Welding of high strength steels
For welding higher strength steel structures where PWHT is impracticable so that welds must possess an appropriate degree of toughness and crack resistance.
Ideal for welding of Weathering Steels
The addition of about 1%Ni promotes micro structural refinement, with improved tolerance to procedural variations compared to plain CMn weld metal. Nickel also increases atmospheric weathering resistance and improves electrochemical balance between weld and base metal, thus minimizing preferential weld area corrosion in marine environments. For offshore oilfield sour service, a maximum of 1.0%Ni is commonly required (NACE MR0175).
Also recommended where design requirements specify toughness testing of higher strength low alloy steel welds down to –50°C eg. offshore construction, pipelines and pressure vessels.
Specification
AWS A5.28: ER80S-Ni1
BS EN ISO 636-A: W3Ni1
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