composition with
the heat input in this process is minimal. TIG welds do
the help of diagrams developed by Schaeffler,
not cause any undercuts or excessive penetration, and
DeLong, and Welding Research Council.
the distortion is the lowest of any welding process. TIG
By metallographic methods.
welds provide superior quality weld metal, but the pro-
ductivity is low. Of the above, the first two items are popular, while the
third approach is laborious and time-consuming. Ferrite
MIG Welding can be measured from an undiluted weld metal employ-
Gas-Metal-Arc welding is generally called MIG (metal ing a calibrated instrument. Ferrite can also be esti-
inert gas) welding. In this process, the consumable mated from the chemical composition of undiluted weld
travels through a nozzle and a tip before it strikes an metal using multiple regression charts. Measured ferrite
arc with the workpiece. The arc atmosphere is shielded and estimated ferrite could differ to a certain extent.
by gases like:
The welding parameters, thermal experience, and the
100% argon
size, shape, and orientation of ferrite could influence
99% argon with 1% oxygen
the accuracy of measurements.
97% argon with 3% carbon dioxide
MIG welding is a high-productivity process. MIG weld-

ing doesnt need expensive machinery, and the welding
machines are easily transportable, making this process
very popular on construction sites. In MIG welding,
shielding gas, welding parameters, and the consumable

WRC-1992 DIAGRAM FOR STAINLESS STEEL WELD METAL

18 20 22 24 26 28 30
18 18
4
Nieq = Ni + 35C + 20N+ 0.25Cu
16 A 16
12
2
16
6
20
AF
24
28
10
14 14
14
35
18
45
22
55
26
30
40 65
50
75
12 FA 60 12
70 85
80 95
90
F 0
10
10 10
18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Creq = Cr + Mo + 0.7 Cb
DELONG (FN) DIAGRAM FOR STAINLESS STEEL WELD METAL

21
NICKEL EQUIVALENT = % Ni + 30 X % C + 30 X % N + 0.5 X % Mn
20
WRC FERRITE NUMBER
19
AUSTENITE 0
18 2
4
17 6
8
PRIOR MAGNETIC
16 PERCENT FERRITE 10
12
15 14
0% 16
SCH 18
14 A
A + EFFL 2%
ER
M
LIN 4%
13 E 6%
6%
7. % AUSTENITE
2
12 9. .7%
10 .3% PLUS FERRITE
11 12 .8%
13
10
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
CHROMIUM EQUIVALENT = %Cr + %Mo + 1.5 x %Si + 0.5 x %Cb
DELONG DIAGRAM: Calculate the nickel and chromium equivalents from the weld metal analysis. If nitrogen
analysis of the weld metal is not available, assume 0.06% for GTA and covered electrode, or 0.08% for GMA weld
metals. The DeLong diagram predicts the WRC Ferrite Number within plus or minus 3 in approximately 90% of the
tests for the 308, 309, 316, and 317 families.

Low Alloy STEEL Wires
A strong tradition has helped position Techalloy as a leading supplier of Low Alloy solid wires for critical fabrications.
MECHANICAL
Techalloy 80S-B2 Techalloy 80S-B2 is designed for the gas metal arc Carbon .09 Tensile Strength
welding of 1-1/4 Cr / 1/2 Mo steels, which are used Manganese .55 85,000 PSI 590 MPA
AWS A5.28 ER80S-B2 for high temperature service. Preheating and inter- Silicon .48
pass temperatures of not less than 300F must be Chromium 1.35 Yield Strength
used during welding. Molybdenum .55 71,500 PSI 490 MPA
NOTE: Mechanical properties (listed to the right)
Elongation 21%
Impact Strength
@ 32F (0C)
60 ft-lbs 80 Joules
Techalloy 80S-B6 Techalloy 80S-B6 is designed to weld materials of Carbon .07 Tensile Strength
similar chemical composition, for high temperature Manganese .44 78,500 PSI 540 MPA
(Techalloy 502) service applications. This is an air-hardening mate- Silicon .36
AWS A5.2 ER80S-B6 rial and as such calls for preheat and interpass Chromium 5.45 Yield Strength
temperatures of 350F minimum during welding. Molybdenum .55 60,500 PSI 420 MPA
Elongation 32%
Techalloy 80S-B8 Techalloy 80S-B8 is designed for welding materials Carbon .08 Tensile Strength
of similar composition. This alloy, being an air-hard- Manganese .45 79,000 PSI 550 MPA
(Techalloy 505) ening type, calls for preheat and interpass tem- Silicon .34
AWS A5.28 ER80S-B8 peratures of not less than 350F during welding. Chromium 9.15 Yield Strength
Molybdenum 1.05 63,000 PSI 430 MPA
Elongation 30%
Techalloy 90S-B3 Techalloy 90S-B3 is designed for gas metal arc Carbon .10 Tensile Strength
welding of 2-1/4 Cr / 1 Mo steels, which are used Manganese .62 94,500 PSI 650 MPA
AWS A5.28 ER90S-B3 for high temperature applications. A preheat and Silicon .48
interpass temperature of not less than 350F Chromium 2.55 Yield Strength
should be maintained during welding. Molybdenum 1.08 80,500 PSI 550 MPA
Elongation 19%
Impact Strength
@ 68F (20C)
80 ft-lbs 105 Joules
Techalloy 90S-B9 For welding 9 CrMo P91 grade steels. Requires Carbon .11 Tensile Strength
controlled preheat, interpass and post weld heat Manganese .60 112,000 PSI 772 MPA
AWS A5.28 ER90S-B9 treatment. Silicon .19
Chromium 9.0 Yield Strength
Nickel .5 100,000 PSI 690 MPA
Molybdenum .95
of 1400F for two hours.
Vanadium .18 Elongation 17%
Columbium .07
Iron Balance Impact Strength
40 ft-lbs at room temp.
54 Joules

MECHANICAL
Techalloy 110S-1 Techalloy 110S-1 is intended for applications where Carbon .07 Tensile Strength
high strength, combined with low temperature duc- Manganese 1.55 114,500 PSI 790 MPA
AWS A5.28 ER110S-1 tility are prime considerations. Applications include Silicon .45
welding of HY100 and other high strength, low Chromium .30 Yield Strength
alloy steels. A preheat and interpass temperature Nickel 2.30 98,000 PSI 680 MPA
of not less than 300F is required during welding. Molybdenum .42
NOTE: Mechanical properties of welds (listed to the
right) are greatly influenced by the preheat, inter-
Impact Strength
pass temperature, the heat input, and the post-
@ -60F / -51C
weld heat treatment.
60 ft-lbs 87 Joules
Techalloy 120S-1 Techalloy 120S-1 is a high strength, low alloy steel Carbon .08 Tensile Strength
welding wire developed for welding HY100 and Manganese 1.55 124,000 PSI 860 MPA
AWS A5.28 ER120S-1 other high strength steels. The weld deposits also Silicon .48
give adequate low temperature toughness down to Chromium .35 Yield Strength
-60F. A preheat and interpass temperature of not Nickel 2.55 106,500 PSI 730 MPA
less than 300F is recommended during welding. Molybdenum .50
right) are greatly influenced by the preheat, inter-
Impact Strength
pass temperature, the heat input, and the post-
@ -60F / -51C
weld heat treatment.
60 ft-lbs 80 Joules
Techalloy 515 Techalloy 515 is a 1-1/4 Cr/.5 Mo wire for sub- Carbon .10 Tensile Strength
merged arc welding applications of steels with Manganese .65 84,500 PSI 580 MPA
AWS A5.23 EB2 similar chemical composition. A preheat and inter- Silicon .25
pass temperature of not les than 300F should be Chromium 1.45 Yield Strength
maintained during welding. Molybdenum .54 71,000 PSI 490 MPA
Iron Balance
NOTE: Mechanical properties (listed to the right) of
Elongation 22%
welds are greatly influenced by the flux used as well
as the heat input and the post-weld heat treatment.
Mechanical properties listed to the right reflect
utilization of a post-weld heat treatment of 1125F
to 1175F for one hour.
Techalloy 521 Techalloy 521 is a 2-1/2 Cr/1 Mo wire for submerged Carbon .09 Tensile Strength
arc welding applications of steels with similar chemical Manganese .69 94,500 PSI 650 MPA
AWS A5.23 EB3 composition. A preheat and interpass temperature of Silicon .22
not less than 350F should be maintained during Chromium 2.55 Yield Strength
welding. Molybdenum 1.02 80,500 PSI 560 MPA
Iron Balance
Elongation 19%
right) are greatly influenced by the flux used as well
as the heat input and the post-weld heat treatment.
Mechanical properties reflect utilization of a post-
weld heat treatment of 1250F to 1300F for one hour.
Techalloy 4130 Techalloy 4130 is a high strength, low alloy welding Carbon .31 Tensile Strength
wire for joining steels of similar chemical composi- Manganese .52 145,000 PSI 1,000 MPA
tion, as well as for overlays where moderate hard- Silicon .28
ness is required. This wire can be used for TIG, MIG Chromium .93 Yield Strength
and submerged arc welding applications. A preheat Molybdenum .20 130,000 PSI 900 MPA
and interpass temperature of not less than 400F is Iron Balance
required during welding. Elongation 11%

right) are governed by the heat treatment under-
gone by the weld metal. Mechanical properties are
for weld metal oil quenched from 1550F and tempered
at 1050F.

MECHANICAL
Techalloy AK-10* Techalloy AK-10 is a low alloy steel welding wire Carbon .12 Tensile Strength
developed for welding of high strength steels with Manganese 1.45 104,000 PSI 720 MPA
AWS A5.28 ER100S-G adequate ductility at low temperatures. The hard- Silicon .60
*This grade can also be used ness of the undiluted weld will be less than 235 Chromium .30 Yield Strength
for submerged arc welding, BHN. The requirement of preheat and interpass Nickel .95 88,000 PSI 610 MPA
where its relevant classifica- temperatures should be determined taking the base Molybdenum .40
tions is AWS A5.23 EG plate chemistry and thickness into consideration. Iron Balance Elongation 25%
Impact Strength
of welds are greatly influenced by the preheat,
@ -75F/-59C
interpass temperature, the heat input, and the
50 ft-lbs 67 Joules
post- weld heat treatment.
TYPICAL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF low alloy wires
Product Specification C Mn Si Fe Cr Mo Ni V
Techalloy 80S-B2 AWS A5.28 ER80S-B2 .09 .55 .48 BAL 1.35 .55
Techalloy 80S-B6 AWS A5.2 ER80S-B6 .07 .44 .36 BAL 5.45 .55
Techalloy 80S-B8 AWS A5.28 ER80S-B8 .08 .45 .34 BAL 9.15 1.05
Techalloy 90S-B3 AWS A5.28 ER90S-B3 .10 .62 .48 BAL 2.55 1.08
Techalloy 90S-B9 AWS A5.28 ER90S-B9 .11 .60 .19 BAL 9.0 .95 .5 .18
Techalloy 110S-1 AWS A5.28 ER110S-1 .07 1.55 .45 BAL .30 .42 2.30
Techalloy 120S-1 AWS A5.28 ER120S-1 .08 1.5 .45 BAL .35 .50 2.55
Techalloy 515 AWS A5.23 EB2 .10 .65 .25 BAL 1.45 .54
Techalloy 521 AWS A5.23 EB3 .09 .69 .22 BAL 2.55 1.02
Techalloy 4130 .31 .52 .28 BAL .93 .20
Techalloy AK-10 AWS A5.28 ER100S-G .12 1.45 .60 BAL .30 .40 .95
RECOMMENDED WELDING PARAMETERS

FOR TIG AND MIG WELDING OF LOW ALLOY STEELS
TIG .035 inches 10-12 50-70 100% Argon

.045 inches 10-12 70-100 100% Argon
1/16 inches 12-15 100-125 100% Argon
3/32 inches 15-20 125-175 100% Argon
1/8 inches 15-20 175-250 100% Argon
MIG Spray Transfer .035 inches 28-32 165-200 98% Argon + 2% Oxygen
.045 inches 30-34 180-220 75% Argon + 25% CO2
1/16 inches 30-34 230-260 100% CO2
MIG Short Circuiting Transfer .035 inches 22-25 100-140 100% CO2*
.045 inches 23-26 120-150 75% Argon + 25% CO2
*With 100% CO2 gas shielding, weld metal undergoes globular transfer.

suggestions for welding Low Alloy STEELs
Low alloy steels are used for higher strengths and ser- by gases such as 100% argon, 98% argon with 2%
vice environments of high and low temperatures. They oxygen, 75% argon with 25% carbon dioxide, and
contain carbon, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, 100% carbon dioxide.
and nickel and in some specific types vanadium and
The smooth functioning of MIG welding depends on
copper appear as alloying elements. Low alloy steels
welding parameters, shielding gases, and the consum-
with chromium and molybdenum are designed for
ables. The welding parameters are amperage, voltage,
moderately high temperature applications, since they
feed of the wire, speed of welding, and flow rate of the
have high creep resistance. For still higher tempera-
shielding gas. The feed of the wire has to be adjusted
tures, ferritic and martensitic stainless steels are used.
to suit the voltage and amperage. Voltage, amperage,
TIG WELDING and speed determine the heat input. If these param-
In TIG welding, the arc is struck between the workpiece eters are not synchronized, the welding does not per-
and the non-consumable electrode like thoriated tung- form well. There could be burnback fusing the tips, or
sten for welding of ferrous materials and zirconiated there could be insufficient melting of the wire, resulting
tungsten for aluminum. The consumable wire is melted in improper fusion. If the gas pressure is insufficient,
in the arc atmosphere and the inert gases like argon the metal gets oxidized, leaving inclusions and porosity
or helium or their mixture are used as shielding gases. in weld metal.
TIG is extremely suitable for joining thin sheets and There are two different techniques in MIG welding
tubes, and for making root pass welding in pipes, since Spray transfer
the heat input in this process is minimal. TIG welds do Droplet transfer/short-circuit type
not cause any undercuts or excessive penetration, and
In spray type, the liquid weld metal travels from the
the distortion is the lowest of any welding process. TIG
tip of the consumable in the form of tiny globules to
welds provide superior quality weld metal, but the pro-
the workpiece. Spray transfer is achieved with higher
ductivity is low.
current densities. In droplet transfer, the liquid metal
MIG WELDING travels in the form of droplets, and operates at lower
Gas-Metal-Arc welding is generally called MIG (metal current densities. Usually the droplet or short-circuit-
inert gas) welding. In this process, the consumable ing technique is used in root pass welding, followed by
travels through a nozzle and a tip before it strikes an spray transfer for the rest of the welding.
arc with the workpiece. The arc atmosphere is shielded

PACKAGING OPTIONS
Unless a customer specifies that exact metric

STANDARD DIAMETERS
size is required, standard imperial size will be
substituted. For example, .045 standard will be GMAW (MIG) .030 .035 .045 1/16
supplied instead of 1.2 mm wire unless otherwise GTAW (TIG) 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32
specified at the time of the order. SAW (Sub-Arc) 1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32
SMAW (Electrodes) 3/32 1/8 5/32 3/16
PACKAGING OPTIONS
Item Standard Package GMAW GTAW SAW SMAW
2# Spool 20 spools 40#/box A

10# Spool 4 spools 40# /box A
33# Plastic Spool 1 spool 33#/box S
33# Wire Spool 1 spool 33#/box S
60# Spool 1 spool 60#/box A
60# Coil 1 coil 60#/box S
10# Tubes (36) 3 tubes-30#/box S
50# Bulk (36) 60 cartons/skid S
250# Reel 3 reels/skid A
500# Reel 3 reels/skid A
250# Tech Pak 2 paks/skid A
500# Tech Pak 2 paks/skid A
500# Pay-off Pak 4 paks/skid A
700# Pay-off Pak 4 paks/skid A
8# Poly Tube (3/32 x 12) 3 tubes - 24#/box S
10# Poly Tube (3/32 x 14) 3 tubes 30#/box S
S Standard Packaging (may vary by alloy) A Available upon request # Pounds

tables and charts
LINEAR MEASUREMENTS WEiGHT MEASUREMENTS
Linear Measures Metric Equivalents Weight Measures Metric Equivalents
1 centimeter 0.3937 inches 1 gram 0.03527 ounce

1 inch 2.54 centimeters 1 ounce 28.35 grams
1 decimeter 3.937 inches / 0.328 foot 1 kilogram 2.2046 pounds
1 foot 3.048 decimeters 1 pound 0.4536 kilogram
1 meter 39.37 inches / 1.09.36 yards 1 metric ton 0.98421 English ton
1 yard 0.9144 meter 1 English ton 1.016 metric ton
1 dekameter 1.9884 rods
1 rod 0.5029 dekameter
1 kilometer 0.621.37 mile
1 mile 1.609.3 kilometers TEMPERATURE CONVERSIONS
Fahrenheit Celsius Fahrenheit Celsius
212F 100C 59F 15C

SQUARE MEASUREMENTS 122F 50C 50F 10C
113F 45C 41F 5C
Square Measures Metric Equivalents
104F 40C 32F 0C
1square centimeter 0.1550 square inches 98.6F 37C 23F -5C
1 square inch 6.452 square centimeters 95F 35C 14F -10C
1 square decimeter 0.1076 square foot 86F 30C 5F -15C
1 square foot 9.2903 square decimeter 77F 25C -4F -20C
1 square meter 1.196 square yards 68F 20C -13F -25C
1 square yard 0.8361 square meter
1 acre 160 square rods
1 square rod 0.00625 acre
1 hectare 2.47 acres FRACTION/DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS
1 acre 0.4047 hectare
1 square kilometer 0.386 square mile
Fraction Decimal Fraction Decimal Fraction Decimal
1 square mile 2.59 square kilometers 1/64 .01563 3/8 .375 47/64 .7344
1/32 .03125 25/64 .39063 3/4 .7500
3/64 .04688 13/32 .40625 49/64 .7656
1/16 .0625 27/64 .42188 25/32 .7813
MEASURE OF VOLUME 5/64 .07913 7/16 .4375 51/64 .7969
3/32 .09375 29/64 .45313 13/16 .8125
Volume Measures Metric Equivalents
7/64 .10938 15/32 .46875 53/64 .8281
1 cubic centimeter 0.061 cubic inch 1/8 .125 31/64 .48438 27/32 .8438
1 cubic inch 16.39 cubic centimeter 9/64 .14063 1/2 .50 55/64 .8594
1 cubic centimeter 0.0353 cubic foot 5/32 .15625 33/64 .51563 7/8 .8750
1 cubic foot 28.371 cubic decimeters 11/64 .17188 17/32 .53125 57/64 .8906
1 cubic yard 0.7646 cubic meter 3/16 .1875 35/64 .54688 29/32 .9063
1 stere 0.2759 cord 13/64 .20313 9/16 .5625 59/64 .9219
1 cord 3.264 steres 7/32 .21875 37/64 .57813 15/16 .9375
1 liter 0.908 quart dry / 15/64 .23438 19/23 .59375 61/64 .9531
1.0567 quarts liq. 1/4 .25 39/64 .60938 31/32 .9688
1 quart dry 1.101 liters 17/64 .26563 5/8 .6250 63/64 .9844
1 quart liquid 0.9463 liter 9/32 .28125 41/64 .6406 1 1.0000
1 dekaliter 2.6417 gallons / 1.135 pecks 19/64 .29688 21/32 .6563
1 gallon 0.3785 dekaliter 5/16 .3125 43/64 .6719
1 peck 0.881 dekaliter 21/64 .32813 11/16 .6875
1 hektoliter 2.8375 bushels 11/32 .34375 45/64 .7031
1 bushel 0.3524 hektoliter 23/64 .35938 23/32 .7188

tables and charts
WIRE GAUGE TABLE
Gauge Inches Millimeters Gauge Inches Millimeters
0000 .46000 11.6840 29 .01126 0.28594

000 .40964 10.4049 30 .01003 0.25464
00 .36480 9.2659 31 .00893 0.22676
0 .32486 8.2514 32 .00795 0.20194
1 .28930 7.34814 33 .00708 0.17983
2 .25763 6.54371 34 .00630 0.16014
3 .22942 5.82734 35 .00561 0.14261
4 .20431 5.18940 36 .00500 0.12700
5 .18194 4.62129 37 .00445 0.11310
6 .16202 4.11538 38 .00397 0.10072
7 .14428 3.66485 39 .00353 0.08969
8 .12849 3.26364 40 .00314 0.07987
9 .11443 2.90636 41 .002800 0.07113
10 .10189 2.58819 42 .002494 0.06334
11 .09074 2.30485 43 .002221 0.05641
12 .08081 2.05253 44 .001978 0.05023
13 .07196 1.82783 45 .001761 0.04473
14 .06408 1.62773 46 .001568 0.03984
15 .05706 1.44953 47 .001397 0.03547
16 .05082 1.29085 48 .001244 0.03159
17 .04525 1.14953 49 .001108 0.02813
18 .04030 1.02369 50 .000986 0.02505
19 .03589 0.91162 51 .000878 0.02231
20 .03196 0.81182 52 .000782 0.01987
21 .02846 0.72295 53 .000697 0.01769
22 .02535 0.64380 54 .000620 0.01576
23 .02257 0.57332 55 .000552 0.01403
24 .02010 0.51056 56 .000492 0.01249
25 .01790 0.45467 57 .000438 0.01113
26 .01594 0.40489 58 .000390 0.00991
27 .01420 0.36057 59 .000347 0.00882
28 .01264 0.32109 60 .000309 0.00786
Other useful conversionS

Measurements Conversions
Temperature F = 1.8 x C + 32
Coating Weight 1 oz./ft.2 = 305.5g/m2
Draw Speed Feet per minute / 196.8 = meters per second
Stainless Steel Diameter2 x 2.7 = pound per lineal foot
Metric Distance 1 Foot x .3048 = 1 meter
1 inch / 25.4 = 1 millimeter
1 Micron = .001 millimeter = .0000394 inches
Tensile Strength PSI = mPa / .006895
Weight 1 kg = 2.2 pounds

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