ANSI AWS A5 (1) .29 Specification For Low Alloy Steel Electrodes

AWS A5.
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TITLE OF DOCUMENT: Specification forLow Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux

Cored Arc Welding
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Key Words- Low-alloy steel, flux cored electrodes, ANSI/AWS A5.29: 1998
flux cored arc welding, arc welding An American National Standard
Approved by
American National Standards Institute
March 19,1998
Specification for
Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes
for Flux Cored Arc Welding
Supersedes ANSI/AWS A5.29-80
Prepared by
AWS Committee on Filler Metals
Under the Direction of

AWS Technical Activities Committee
Approved by
AWS Board of Directors
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Abstract
This specification gives the requirements for classification of low-alloy steel electrodes used for flux cored arc welding.
The requirements include chemical composition and mechanical properties of weld metal and certain usability charac-
teristics. Optional supplemental designators are also included for improved toughness and diffusible hydrogen. Require-
ments for standard sizes, marking, manufacturing, and packaging are also included.
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S T D - A W S A5.29-ENGL 117
Foreword
(This Foreword is not a partof ANSIIAWS A5.29: 1998,Specificationfor Low-Alloy Steel Electrodesfor F l u Cored
Arc Welding,but is included for information purposes only.)
This is the first revision of A5.29 that was issued initially in1980. This revision contains specifications for additional
alloy compositions to meet the increasing demand for low-alloy flux cored electrodes. Fillet weld usability testing has
been expanded to include all classifications. An optional diffusible hydrogen test has been added. Inaddition, optional
supplemental designators have been added for improved toughness and maximum diffusible hydrogen levels.
Document Development
ANSIIAWS AS.29-80, Specificationfor Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for F l u Cored Arc Welding
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Table of Contents
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Personnel ....................................................................................................................................................................
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Foreword .................................................................................................................................................................... V
List of Tables...............................................................................................................................................................
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List ofFigures .............................................................................................................................................................
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VII
1. Scope ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Part A-General Requirements
2. Normative References........................................................................................................................................... 1
3. Classification ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
4. Acceptance ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
5. Certification ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
6. Units of Measure and Rounding-Off Procedure .................................................................................................... 8
Part B-Tests, Procedures, and Requirements
.
7 Summary of Tests .................................................................................................................................................. 8
8. Retest ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
9. Weld Test Assemblies ........................................................................................................................................... 9
10. Chemical Analysis............................................................................................................................................... 14
11. Radiographic Test ................................................................................................................................................ 16
12. Tension Test......................................................................................................................................................... 16
13. Impact Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
14. Fillet Weld Test ................................................................................................................................................... 18
15. Diffusible Hydrogen Test.................................................................................................................................... 18
Part C-Manufacture, Identification, and Packaging
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16. Method of Manufacture ....................................................................................................................................... 20
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17 Standard Sizes..................................................................................................................................................... 20
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18 Finish and Uniformity ......................................................................................................................................... 20
19 . Standard PackageForms ..................................................................................................................................... 21
20. Winding Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 21
21. Electrode Identification ....................................................................................................................................... 21
22. Packaging ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
23. Marking of Packages........................................................................................................................................... 24
Anna-Guide to AWS Specifcation for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding
A l . Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
A2. Classification System ........................................................................................................................................ 25
A3. Acceptance........................................................................................................................................................ 27
A4. Certification ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
A5. Ventilation During Welding.............................................................................................................................. 28
A6 . Welding Considerations.................................................................................................................................... 28
A7 . Description and Intended Use of Flux Cored Electrode Classifications .......................................................... 29
A8. Special Tests...................................................................................................................................................... 32
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A9 Safety Considerations....................................................................................................................................... 33
A10. Changed or Obsolete Classifications ............................................................................................................... 36
A WS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and WeldingProcess .......................................................................... 37
AWS Filler Metal Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ 39

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List of Tables
Table Page .
No
1 Tension Test Requirements............................................................................................................................ 2
2 Impact Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Position of Welding, Shielding, Polarity and Application Requirements...................................................... 4
4 Chemical Composition Requirementsfor Undiluted Weld Metal ................................................................. 5
5 Required Tests................................................................................................................................................ 8
6 Base-Metal Requirements............................................................................................................................ 12
7 Requirements for Pass and Layer Control for Multiple-Pass ElectrodeClassifications.............................. 13
8 Preheat, Interpass and PWHT Temperatures ............................................................................................... 14
9 Dimensional Requirements for Fillet Weld Usability Test Specimens........................................................ 19
10 Diffusible Hydrogen Limits for Weld Metal................................................................................................ 20
11 Standard Sizes and Tolerancesof Electrodes ............................................................................................... 21
12 Packaging Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 22
List of Figures
Figure Page .
No
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1 Pad for Chemical Analysisof Undiluted Weld Metal .................................................................................... 9

2 Groove Weld Test Assembly for Mechanical Properties andSoundness of Weld Metal ............................ 10
3 Fillet Weld Test Assembly........................................................................................................................... 11
4 Radiographic Standardsfor Test Assembly in Figure2 ............................................................................... 17
5 Dimensions of Fillet Welds.......................................................................................................................... 18
6 Alternate Methods for Facilitating Fillet Weld Fracture .............................................................................. 19
7 Dimensions of Standard 4-in. (100-mm) Spool ........................................................................................... 22
8 Dimensions of Standard 8, 12, and 14-in. (200, 300, and 350-mm) Spools................................................ 23
9 Dimensions of 22, 24,and 30-in . (560, 610, and 760-mm) Spools ............................................................. 23
Al Classification System for Low-Alloy Steel Flux Cored Electrodes ............................................................ 26
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A5.29:1998
Specification forLow-Alloy Steel Electrodes

1. Scope A 387fA387M Specification for Pressure Vessel

Plates, Alloy Steel, Chromium
This specification prescribes requirements for the Molybdenum
classification of low-alloy steel electrodes for flux cored A 5141A 514M Specification for High-Yield
arc welding (FCAW). Metal cored low-alloy steel elec- Strength, Quenched and Tempered
trodes are classified according to ANSIIAWS A5.28-96, Alloy Steel Plate, Suitable for
Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Filler Metalsfor Gas Welding
Shielded Arc Welding.' Iron is the only element whose A 537lA537M Specification for Pressure Vessel
content exceeds 10.5 percent in weld metal produced Plates, Heat Treated, Carbon-
using electrodes classified by this document. Manganese-Silicon Steel
A 588lA588M Specification for High-Strength
Low-Alloy Structural Steel with
Part A 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield
General Requirements Point to 4 in. [lo0 mm] Thick
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Dig-
2. Normative References its in Test Data to Determine Con-
formance with Specifications
2.1 ASTM Standards.2The followingASTM standards E 142 Standard Test Methods for Con-
are referenced in the mandatory sections of this document: trolling Quality of Radiographic
Testing
A 36lA 36M Specification for Carbon Structural
Steel E 350 Standard Test Methods for Chemi-
cal Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low-
A 203lA203M Specification for Pressure Vessel
Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel,
Plates, Alloy Steel, Nickel
Ingot Iron, and Wrought Iron
A 204lA 204M Specification for Pressure Vessel
Plates, Alloy Steel, Molybdenum 2.2 AWS Standards. The following ANSIIAWS stan-
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A 285lA 285M Specification for Pressure Vessel dards are referenced in the mandatory sections of this
Plates,CarbonSteel, Low-and document:
Intermediate-Tensile Strength
A 3021A 302M Specification for Pressure Vessel ANSIfAWS A5.01 Filler Metal Procurement
Guidelines
Plates, Alloy Steel, Manganese-
ANSIfAWS A4.3 Standard Methods for Deter-
Molybdenum and Manganese-
mination of the Diffusible Hy-
Molybdenum-Nickel
drogen Content of Martensitic,
Bainitic, and Ferritic Steel Weld
1. AWS standards can be obtained from the American Welding Metal Producedby Arc Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126. ANSIJAWS B4.0 Standard Methods for Mechan-
2. ASTM standards can be obtained from the American Society ical Testing of Welds
for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Con- ANSIIASC 249.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and
shohocken, PA 19428. Allied Processes
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2.3 MIL standard^.^ The following MIL standard is 3.2 Electrodes classified under one classification shall
referenced in the mandatory sections of this document: not be classified under any other classificationin this
specification. However, gas shielded electrodes may be
MIL-S-16216 SpecificationforSteel Plate, Al- classified with 100 percent CO2 shielding gas,75 to 80
loy, Structural, High YieldStrength percent argonbalance CO2 shielding gas or both.Tile
(HY-80 and HY-100) M designator means that the electrode has been classi-
fied with a 75 to 80 percent argon/balance CO2 shielding
gas mixture.
3. Classification
3.3 The electrodes classified under this specification are
3.1 The electrodes covered by this specification are clas- intended for FCAW either with or without an external
sified according tothe following: shielding gas.
(1) The mechanical properties of the weld metal, as Electrodes intended for use without external shielding
specified in Tables 1 and 2, gas, or with the shielding gases specified in Table 3, are
(2) Certain usability characteristics of the electrode, not prohibited from use with any other process or shield-
as specified in Table 3, ing gasfor which they are found suitable.
(3) The positions of welding for which the electrodes
are suitable, as specified in Table 3, and
(4) Chemical compositionof the weld metal,as speci-
fied in Table 4 4. Acceptance
Acceptance of the welding electrodes shall be in ac-
3. MIL standards are available from contracting activity or as cordance with the provisions of ANSIIAWS A5.01,
directed by contracting activity. Filler Metal ProcurementGuidelines.
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Table 1
Tension Test Requirements
% Elongation in
Tensile Strength Range Yield Strength @ 0.2%Offset, Min. 2 in.(51 mm)
AWS ClassificationP ksi MPa ksi MPa Min.
E%XTX-X, -XM M O 410-550 50 340 22

E7XTX-X, -XM 70-90 480-620 58 400 20
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E8XTX-X, -XM 80-100 550-690 68 470 19

E9XTX-X, -XM W110 620-760 78 540 17
ElOXTX-X, -XM 100-120 690-830 88 610 16
ElOXTX-K9, -K9M (c) (4 82-97 560-670 18
EllXTX-X, -XM 110-130 760-!ml 98 680 15
E12XTX-X, -XM 120-140 830-970 14 108 745
EXXTX-G@)
EXXTG-X@) Properties as agreed upon between
purchaser
supplier
and
EXXTG-G@)
Nota:
(a) The Xs in actual classification designationswill be replaced with appropriate designators for usability characteristics specified
in Table 3 and
for chemical compositionas specified in Table 4.
@) Placementof a G in this designation indicates those properties that have been agreed upon between the supplier and purchaser. Other properties
an dictated by the digit(s) or suffix replacingthe X. Variations usedin this specification include thefollowing:
(1) EXXTX-GAlloy requirements are as agreed upon.The mechanical properties and slag system are as indicated by thedigits used.
(2) EXxKi-X-The slag system and shieldinggas are as agreed upon. Mechanical properties and alloy requirements conform to those indicated
by the digits.
(3)EXXTG-&The slag system, shielding gas, and alloy requirements areas agreed upon. Mechanical properties conform to those indicated by
the digits.
(C) For this classification, ElOXTX-K9, K9M. the 10 is an approximation of the tensile strength, not a requirement.

Table 2
Impact Requirements
Classification Condition"
Impact Min. Strengthb
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B X T l - A l , -AIM PWHT Not Required

MXTS-Al, -AlM PWHT 20 fblbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
EBXT1-B1, -BlM PWHT Not Required
E8XTl-BlL, -BlLM PWHT Not Required
E8XTl-B2, -B2M PWHT Not Required
E8XT5-B2, -B2M PWHT Not Required
E8XTl-B2H, -B2HM PWHT Not Required
E8XTl-B2L, -B2LM PWHT Not Required
E8XT5-B2L, -B2LM PWHT Not Required
E8XT5-B6('), -B6M PWHT Not Required
E8XTS-B6L('), -B6LM PWHT Not Required
E8XT5-B8('), -B8M PWHT Not Required
E8XT5-B8L('), -B8LM PWHT Not Required
E9XTl-B3, -B3M PWHT Not Required
E9XT5-B3, -B3M PWHT Not Required
ElOXTl-B3, -B3M PWHT Not Required
E9XTl-B3L, -B3LM PWHT Not Required
E9XTl-B3H, -B3HM PWHT Not Required
E6XTl-Ni1, -NilM AW 20 fblbf@ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E7XT6-Nil AW 20 ft'lbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E7XT8-Nil AW 20 ftslbf@ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E8XTl-Ni1, -NilM AW 20 fblbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
BXTS-Nil, -NilM PWHT 20 fplbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
E7XT8-Ni2 AW 20 ft'lbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E8XT8-Ni2 AW 20 ftelbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E8XTl-Ni2, -Ni2M AW 20 ftalbf @ -40F (27 J @ -40C)
E8XT5-Ni2(d),-Ni2M(d) PWHT 20 fklbf@ -75F (27 J @ -60C)
E9XTl-Ni2, -Ni2M AW 20 ft4bf @ -40F (27 J @ -40C)
E8XT5-Ni3(d),-Ni3M(d) PWHT 20 ft4bf@ -100F (27 J @ -73C)
E8XTll-Ni3 AW 20 fblbf @ 0F (27 J @ -18C)
E9XT5-Ni3(d),-Ni3M(d) PWHT 20 fklbf @ -100F (27 J @ -73C)
E9XTl-D1, -DlM AW 20 ft4bf @ 4 F (27 J @ -40C)
E9XT5D2, -D2M PWHT 20 ft'lbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
ElOXT5-D2, -D2M PWHT 20 ftelbf @ -40F (27 J @ -40C)
E9XTl-D3, -D3M AW 20 ftslbf@ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E8XT5-K1, -KlM AW 20 ft4bf @ -40F (27 J @ -40C)
E7XT7-K2 AW 20 ft'lbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E7XT4-K2 AW 20 ftalbf @O"F (27 J @ -18C)
E7XT8-K2 AW 20 ftdbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E8XTl-K2, -K2M AW 20 ft'lbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E9XTl-K2, - U M AW 20 ft-lbf @ 0F (27J @ -18C)
E8XT5-K2, -K2M AW 20 ft-lbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E7XTll-K2 AW 20 ft4bf @ +32'F (27 J @ O T )
E9XT5-K2, -=M AW 20 fblbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
ElOXTl-U, -K3M AW 20 ftalbf @ 0F (27 J @ -18C)
EllXTl-K3, -K3M AW 20 ft-lbf @ 0F (27 J @ -18C)
ElOXTS-K3, -K3M AW 20 ftalbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
EllXT5-K3, -K3M AW 20 ftelbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
EllXTl-K4, -K4M AW 20 ft'lbf @ 0F (27 J @-18"C)
EllXT5-K4, -K4M AW 20 ftalbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
E12XT5-K4, -K4M AW 20 ftelbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
E12XTl-K5, -K5M AW Not Required
E7XT5K6, -K6M AW 20 ft'lbf @ -75F (27 J @ -60C)
E6XT8-K6 AW 20 ft'lbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
E7XT8-K6 AW 20 fklbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29'C)
ElOXTl-K7, -K7M AW 20 ft'lbf @ -60F (27 J @ -51C)
E9XT8-K8 AW 20 ftslbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
ElOXTl-KS -K9M AW 35 ftdbf @ -60F (47 J @ -51C)
E8XTl-W2, -W2M AW 20 ft'lbf @ -20F (27 J @ -29C)
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Table 2 (Continued)
Conditiona Classification Min. Impact Strengthb
EXXXTX-G
EXXXTG-G Not Specifiede Not Specifiede
EXXXTG-X
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Notes:
a.AW = As welded.
PWHT = Postweld heat treatedin accordance with Table8.
b. Electrodes with the optional supplemental impact designatorJ shall meet the 20 ft-lbf (27 J) requirement at a test temperature of 20F (11C)
lower than the temperatureshown above. For example, an E81T1-NilMJ would meet the 20 ftlbf (27 J) requirement at-40F (-40C).
c. These electrodes are presently also Classified E502TX-Xor ESOSTX-X in AWS A5.22-95. With the next revision of A5.22, they will be removed
and exclusively listedin this specification.
d. PWHT temperatures in excess 1150F (620C) will decrease the impact value.
e. See Table 1, Note b.
Table 3
Position of Welding, Shielding, Polarity, and Application Requirements
AWS Classification
Positionb*cof Welding External Shieldingd Applicationf
Polaritye
EXOT1-X H, F CO2 DCEP M

EXOT1-XM H, F 75-80%Ar/bal CO2 DCEP M
EXlTl-X H, F, VU, OH c02 DCEP M
EXlT1-XM H, F, VU, OH 75-80%Ar/bal CO2 DCEP M
EXOT4-X H, F None DCEP M
EXOT5-X H, F c02 DCEP M
EXOT5-XM H,F 75-80%Ar/bal CO2 DCEP M
EXlT5-X H, F, VU, OH c02 DCEP or DCENg M
EXlT5-XM H, F, VU, OH 75-80%Ar/bal C02 DCEP or DCENg M
EXOT6-X H, F None DCEP M
EXOT7-X H, F None DCEN M
EXlT7-X H, F, VU, OH None DCEN M
EXOTS-X H, F None DCEN M
EXlT8-X H,F,W or VD, OH None DCEN M
EXXTl-K9 W, H, F,OH CO2 DCEP M
EXXTl-K9M VU, H, F,OH 75-80%Ar/bal COz DCEP M
EXOT11-X H,F None DCEN M
EXlT11-X H, F, VD, OH None DCEN M
EXOTG-X H,F Not Specifiedh
EX 1TG-X H, F, VU or VD, OH Not Specifiedh
General Notes:
a. The X indicates the tensile strength and chemical composition.
b. H = Horizontalposition
F = Flat position
OH = Overhead position
VU = Vertical position with upward progression
VD = Vertical position with downward progression
c. Electrode sizes suitable for welding in all positions usually are those sizes that are smaller than the3/32 in. (2.4 mm) or nearest size called forin
9.4.1 for the groove weld. For that reason, electrodes meeting the requirements for the groove weld tests and fillet weld tests may be classified as
EXITX-X or EXITX-XM (where X represents the tensile strength and usability designator) regardless of their size. See Section A7 and Figure Al
in the Annex for more information.
d. Properties of weld metal from electrodes that are used with external gas shielding (EXXTI-X, EXXTl-XM, EXXTS-X, and EXXTS-XM) vary
according to the shielding gas employed. Electrodes classifiedwith the specified shielding gas should not be used with other shieldinggases with-
out first consulting the manufacturerof the electrode.
e. The term DCEP refers to direct current electrode positive (dc, reverse polarity). The termDCEN refers to direct current electrode negative (dc,
straight polarity).
f. M = single and multipass
g. Some EXITS-X and EXlT5-XM electrodes may be recommended for use on DCEN for improved out-of-position welding. Consult the manufac-
turer for the recommended polarity.
h. See Table 1, footnote (b).
i. Permanufacturersrecommendations.
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nations to the product, the manufacturer certifies that the Practice for using significant Digitsin Test Data to De-
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dard sizes and dimensions in the two systems are not 7. Summary of Tests
identical and, for this reason, conversion from a standard
size or dimension in one system will not always coincide The tests required for each classification are specified
with a standard size or dimension in the other. Suitable in Table 5. The purpose of these tests is to determine the
conversions, encompassing standard sizes of both, can be mechanical properties, soundness, the chemical compo-
made, however, if appropriate tolerances are applied in sition of the weld metal, and usability of the electrode.
each case. The base metal for the weld test assemblies, the welding
and testing procedures to be employed, and the results
required are givenin Sections 9 through 14.
6.2 For the purpose of determining conformance with
this specification, an observed or calculated value shall The optional supplemental test for diffusible hydrogen
in Section 15 is not required for classification, but is in-
cluded for an optional electrode designation as agreed to
4. SeeSection A4, Certification (in the Annex), for further between the purchaser and supplier. Another optional
information concerning certification and the testing called for supplemental designator (J) may be used to indicate
to meet this requirement. Charpy impact testingat lower than standard temperature.
Table 5
Required Tests
Chemical Radiographic Tension Test Impact Diffusible
Fillet
Test
Position)
AWS(Flat
Classificationab
Test
Analysis Hydrogen
Weld Test
EXOTX-X Required Required Required C Required Optionalb

EXlTX-X Required Required Required C Required Optional
ElOXTX-K9, -K9M Required Required Required c, f Required Required
EXXTG-X
quired RequiredEXXTX-G
EXXTG-G
Notes:
a. The O and 1 before T refer to the position of welding for which the electrode is suitable. See A2.2.
O = Horizontal and flat position
1 = All position (smaller than 3/32 in. [2.4 mm] diameter); .e., flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical. See Table 3.
b. Electrodes with supplemental toughness requirements, diffusible hydrogen requirements, or both, may be further identified as shown in Tables 2
and 10 and Figure A l .
c. The Charpy V-notch impact test is required when the classification in accordance with Table 2 indicates impact requirements.
d. Minimum all-weld-metal tensile strength shall match that indicated by the designator being employed.
e. As agreed upon between supplier and purchaser.
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8. Retest ment. That test shall be repeated, following proper

prescribed procedures. In this case, the requirement for
If any test fails to meet the requirement, that testshall doubling the numberof test specimens doesnot apply.
be repeated twice. The results of both retests shall meet
the requirement. Specimens for the retest may be taken
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from the original test assembly or froma new test assem- 9. Weld Test Assemblies
bly. For chemical analysis, retest need be only for those
specific elements that failed to meet their test require- 9.1 Two or three weld test assemblies are required, de-
ment. If the results of one or both retests fail to meet the pending on the classification of the electrode and the
requirement, the material under test shall be considered manner in which the tests are conducted. They are as
as not meeting the requirements of this specification for follows:
that classification. (1) the weld pad shown in Figure 1 for chemical anal-
In the event that, during preparation or after comple- ysis of the undiluted weld metal,
tion of any test, it is clearly determined that prescribed or (2) the groove weld shown in Figure 2 for mechanical
proper procedures were not followed in preparing the properties and soundness of the weld metal, and
weld test assembly or test specimen(s), or in conducting (3) the fillet weld shown in Figure 3, for usability of
the tests, the test shall be considered invalid, without the electrode.
regard to whether the test was actually completed, or The sample for chemical analysis may be taken from
whether test results met, or failed to meet, the require- the reduced section of the fractured tension test specimen
WELD METAL
1 I_ LwLENGTH _I
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Weld Pad Size, Minimum

Length, L Width, W H Height,
mm in. mm in. in. mm
1 -1I2 38 112 13 112 13
General Notes:
1. Base metalof any convenient size,of the type specifiedin Table 6, shall be used as the base for the weld pad.
2. The surface of the base metal on whichthe filler metal is tobe deposited shallbe clean.
3. The pad shall be welded inthe flat position with successive layers to obtain undiluted weld metal, using shielding gas and current/po-
larity as specified inTable 3.
4. The number and size of the beads will vary accordingthe to size of the electrode andthe width of the weave, as well as withthe am-
perage employed. The weave should be limited 6totimes the electrode diameter.
5. The preheat temperature shallnot be less than60F (16C) and the interpass temperature shall not exceed 325F (163C).
6. The test assembly may be quenchedin water (temperature unimportant) between passesto control interpass temperature.
7. The minimum completed pad size shallbe that shown above. The sample to be tested in Section10 shall be taken from weld metal
that is at least 3/8in. (9.5 mm) above the original base metal surface.
Figure 1-Pad for Chemical Analysisof Undiluted Weld Metal
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(A) TEST PLATE SHOWING LOCATIONOF TEST SPECIMENS
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BUrrERED TEST PLATE 10 250
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(B) GROOVE PREPARATIONOF TEST PLATE
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B
(C) ORIENTATIONOF IMPACT (D) LOCATION OF ALLWELDMETAL

SPECIMEN TENSION SPECIMEN
General Notes:
1. Prior to welding, the assembly may be preset as shown so that thewelded joint will be sufficientlyflat to facilitate test specimen re-
moval. As an alternative, restraintor a combinationof restraint and preset may beused.
2. When required, edgesof the grooves and the contacting faceof the backing shallbe buttered as shown. Any site of the electrode
being tested may be used for buttering.
3. All dimensions except angles are in inches.
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Notes:
1. The surfaces to be welded shall be clean.
2. One assembly shall be welded for each position specified in Table 3, using the required shielding gas and polarity for the classifica-
tion specified.
3. The preheat shall be 6OOF (16%) minimum.
4. A singlepass fillet weld shallbe made on one side of the joint.
5. Welding in the vertical position shall be
as described in Table 3.
6. Weld cleaning shallbe limited to slagchipping, brushing, and needle scaling. Grindingor filing of the weld surface is prohibited.
7. The tests shall be conducted without postweld heat treatment.
8. Al dimensions are in inches.
9. If the web and flange thicknesses are less than or equal114 to in. (6.4 mm), the web and flange widths shall be 2 in. (51 mm) min.
Figure 3-Fillet Weld Test Assembly
or from a corresponding location (or any location above which the fillermetal is deposited shall be clean. The pad
it) i n the weld metal in the groove weld in Figure 2, shall be welded in theflat position with multiplelayers to
thereby avoiding the need to make the weld pad. In case obtain undiluted weld metal (1/2 in. [13 mm] minimum
of dispute, the weld padshall be the referee method. thickness).
The electrode size shall be 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) or the
9.2 Preparation of each weld test assembly shall be as
size the manufacturer produces closest to 3/32 in. (2.4
prescribed in 9.3, 9.4, and 9.5. The base metal for each
mm). The preheat temperature shall not be less than 60F
assembly shall be as required in Table 6 and shall meet
(16"C), and the interpass temperature shall not exceed
the requirements of any of the ASTM specifications
325F (163C). The slag shall be removed after each
shown there, or an equivalent specification. Testing of
pass. The pad may be quenched in water between passes
the assemblies shall be as prescribed in Sections 10
(temperature unimportant). The dimensions of the com-
through 14.
pleted pad shall be as shown in Figure 1. Testing of this
9.3 Weld Pad. A weld pad shall be prepared as shown in assembly shall be as specified in Section 10.
Figure 1 except when, as permitted in 9.1, the sample for
9.4 Groove Weld
analysis is taken from the groove weld or the fractured
tension test specimen. Base metal of any convenient size 9.4.1 A test assembly using base metalas specified in
which will satisfy the minimum requirements of Figure 1 Table 6 shall be prepared and welded as shown in Figure
and is of a type specified in Table 6, shall be used as the 2. When ASTM A 36 or A 285 base metals are used, the
base for the weld pad. The surface of the base metal on groove faces and the contact face of the backing shall be
Table 6
Base-Metal Requirements(a)
Base Metal
Designation
Metal
WeldASTM and Military Standardsa UNS Numberb
Al A 204, Grade A, B, or C (A) K11820
(B) K12020
(C) K12320
B1, B2, B2L, B2H A 387, Grade 11 K11789
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B6, B6L A 387,Grade 5 SO200
B8, B8L A 387, Grade 9 S50400
Ni 1 A 537,Class 1 or 2 K12437
Ni2, Ni3 A 203,Grade E K32018
HY80 or HY 1 0 0 steel in accordance K31820 or
With MIL-S-16216 K32045
Dl, D2, D3 A 302,Grade A or B K12021, K12022
W2 A 588, Grade A, B, or C (A) K11430
(B) K12043
(C)K11538
K1, K3, K4, K5, K7, K9@) A 514, any grade (A) K11856
HY8O or HY 100 steel in accordance K31820 or
with MIL-S-16216 K32045
K6, K2, KS A 537, Class 1 or 2
K12437
Notes:
(a) ASTM A 36 or A 285 base metals may be used; however, the joint surfaces shall be buttered (see Figure 2) using any electrode of the same
composition as the classification being tested. Buttering is not necessary for EXXT4-X, EXXT6-X, EXXT7-X, EXXT8-X, and EXXT11-X
electrodeswith 70 ksi tensile strengthor lower classification. Buttering isalso not required for the fillet weld test.
(b) SWASTM Unified Numbering System for Metals and Alloys.
(c) Buttering not allowed forK9 weld metal designation.
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buttered using an electrode of the same composition as the This interpass temperature shall be maintained for the re-
classification being tested except as noted in Table6, Note mainder of the weld. Should it be necessary to interrupt
a. If a buttering procedure is used, the layer shall be ap- welding, the assembly shall be allowed to cool in still air
proximately 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick (see Figure2, Note 2). at room temperature.
The electrode size shall be 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) diame- The assembly shall be heated to a temperature within
ter, or the size the manufacturer producesthat is closest the prescribed preheat andinterpass temperature range in
to 3/32 in. ( 2 . 4 mm) diameter, and the welding condi- Table 8 before welding is resumed. Testassemblies made
tions shall be those listed in Tables3 and 7 for the classi- with electrodes shown in the PWHT condition in Table2
fication being tested. Welding shall be in the flat position shall be postweld heat treated as specified in Table 8.
and the assembly shall be restrained (or preset) during When welding has been completed and the assemblyhas
welding to prevent warpagein excess of 5 degrees. An cooled, the assembly shall be prepared and tested as
assembly that is warped more than 5 degrees from plane specified in Sections 11through 13.
shall be discarded. It shall not be straightened.
The test assembly shall be tack welded and shall be 9.5 Fillet Weld. A test assembly shall be prepared and
heated to the preheat temperature prescribed in Table 8 welded as required in Table 5 and specified in Figure 3,
for the electrode classification being tested before weld- using base metal of the appropriate type specified in
ing begins. Welding shall continue until the assembly has Table 6 for each EXOTX-X classification that requires a
reached the prescribed interpass temperature range in test assembly welded in the horizontal position. Each
Table 8, measured by temperature indicating crayons or EXlTX-X classification requires two test assemblies,
surface thermometers at the location shown in Figure 2. one welded in the vertical position andone welded in the
Table 7
Requirements for Pass and Layer Control for Multiple Pass Electrode Classificationsa
Electrode Size Suggested
Layer
Passes Per
Total Required Suggested
AWS Classification in. mm Passes Layer #1 Layer #2-Top Number of Layers
0.8
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0.035 0.9 12-19 1 or 2 2 or 3(b) 6-9
0.045 1.1
0.052 1.3
EXXT1-X, -XMd 1.6 10-17 1 or 2 2 or 3 5-8
1/16
EXXTS-X, -XM
5/64 2.0
3/32 2.4
7/64 2.8 7-1 4 1 or2 2 or 3(b) 4-7
1/8 3.2
EXXT4-X All SizesC 7-1 1 1 or2 2 or 3(h) 4-6
EXXT6-X
All SizesC 7-14 1 or2 2 or 3@) 4-8
EXXT7-X
EXXTS-X All Sizes' 12-18 1 or2 2 or 3(b) 6-9

EXXT11-X All Sizes' 9-18 lor2 2 or 3(h) 5-9
EXXTG-X
EXXTX-G Not Specified, To Be Recorded
EXXTG-G
Notes:
a. Actual number of passes, electrode diameter, wire feed speed or amperes, arc voltage, travel speed, and electrode extension (electrical extension)
shall be recorded and made available to the user on request. See A6.2 in the annex.
b. The final layer may be 4 passes.
c. The electrode size shall be 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) or the size that the manufacturer produces that is closest to 3/32 in. (2.4 mm).
d. For class EIOXTl-K9,K9M, both the pass and layer sequence are controlled by the required heat input rate of 50-55 kJ/inch.
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overhead position. The progression for vertical welding fillet weld face is prohibited. The testing of the assembly
may be either upward or downward, depending on the shall be as specified in Section 14, Fillet Weld Test.
classification (see Table 3).
Before assembly, the standing member (web) shall
have one edge prepared throughout its length, and the 10. Chemical Analysis
base member (flange) side shall be straight, smooth, and
clean. The test plates shall be assembled as shown in Fig- 10.1 A sample for chemical analysis of the weld metal
ure 3. When assembled, the faying surfaces shall be in shall be obtained for all electrodes in this specification.
intimate contact along the entire length of the joint. The The samplesmay be taken from the weld pad prepared in
test assembly shall be secured with tack welds deposited accordance with 9.3, frpm the reduced section of the
at each end of the weld joint. fractured tension test specimen, or from a corresponding
location (or any location above it) in the weld metal in
The welding procedureand the size of the electrode to
the groove weld in Figure 2. In case of dispute, the weld
be tested shall be as selected by the manufacturer. The
pad is the referee method.
fillet weld shall be a single-pass weld deposited in either
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the manufacturer. The fillet weld size shall not be greater shown in Figure 1, shall be removed anddiscarded, and a
than 3/8 in. (9.5 mm). The fillet weld shall be deposited sample for analysis obtained from the underlying metal
only on one side of the joint as shown in Figure 3. Weld no closer than 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) to the surface of the base
cleaning shall be limited to chipping, brushing, and nee- metal in Figure 1 by any appropriate mechanical means.
dle scaling. Grinding, filing, or other metal cutting of the The sample shall be free of slag. When the sample is
Table 8
Preheat, Interpass andPWHT Temperatures
Preheat and Interpass
Temperatureb PWHT Temperatureb
AWS Classification" "F "C "F "C

E7XT5-A1, -AIM '
E8XTl-A1, -AlM
E8XT5-Nil, -NilM
E8XTS-Ni2', -Ni2M
E8XT5-Ni3=, -Ni3M ' 300 ? 25 150 f 15 1150 ?: 25 620 5 15
E9XT5-Ni3', -NUM
E9XT5-D2, -D2M
ElOXTS-D2, -D2M
1
ESXTS-B6, -B6M
E8XTS-B6L, -B6LM
E8XT5-68, -B8M 400 f 100 200 2 50 1375 f 745 f 15
E8XT5-B8L, -B8LM
EBXTl-BlL, -BILM
ESXTl-Bl, -BlM
E8XTl-B2L, -B2LM
E8XTl-B2, -B2M
E8XTS-B2, -B2M
EBXTl-B2H, -B2HM
E8XT5-B2L, -B2LM
350 f 25 176 2 15 1275 f 25 690 f 15
E9XTl-B3, -B3M
E9XT5-B3, -B3M
ElOXTl-63, -B3M
E9XTl-B3H, -B3HM
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Preheat
Interpass
and Temperatureb
PWHT
Temperatureb
AWS Classification(Y) "F "C "F "C
E6XTl-Nil, -NilM
E7XT6-Nil
E7XT8-Ni 1
E8XTl-Ni1, -NilM
E7XT8-Ni2
E8XTl-Ni2, -Ni2M
E8XT8-Ni2
E8XTll-Ni3
E9XTl-Ni2, -Ni2M
E9XTl-D1, -DlM
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E9XTl-D3, -D3M
E8XT5-K1, -KIM
E7XT4-K2
E7XT7-K2
E7XTS-K2
E7XTll-K2
E8XTl-K2, -K2M
E8XT5-K2, -K2M 300 2 25 150 f 15 None None
E9XTl-K2, -K2M
E9XT5K2, - U M
ElOXTl-K3, -K3M
ElOXT5K3, -K3M
EllXTl-K3, - U M
EllXT5-K3, -K3M
EllXTl-K4, -K4M
EllXT5K4, -K4M
E12XT5-K4, -K4M
E12XTl-K5, - U M
E6XTS-K6
E7XT8-K6
E7XT5K6, -K6M
E9XT8-K8
ElOXTl-K7, -K7M
EXXTl-K9, -K9M
E8XTl-W2, -W2M
EXXTX-G
EXXTG-X Not Specified(e)
EXXTG-G
Notes:
a. In this table "X" before the letter "T" may be a O or 1 to indicate the primary welding position for which the electrode is designed (usability). See
footnote b to Table3 and sectionA2.
b. These temperatures are specified for testing under this specificationand are not to be considered as recommendation for preheat and postweld heat
treatment (PWHT) in production welding. The requirements for production welding must be determined by the user.
The schedule for PWHT for classification testing is as follows:
Raise to required temperature ata rate not exceeding500F (280C) per hour, hold at required temperature for1 hour, furnace cool to600'F
(315C) at a rate not exceeding 350F ( 1 9 5 O C ) per hour, air cool.
c. PWHT temperatures in excess of 1150'F (620'C) will decrease the impact value.
d. Held at specified temperature for two hours. Furnace cool aatrate not exceeding 100F (55C)per hour to 1100F (595C). Remove from furnace
and air c o o l . These compositions are air hardening.
e. See Table 1, Noteb.
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taken from the groove weld or the reduced section of the Standard Methods for Mechanical Testing of Welds, shall
fractured tension test specimen, that material shall be be machined from the groove weld described in 9.4and
prepared for analysis by any suitable mechanical means. shown in Figure 2A. The tensile specimen shall have a
nominal diameter of 0.500 in. (12.5 mm) and a nominal
103 The sampleshall be analyzed by accepted analytical
gage length-to-diameter ratio of 4:l.
methods. The referee method shall be ASTM E 350,
Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon 12.2 For classifications shown in the as-welded condi-
Steel, Low-Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot tion in Table 2, the specimen, after machining, but before
Iron, and Wrought Iron. testing, may be aged at200 to 220F (90to 104C)for up
to 48 hours, then allowed to cool to room temperature.
10.4 The results of the analysis shall meet the require-
Refer to A8.3 for a discussion on the purposeof aging.
ments of Table 4 for the classification of electrode under
test. 12.3 After cooling, the specimen shall be tested in the
manner described i n the tension test section of
ANSIIAWS B4.0,Standard Methods for Mechanical
11. Radiographic Test Testing of Welds.
11.1 The groove weld described in 9.4.1 and shown in

12.4 The results of the all-weld-metal tension test shall
Figure 2 shall be radiographed to evaluate the soundness meet the requirements specified in Table 1.
of the weld metal. In preparation for radiography, the
backing shall be removed and both surfaces of the weld
shall be machined or ground smooth and flush with the 13. Impact Test
original surfaces of the base metal. Both surfaces of the
13.1 For those classifications for which impact testing is
test assembly, in the area of the weld, shall be smooth
specified in Table 2, five Charpy V-notch impact speci-
enough to avoid difficulty in interpreting the radiograph. mens, as specified in the Fracture Toughness Testingof
11.2 The weld shall be radiographed in accordance with Welds section of ANSIIAWS B4.0, shall be machined
ASTM E 142,Standard Test Methods for Controlling from the test assembly shown in Figure 2.
Quality of Radiographic Testing. The quality level of in- The Charpy V-notch specimens shall have the
spection shall be 2-2T. notched surface and the surface to be struck parallel
within 0.002 in. (0.005 mm). The other two surfaces
113 The soundness of the weld metal meets the require- shall be square with the notched or struck surface within
ments of this specification if the radiograph shows no 2 10 minutes of a degree. The notch shall be smoothly cut
cracks, no incomplete fusion, and no rounded indications by mechanical means and shall be square with the longi-
in excess of the largest size or numbers permitted by the tudinal edge of the specimen within one degree.
radiographic standardsin Figure 4. One inch (25 mm) of The geometry of the notch shall be measured on at
the weld measured from each end of the assembly shall least one specimen in a set of five specimens. Measure-
be excluded from the radiographic evaluation. ment shall be doneat a minimum 50 times magnification
11.3.1 A rounded indication is an indication (on the on either a shadowgraph or metallograph. The correct lo-
radiograph) whose length is no more than three times its cation of the notch shall be verified by etching before or
width. Rounded indications may be circular, elliptical, after machining.
conical, or irregular in shape, and they may have tails. 13.2 The five specimens shall be tested in accordance
The size of a rounded indication is the largest dimension with the impact test section of ANSI/AWSB4.0. The test
of the indication, including any tail that may be present. temperature shall be that specified in Table 2, for the
The indication may be porosity or slag. Indications classification under test. For those electrodes to be iden-
where the largest dimension does not exceed 1/64in. tified by the optional supplemental impact designator,
(0.4 mm) shall be disregarded. Testassemblies with indi- J, the test temperatureshall be as specified in Note b of
cations larger than the largestindications permitted in the Table 2.
radiographic standards (Figure 4) do not meet the re-
quirements of this specification. 13.3 In evaluating the test results, the lowest and the
highest values obtainedshall be disregarded. Two of the
remaining three values shall equal or exceed the speci-
12. Tension Test fied 20 ft.lbf (27 J) energy level. One of the three may be
lower, but not lower than 15 ft-lbf (20 J), and the average
12.1 One all-weld-metal round tensile specimen,as spec- of the three shall be not less than the required 20 ft-lbf
ified in the Tension Tests section of ANSI/AWS B4.0, (27 J) energy level.
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I
O
e e
e e
o o
o
o
o o e
O e
e o
o
L
(A) ASSORTED ROUNDED INDICATIONS

i SIZE 1/64 TO 1/16 in. [0.4 TO 1.6 mm]IN DIAMETER OR IN LENGTH. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDICATIONS IN ANY
6 in. [152 mm] OF WELD = 18, WITH THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
= 3.
MAXIMUM NUMBEROF LARGE 3/64TO 1/16 in. [1.2 TO 1.6 mm] DIAMETER AND/OR LENGTH INDICATIONS
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEDIUM 1/32TO 3/64in. [0.8 TO 1.2 mm] DIAMETER AND/OR LENGTH INDICATIONS= 5.
MAXIMUM NUMBEROF SMALL 1/64 TO 1/32 in.r0.4TO 0.8 mm] DIAMETER AND/OR LENGTH INDICATIONS= I O .
e
O
O
O
O e O
O
~~~ ~
(B) LARGE ROUNDED INDICATIONS

SIZE 3/64 TO 1/16 in. [1.2
TO 1.6 mm] IN DIAMETER AND/OR LENGTH.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDICATIONS = 8.
IN ANY 6 in. [152 mm] OF WELD
O e
e
(C) MEDIUM ROUNDED INDICATIONS

SIZE 1/32 TO 3/64in. [ O BTO 1.2 mm] IN DIAMETER AND/OR LENGTH.
MAXIMUM NUMBEROF INDICATIONS IN ANY 6 in. [152 mm]OF WELD = 15.
(D) SMALL ROUNDED INDICATIONS

SIZE 1/64 TO 1/32 in. [0.4 TO 0.8 mm] IN DIAMETER AND/OR LENGTH.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INDICATIONS IN ANY 6 in. [152 mm]OF WELD = 30.
General Notes:
is most representativeof the sizeof the rounded indications present in the test specimen ra-
1. In using these standards, the chart which
diograph shall be used for determining conformance to these radiographic standards.
2. Since these are test welds specifically made
in the laboratory for classification purposes, the radiographic requirements for these test
welds are more rigid than those which may be required for general fabrication.
3. Indications wherethe largest dimension does not exceed 1/64 in. (0.4 mm) diameter and/or length shall be disregarded.
Figure &Radiographic Standards for Test Assembly in Figure 2
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14. Fillet Weld Test (2) The position of the web on the flange may be
changed, as shown in Figure 6B.
14.1The required fillet welds shall be made in accor- (3) The face of the fillet may be notched, as shown in
dance with 9.5 and Figure 3, and shall be examined visu- Figure 6C.
ally over the entire face of each weld. There shall be no
Tests in which the weld metal pulls out of the base
indication of cracks, and the weld shall be reasonably
metal during bending are invalid tests. Specimens in
free of undercut, overlap, trapped slag, and surfacepo-
which this occurs shall be replaced, specimen for speci-
rosity. After the visual examination, aspecimen contain-
men, and the testcompleted. In this case, the doubling of
ing approximately 1 in. (25 mm) of the length of the
specimens required for retest in Section 8, Retest, does
weld shall be removed as shown in Figure 3. One cross-
not apply.
sectional surface of the specimen shall be polished and
etched, and then examined asrequired in 14.2 14.4 The fractured surfaces shall be examined visually.
14.2 Scribe lines shall be placedon the preparedsurface, They shall be free of cracks and shall be reasonably free
as shown in Figure 5, and the fillet weld size, fillet weld of porosity and trapped slag. Incomplete fusion at the
legs, and convexity of the weld shall be determined to root of the weld shall not exceed 20 percent of the total
the nearest 1/64 in. (0.4 mm) by actual measurement. length of the weld. Slag beyond the vertex of the isosce-
These measurements shall meet the requirements speci- les triangle with the hypotenuse asthe base, as shown in
fied in Table 9. Figure 5, shall not be considered incompletefusion.
14.3 The remaining two sections of the test assembly

shall be broken longitudinally through the fillet weld by
a force exerted as Shownin Figure 3rWhen necessary, t0 15. Diffusible Hydrogen Test
facilitate fracture throughthe fillet, one or more of the
following proceduresmay be used: 15.1 The smallest and largest size of an electrode to be
(1) A reinforcing bead, as shown in Figure 6A, may identified by an optional supplemental diffusible hydro-
be added to each leg of the weld. gen designator shall be tested according to one of the
FILLET
WELD LEG
FILLET FILLET
WELD SIZE "
" D SIZE WELD me D
FILLET
WELD LEG
+b- FILLET
WELD LEG
WELD
CONCAVE
FILLET(A) (B) CONVEX FILLET WELD
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Notes:
1. Fillet weld size is theleg lengths of the largest isoscelesright triangle which can be inscribed within thefillet weld cross-section.
2. COnVjXity isthe maximum distance from thefaceof a convex fillet weld perpendicularto a line joining the weldtoes.
3. Fillet weld leg is the distance from the joint root to the toe of the fillet weld.
Figure %Dimensions of Fillet Welds
STDeAWS A 5 - 2 9 - E N G L
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Table 9
Dimensional Requirementsfor Fillet Weld Usability Test Specimens
Maximum Difference Between
Measured Fillet Weld Size Maximum Convexitya Fillet Weld Legs
in. mm in. mm in. mm
118 3.2 5/64 2.0 1/32 0.8

9/64 3.6 5/64 2.0 3/64 1.2
5/32 4.0 5/64 2.0 3/64 1.2
11/64 4.4 5/64 2.0 1/16 1.6
3/16 4.8 5/64 2.0 1/16 1.6
13/64 5.2 St64 2.0 5/64 2.0
7/32 5.6 5/64 2.0 5/64 2.0
15/64 6.0 5/64 2.0 3/32 2.4
114 6.4 5/64 2.0 3/32 2.4
17/64 6.7 3/32 2.4 7/64 2.8
9/32 7.1 3/32 2.4 7/64 2.8
19/64 7.5 3/32 2.4 118 3.2
5/16 8.0 3/32 2.4 118 3.2
21/64 8.3 3/32 2.4 9/64 3.6
11/32 8.7 3/32 2.4 9/64 3.6
23/64 9.1 3/32 2.4 5/32 4.0
318 9.5 3/32 2.4 5/32 4.0
Note:
be 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) larger than the listed requirements.
a. Maximum convexityfor fillet welds made using EXXTS-X and EXXTS-XM electrodes may
URING FRACTURING FRACTURING
m- FORCE
REINFORCING
n-
FORCE
FORCE
MAXIMUM DEPTH
OF NOTCH = 1/2
WEB ACTUAL THROAT
WIDTH
FLANGE FLANGE
FLANGE FLANGE
I I I I
(A)OFFSET
REINFORCING
(B)
WELDS OF WEB (C) NOTCHING
Figure &Alternate Methods for Facilitating Fillet Weld Fracture
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methods given in ANSIIAWS A4.3, Standard Methods Part C

for Determination of the Dirnible Hydrogen Content of
Martensitic, Bainitic, and Ferritic Steel Weld Metal Pro-
Manu facture, Identification, and
duced by Arc Welding. Based upon the average value of Packugng
test results which satisfy the requirements of Table 10,
the appropriate diffusible hydrogen designator may be
added at the end of theclassification. 16. Method of Manufacture
15.2 Testing shall be done with electrode in the as- The electrodes classified according to this specifi-
received condition. Conditioning of the electrode prior cation may be manufactured by any method that will
to testing is not permitted.The use of electrical electrode produce electrodes that meet the requirements of this
extensions in excess of those which would be used in the specification.
routine application of the electrode is not permitted,
153 For purposes of certifying compliance with diffus-

ible hydrogen requirements, the reference atmospheric
17. Standard Sizes
condition shall be an absolute humidity of 10 grains of Standard sizes for filler metal in the different package
moisture per pound (1.43 g per kg) of dry air at the time forms (coils with support, coils without support, drums,
of welding. The actual atmospheric conditions shall be and spools, see Section 19, Standard Package Forms),
reported along with the average value for the tests ac- are shown in Table 11.
cording to ANSIIAWS A4.3.
15.4 When the absolute humidity equals or exceeds the

reference condition at the time of preparation of the test 18. Finish and Uniformity
assembly, the test shall be acceptable as demonstrating
18.1 All electrodes shall have a smoothfinish that is free
compliance with the requirements of this specification,
from slivers, depressions, scratches, scale, seams, laps
provided the actual test results satisfy the diffusible hy-
(exclusive of the longitudinal joint), and foreign matter
drogen requirements for the applicable designator, as
that would adversely affect the welding characteristics,
specified in Table 10. Likewise, if the actual test results
the operation of the welding equipment, or the properties
for an electrode meet the requirements for the lower or
of the weld metal.
lowest hydrogen designator as specified in Table 10, the
electrode also meets the requirements for all higher 18.2 Each continuous length of electrode shall be from
hydrogen designators in Table 10 without the need for a single lot of material, as defined in ANSI/AWS A5.01,
retest. and welds, when present, shall have been made so as
Table 10
Diffusible Hydrogen Limitsfor Weld Metala
Optional Supplemental Diffusible Average Diffusible Hydrogen Contentd
AWS Classifications Hydrogen Designatorhsqe mL(H2)/100g Deposited Metal
Al except EXXTl-K9, -K9M H14 16.0 max
All except EXXTl-K9,-K9M H8 8.0 max
All except EXXTl-K9, -K9M H4 4.0 max
EXXTI-K9, -K9M None 8.0 max
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Notes:
a. Limits on diffusible hydrogen when tested in accordance with ANSIIAWS A4.3, Standard Methodr for Determinationof the Diffusible Hydrogen
Content of Martensitic, Bainitic,and Ferritic Steel Weld Metal Produced byArc Welding, as specified in Section 15.
b. See Annex Figure Al.
c. The lower diffusible hydrogen levels (H8 and H4) may not be. available in some classifications (see Annex A8.2.8).
d. These hydrogen limits are based on welding in air containing a minimum of 10 grains of water p e r pound (1.43 @kg) of dry air. Testing at any
higher atmospheric moisture level is acceptable provided these limits are satisfied (see 15.3).
e. Electrodes which satisfy the diffusible hydrogen limits for the H4 category also satisfy the limits for the H8 and H16 categories. Electrodes which
satisfy the diffusible hydrogen limits for the H8 category also satisfy the limits for the H16 category.
STD-AUS A5-27-ENGL 3798 0 7 8 4 2 b 5 0530705 5 4 4
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Table 11
Standard Sizes and Tolerancesof Electrodesa
Tolerance
Diameter
Diameter SizeElectrode
in. AWS Classification mm in. mm
0.030 0.8
0.035 0.9
Al Classifications +0.002 0.045 1.2 20.05
0.052 1.3
1/16 (.062) 1.6
0.068 1.7
0.072 1.8
5/64 (.078) 2.0
3/32 (.094) 2.4
All Classifications k0.003 50.08
2.8 7/64 (.109)
0.120 3.0
118 (.125) 3.2
5/32 (.156) 4.0
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Note:
a. Electrodes produced in sizes other than those shown may be classified by using similar tolerances.
not to interfere with the uniform, uninterrupted feeding 20. Winding Requirements
of the electrode on automatic and semiautomatic
equipment. 20.1 Electrodes on spools and in coils (including drums)
shall be wound so that kinks, waves, sharp bends, over-
1 8 3 Core ingredients shall be distributed with sufficient lapping, or wedging are not encountered, leaving the
uniformity throughout the length of the electrode so as electrode free to unwind without restriction. The outside
not to adversely affect the performance of the electrode end of the electrode (the end with which welding is to
or the properties of the weld metal. begin) shall be identified so it can be readily located and
shall be fastened to avoid unwinding.
18.4 A suitable protective coating may be applied to any
electrode in this specification. 20.2 The cast and helix of the electrode in coils, spools,
and drums shall be such that the electrode will feed in an
uninterrupted manner in automatic and semiautomatic
equipment.
19. Standard Package Forms
19.1 Standard package forms arecoils with support, coils
withoutsupport,spools, and drums.Standardpackage 21. Electrode Identification
dimensions and weights for each form are given in Table
12 andFigures 7, 8,and 9. Packageforms, sizes, and 21.1The product information and the precautionary
weights other thanthese shall be as agreed by purchaser information required in 23 for marking each
supplier.
package,
and shall
each
alsoonappear coil, spool
drum.and
19.2 The liners in coils with support shall be designed 21.2 Coils without support shall have a tag containing
and constructed to prevent distortion of the coil during this information securely attached to the electrode at the
normal handling and use and shall be clean and dry inside of the coil.
enough to maintain the cleanliness of theelectrode.21.3 Coilswithsupportshallhave the information se-
curely affixed in a prominent location on thesupport.
1 9 3 Spools shall be designed and constructed to prevent
distortion of the electrode during normal handling and 21.4 Spools shall have the information securely affixed
use, and shall be clean and dry enough to maintain the in a prominent location on the outside of at least one
cleanliness of the electrode. flange of the spool.
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Table 12
'Packaging Requirementsa
Package Size Net Weightof Electrodeb
Qpe of Package l i n . mm Ib kg
Coils without supports 1 As specifiec by purchasef As specified by purchasef
Coils with support
(see below)
6314
12
170
ID
300
ID
I 14
25.30.50, & 60
6.4
11.14.23. & 27
Spools 4 100 OD 1-ln& 2-112 0.7 & 1.1
8 200 OD 10,15, & 22 4.5,6.8, & 10
12 300 OD 25,30, & 35 11,14, & 16
14 360 OD 50 &60 23 & 27
22 560 OD 250 110
24 610 OD 300 140
30 760 OD 600 & 750 270 & 340
Drums 15-112 400 OD As specified by purchasef
20 500 OD As specified by purchasef
23 600 OD 300&600 140 & 300
Coils with SupportStandard Dimensions and Weights'
Coil Dimensions
I I I
Coil Net Weightb of Liner Width of Wound Electrode Inside Diameter
Electrode Size Ib in. mm

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kg in. ( m a ) mm ( m a )
All All 6.4 6-314 f 118 170 f 3 3 75
25 and 30 11and 14 12 2 1/8 23 2-112 or 4-518 305 65 or 120
50 and 60 23 and 27 12 2 118 305 f 3 4-518 120
Notes:
a.Sizes and net weights otherthan those specified may be supplied as agreed between supplierand purchaser.
b. Tolerance on net weight shall be f10 percent.
c. As agreed between supplier and purchaser.
0.630+0.005,4 in.
SI EQUIVALENTS ~
mm in.
0.005 0.13
- 1/32 0.8
0.630 16
1-3/4 44
4 100
SECTION A-A
Notes:
will not result in the
1. The inside diameterof the banel shall be such that swellingof the barrelor misalignmentof the barrel and flanges
core of the spool being less than the inside diameterof the flanges.
2. The W i d e diameter of the banel shall be such as to permit proper feedingof the electrode.
Figure 7-Dimensions of Standard 4-in.(100-mm) Spool

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"1r 7116 +O, -1116 in.

t
-I
-T SI EQUIVALENTS
in.
1/64
mm
0.4
A J MESE HOLES NEED2

NOT BE IN LINE
SECTION A-A
4 1116
7/16
1-34
2-1132
1.6
11
44
52
Spool Size CD
(maximum)
Dimension
Dimension
mm in. in. mm in. mm
8 200 2-5/32 f 1/32 55 f 1 8 205
8 200 2-718 & 1116 75 2 * 8 205
12 300 4 & 1/16 305100 2 2 12
14 350 4 f 1116 10022 14 305
Note:
1. DimensionB, outside diameter ofbarrel, shallbe such as to permit proper feeding of the electrode.
Figure $-Dimensions of Standard 8,12, and 14-in. (200,300, and 350-mm) Spools
1-5/16+ 1/8, -O in. DIAM.
A 7 TWO HOLES IN LINE
SI EQUIVALENTS
in. mm
1116 1.6
"- lm 3
11116 10
1-5/16 33
2-1/2 63.5
Y
SECTION A-A
CENTER-TO-CENTER
11116 +O,A-1116
4 J ln. DIAM.
TWO HOLES IN LINE, TWO PLACES
Spool Size Dimension

Maximum
Maximum
D C Dimension
n. mm in.
560 22 22 560 12 305
610 24 61 24 O 13-112 345
30 760 30 760 13-1I2 345
Note:
1. DimensionB, outside diameterof barrel, shall be such as to permit proper feeding
of the electrode.
Figure %Dimensions of 22,24, and 30-in. (560,610, and 760-mm) Spools
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21.5 Drums shall have the information securely affixed

WARNING:
in a prominent location on theoutside of the drum.
PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand this
information.
22. Packaging FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
health.
your to
ARC RAYS can injure eyes and burn skin.
Electrodes shall be suitably packaged to ensure
against damage during shipment and storage under nor- ELECTRIC SHOCK can KILL.
mal conditions. manufacturers
understand
the
in-and read use,
Before
structions, the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs),
and your employers safety practices.
23. Marking of Packages Keep
your
head
out of the fumes.
Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both, to
23.1The following product information (as a minimum)
keep fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
shall be legibly marked so as to be visible from the out-
and the general area.
side of each unit oackage. Y
AWS Specification and classification designation Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
(year of issue may be excluded), along with applica- Do nottouch live electrical parts.
ble optional designators. See American
National
Standard
ANSI/ASC 249.1,
Suppliers name
and
trade designation, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, pub-
weight,
Size
net and lished by the American
Welding Society, 550 N.W.
Lot, control, ornumber.
heat LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126; and OSHA Safely
and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910, available from
2 3 3 The following precautionary information (as a mini- the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
mum) shall be prominently displayedin legible print on DC 20402.
all packages of flux cored electrodes, including individ-
ual
unit packages enclosed within a larger package. DO NOT REMOVE THIS INFORMATION
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Annex
Guide toAWS Specification for Steel Electrodes
(This Annex is nota part of ANSIIAWS A!5.29:1998, Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for F l u CoredArc
Welding,but is included for information only.)
Al. Introduction A2.3.1 Many of the classifications included in this

specification have requirements for impact testing at var-
The purpose of this guide is to correlate the electrode ious test temperaturesas shown in Table 2. In order to in-
classifications with their intended applications so the clude products with improved weld-metal toughness at
specification can be used effectively.This guide provides lower temperatures, an optional supplemental designator,
examples rather than complete listings of the materials J, has been added to identify classifications which, when
and applications for which each filler metal is suitable. tested, produce weld metal whichexhibits 20 ftdbf (27 J)
at a temperature of 20F (Iloc)lower than the standard
temperature shown in Table 2. Users are cautioned that
A2. Classification System
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although the improved weld-metaltoughness will be evi-
denced when welding is performed under conditions
A2.1The system for identifying the electrode classi-
similar to the test assembly preparation method specified
fications in this specification follows, for the most part,
in this specification, other applications of the electrode,
the standard pattern used in other AWS filler metal spec-
such as long-term postweld heat treatment (PWHT) or
ifications. An illustration of this system is given in Fig-
uphill welding with higher heat input, may differ mark-
ure Al.
edly from the improved toughness levels given. Users
A2.2 Some of the classifications are intended toweld should always perform their own properties verification
only in the flat and horizontal positions (E70T5-A1, for testing.
example). Others are intended for welding in all posi-
tions (E81Tl-Ni1, for example). As in the case of cov- A2.3.2 This specification has included the use of op-
ered electrodes, the smaller sizes of flux cored electrodes tional designators for diffusible hydrogen (see Table 10
are the ones used for the out-of-position work. Flux and A8.2) to indicate the maximum average value ob-
cored electrodes larger than 5/64 in. (2.0 mm) in diame- tained under a clearly defined test condition in ANSI/
ter are usually usedfor horizontal fillets and flat position AWS A4.3, Standard Methods for Determination of the
welding.
Diffusible Hydrogen Content of Martensitic, Bainitic,
A2.3 Optional supplementaldesignators are also used in and Ferritic Steel Weld Metal Produced byArc Welding.
this specification in order to identify electrode classifica- Electrodes that are designated as meeting the lower or
tions that have met certain supplemental requirements as lowest hydrogen limits as specified in Table 10, also are
agreed to between the supplier and the purchaser. The understood to be able to meet any higher hydrogen limits
optional supplemental designators are not part of the when tested in accordance with Section 15. For example,
classification nor of its designation. see Note e of Table 10.
Mandatory Classification Designators*
Designates an electrode.
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This designator indicates the minimum tensile strength (in ksi + 10) of the weld metal
when the weld metal is made in the manner prescribed by this specification. (Two digits
may be required.)
This designator is either O or 1. It indicates the positions of welding for which the elec-
trode is intended.O is for the flat and horizontal positions only;1 is for all positions.
This designator indicates that the electrode is a flux coredelectrode.
This designator will be some number: 1,4,5,6,7,8,11,or the letter G. The number refers
to the usability of the electrode (see A7). The G indicates that the slag systemand shield-
ing gasare not specified.
- Designates the chemical compositionof the deposited weld metal (see Table 4). Specific
chemical compositionsare not always identified withspecific mechanical properties in the
specification. A supplier is required by the specification to include the mechanical proper-
ties appropriate for a particular electrode in classification of that electrode. Thus, for ex-
ample, a complete designation is E80TS-Ni3, EXXTS-Ni3 is nota complete classification.
The letter G indicates that the chemicalcomposition is not specified.
An M designator in this position indicates that the electrode is classified using

75-80 percent argonbal CO2shielding gas. When the M designator does not appear, it
signifies that either the shielding gas used for classification is CO2,or that the electrode is
a self shielded electrode.
EXXTX-XM J H Z
ITL Optional Supplemental Designators
L
Designates that the electrode meets the requirements of the diffusible hydrogen test (an
optional supplemental testof the weld metal with an averagevalue not exceeding Z mL
of H2 per 100 g of deposited metal whereZ is 4,8, or 16). See Table 10 and A8.2.
Designates that the electrode meets therequirements for improved toughness by meeting a
requirement of 20 ft4bf [27 J] at a test temperature of20F [11C] lower than the temper-
ature shown for that classification in Table 2. Absence of the J indicates normal impact
requirements as given in Table 2.
*The combination of these constitutes the electrode classification.
Figure Al-Classification System for Law-Alloy Steel Flux Cored Electrodes
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A2.4 G Classification facturer elects to use the G classification, the Filler

Metals Committee recommends that the manufacturer
A2.4.1 This specification includes electrodes classi-
still request that a classification be established for that
fied as EXXXTX-G, EXXXTG-G, and EXXXTG-X.
filler metal, as long as the filler metal is of commercial
The G indicates that the electrode is of a general classi-
significance.
fication. It is general because not all of the particular
(2) A request to establisha new filler metal classifica-
requirements specified for each of the other classifica-
tion must be a written request, and it needs to provide
tions are specified for this classification. The intent, in
establishing this classification, is to provide a means by sufficient detail to permit the Filler MetalsCommittee or
the Subcommitteeto determine whether the newclassifi-
which electrodes that differ in one respect or another
cation or the modification of an existing classification is
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(chemical composition, for example) from all other clas-

more appropriate and whether either is necessary to sat-
sifications (meaning that the composition of the weld
isfy the need.The request needsto state the variables and
metal-in the case of the example-does not meet the
composition specified for any of the classifications in the their limits for such a classification or modification. The
request should contain some indication of the time by
specification) can still be classified according to the
which completion of the new classification or modifica-
specification. The purpose is to allow a useful filler
tion is needed.
metal-one that otherwise would haveto await a revi-
sion of the specification-to be classified immediately, (3) The request should be sent to the Secretary of the
under the existing specification. This means, then, that Filler Metals Committee atAWS Headquarters. Upon re-
two electrodeseach bearing the same G classifica- ceipt of the request, theSecretary will do the following:
tion-may be quite different in some certain respect (a) Assign an identifying number to the request.
(chemical composition, again, for example). This number will include the date the request was
received.
A2.4.2 The point of difference (although not neces- (b) Confirm receipt of the request and give the
sarily the amount of the difference) referred to in A2.4.1 identification number to the person who made the re-
will be readily apparent from the use of the words not quest.
required and not specified in the specification. The (c) Send a copy of the request to the Chair of the
use of these wordsis as follows: Committee on Filler Metals and the Chair of the particu-
(1) Not Specified is used in those areas of the specifi- lar Subcommittee involved.
cation that refer to the results of some particular test. It (d) File the original request.
indicates that the requirements for that test are not speci-
(e) Add the request to the log of outstanding
fied for that particular classification.
requests.
(2) Not Required is used in those areas of the specifi-
(4) All necessary action on each request will be com-
cation that refer to the tests that must be conducted in
order to classify an electrode. It indicates that the test is pleted as soon as possible. If more than 12 months lapse,
not required because the requirements (results) for the the Secretary shall inform the requestor of the status of
the request, with copies to the Chairs of the Committee
test have not been specified for that particular classifica-
tion. Restating the case, when a requirement is notspeci- and of the Subcommittee. Requests still outstanding after
18 months shall be considered not to have been answered
fied, it is not necessary to conduct the corresponding test
in order to classify an electrode to that classification. in a timely manner and theSecretary shall report these
When purchasers want the information provided by that to the Chair of the Committeeon Filler Metals foraction.
test in order to consider a particular product of that clas- (5) Secretary shall include a copy of the log of all re-
sification for a certain application, they will have to ar- quests pending and those completed during the preceding
range for that information with the supplier of the year with the agenda for each Committee on Filler Met-
product. They will have to establish with that supplier als meeting. Any other publication of requests that have
just what the testing procedure and the acceptance re- been completed will be at the option of the American
quirements are to be for that test. They may want to in- Welding Society,as deemed appropriate.
corporate that information (via ANSIIAWS A5.01, Filler
Metal Procurement Guidelines) in the purchase order.
A2.43 Request for Filler Metal Classification
A3.Acceptance
(1) When a filler metal cannot be classified according Acceptance of all welding materials classified under
to some classification other than a G classification, the this specification is in accordance with ANSI/AWS
manufacturer may request that a classification be estab- A5.01, as the specification states. Any testing a pur-
lished for that filler metal. The manufacturer may do this chaser requires of the supplier, for material shipped in
by following the procedure given here. When the manu- accordance with this specification, shall be clearly stated
A5.29:1990
in the purchase order, according to the provisions of American Welding Society), discusses the ventilation
ANSI/AWS A5.01. In the absence of any such statement that is required during welding and should be referred to
in the purchase order, the supplier may ship the material for details. Attentionis drawn particularly to the sections
with whatever testing the supplier normally conducts on of that document entitled Protection of Personnel and
material of that classification, as specified in Schedule F, the General Area and Ventilation.
Table 1, of the ANWAWS A5.01.Testing in accordance
with any other schedule in that table must bespecifically
required by the purchase order. In such cases, acceptance A6. Welding Considerations
of the material shipped will be in accordance with those
requirements. A6.1 When examining the properties required of weld
metal as aresult of the tests made according to this spec-
ification, it should be recognized that in production,
where the conditions and procedures may differ from
A4. Certification those in this specification (electrode size, amperage,
The act of placing the AWS Specification and Classi- voltage, type and amount of shielding gas, position of
fication designations on the packaging enclosing the welding, electrode extension,plate thickness, joint ge-
product, or the classification on the product itself, consti- ometry, preheat and interpass temperatures, travel speed,
tutes the suppliers (manufacturers) certification that the surface condition, base-metal composition and dilution,
product meets all of the requirements of the specification. for example), the properties of the weld metal may also
The only testing requirement implicit in this certifica- differ. Moreover, that difference may be large or small.
tion is that the manufacturer has actually conducted the
A6.2 Since it has not been possible to specify one single
tests required by the specification on material that is rep-
detailed welding procedure for all products classified
resentative of that being shipped and that the material
under any given classification in this specification, de-
met the requirements of the specification. Representative
tails of the welding procedure used in classifying each
material, in this case, is any production runof that classi-
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product should be recorded by the manufacturer and
fication using the same formulation. Certification is not
made available to the user, on request. The information
to be construed to mean that tests of any kind were nec-
should include each of the items referred to in A6.1, as
essarily conducted on samples of the specific material
well as the actual numberof passes and layers required to
shipped. Tests on such material may or may not have
complete the weld test assembly.
been conducted. The basis for the certification re-
quired by the specification is the classification test of A63 The toughness requirements for the different classi-
representative material cited above, and the Manufac- fications in this specification can be used as a guide in
turers Quality Assurance Systemin ANSI/AWS A5.01. the selection of electrodes for applications requiring
some degree of low-temperature notch toughness. Foran
electrode of any given classification, there can be a con-
A5. Ventilation During Welding siderable difference between the impact test results from
one assembly to another, or even from one impact speci-
A5.1 Five major factors govern the quantity of fumes in men to another, unless particular attention is given to the
the atmosphere to which welders and welding operators manner in which the weld is made and prepared (even
are exposed during welding. These are the following: the location and orientation of the specimen within the
(1) Dimensions of the space in which welding is done weld), the temperatureof testing, and theoperation of the
(with special regard to the height of the ceiling) testing machine.
(2) Number of welders and welding operators work-
ing in that space A6.4 Hardenability. There are inherent differences in
(3) Rate of evolution of fumes, gases, or dust, accord- the effect of the carbon content of the weld deposit on
ing to the materials and processes used hardenability, depending on whether the electrode was
gas shielded or self-shielded. Gas shielded electrodes
(4) The proximity of the welders or welding operators
generally employ a Mn-Si deoxidation system. Thecar-
to the fumes as the fumes issue from the welding zone,
bon content affects hardness in a manner which is typical
and to the gases and dusts in the space in which they are
of many carbon equivalent formulas published for car-
working
bon steel.
(5) The ventilation provided to the space in which the
Most self-shielded electrodes utilize an aluminum-
welding is done
based alloy system to provide for protection and deoxi-
A5.2 American National Standard 249.1, Safety in Wefd- dation. One of the effects of the aluminum is to modify
ing, Cutting, and Allied Processes (published by the the effect of carbon on hardenability. Hardness levels
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obtained with self-shielded electrodes will therefore be welding in all positions (EXlTl-X and EXlT1-XM). The
lower than the carbon content would indicate (when EXlT1-X and EXIT1-XM electrodes are characterized
considered on the basis of typical carbon equivalent by a spray transfer, low spatter loss, flat to slightly con-
formulas). vex bead contour, and a moderate volume of slag, which
completely covers the weld bead. Electrodes of this clas-
sification have a rutile base slag and produce high depo-
A7. Description and Intended Use sition rates.
of Flux Cored Electrode A7.2 EXOT4-X Classification. Electrodes of this classi-
Classifications fication are self-shielded, operate on DCEP, and have a
globular-type transfer. The slag system is designed to
This specification contains many different classifica- make very-high deposition rates possible and to produce
tions of flux cored electrodes. The suffix in each classifi- a weld that is very low in sulfur, which makes the weld
cation (1, 4,5 , 6, 7, 8, 11, or G ) , indicates a general very resistant to hot cracking. These electrodes are de-
grouping of electrodes that contain similar flux or core signed for low penetration beyond the root of the weld,
components and which have similar usability character- enabling them to be used on joints which have been
istics, except for the G classification where usability poorly fit and forsingle and multipass welding.
A7.1 EXXT1-X and EXXT1-XM Classifications. Electrodes of the EXXTS-XM classification are de-
Electrodes of the EXXT1-X group are classified with signed for use with 75 to 80 percent argon/balance CO2
CO2 shielding gas. However, other gas mixtures (such as shielding. Their use with gas mixtures having reduced
argon-COz) may be used to improve usability, especially amounts of argon or with CO2shielding gas will result in
for out-of-position applications, when recommended by some deterioration in arc characteristics, an increase in
the manufacturer. Increasingthe amount of argon in the spatter, and a reduction in manganese, silicon, and cer-
argon-CO2 mixture will increase the manganese and sili- tain other alloy elements in the weld metal. This reduc-
con contents, along with certain other alloys such as tion in manganese, silicon, or other alloys will decrease
chromium, in the weld metal. The increase in manga- the yield and tensile strengths and may affect impact
nese, silicon, or other alloys will increase the yield and properties.
tensile strengths and may affect impact properties. Electrodes of the EXOTS-X and EXOT5-XM classifi-
Electrodes in the EXXTl-XM group are classified cations are used primarily for single-pass and multipass
with 75 to 80 percent argonbalance CO2 shielding gas. welds in the flat position and for welding fillet welds in
Their use with argon-C02 shielding gas mixtures having the horizontal position usingDCEP or DCEN, depending
reduced amounts of argon or with CO, shielding gas may on the manufacturers recommendation.These electrodes
result in some deterioration of arc characteristics and are characterized by a globular transfer, slightly convex
out-of-position welding characteristics. In addition, a re- bead contour, and a thin slag that may not completely
duction of manganese, silicon, and certain other alloy cover the weld bead. These electrodes have a lime-fluo-
contents in the weld metal, will reduce yield and tensile ride base slag. Weld deposits produced by these elec-
strengths and may affect impact properties. trodes typically have impact properties and hot and cold
crack resistance that are superior to those obtained with
Both the EXlTl-X and EXlT1-XM electrodes are
rutile base slags. The EXlT5-X and EXITS-XM elec-
designed for single and multipass welding using DCEP
trodes, using DCEN, can be used for welding in all posi-
polarity. The larger diameters (usually 5/64 in. [2.0 mm] tions. However, the operator appeal of these electrodes is
and larger) are used for welding in the flat position and
not as good as thatof those with rutile baseslags.
for welding fillet welds in the horizontal position
(EXOT1-X and EXOT1-XM). The smaller diameters A7.4 EXXTL-X Classification. Electrodes of this classi-
(usually 1/16 in. [1.6 mm] and smaller) are used for fication are self-shielded, operate on DCEP, and have a
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spray-type transfer. The slag systemis designed to give addition increases the strength of the weld metal, espe-
good low-temperature impact properties, good penetra- cially at elevated temperatures and provides some in-
tion into the root of the weld, and excelldht
slag removal, crease in corrosion resistance; however, it may reduce
even in a deep groove. Theseelectrodes are used for sin- the notch toughnessof the weld metal.This typeof elec-
gle-pass and multipass weldingin flat and horizontal po- trode is commonly used in thefabrication and erection of
sitions. boilers and pressure vessels. Typical applications include
the welding of C-Mo steel base metals such as ASTM
A7.5 E m - X Classification. Electrodes of this classi- A 161, A 204 and A 302Gr. A plate, and A 335-Pl pipe.
fication are self-shielded, operate on DCEN and have a
small droplet to spray-type transfer. The slag systemis A7.9.2 EXXTX-BX, EXXTX-BXL and EXXTX-
designed to allowthe largersizes to be used for high dep- BXH (Cr-Mo Steel) Electrodes. These electrodes pro-
osition rates in the horizontal and flat positions, and to duce weld metal thatcontains between 1/2 percentand 9
allow the smaller sizes to beused for all welding posi- percent chromium, and between 1/2 percent to 1 percent
tions. The electrodes are used for single-pass and multi- molybdenum. They are designed to produce weld metal
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pass welding and produce very-low sulfur weldmetal, for high-temperature service and for matching the prop-
which is very resistant to hot cracking. erties of the typical base metalsas follows:
EXXTX-B1 ASTM A335-P2 pipe
A7.6 EXXTS-X Classification.Electrodes of this classi- ASTM A 387 Gr. 2 plate
fication are self-shielded, operate on DCEN, and have a EXXTX-B2 ASTM A 335-Pl1 pipe
small droplet or spray-type transfer. These electrodes are ASTM A 387 Gr. 11plate
suitable for all welding positions, and the weld metalhas EXXTX-B2L Thin-wallA335-Pl1 pipeortube
very good low-temperature notch toughness and crack for use in the as-welded condition
resistance. These electrodes are used for single-pass and or for applications where low hard-
multipass welds. ness is a primary concern.
A7.7 EXXT11-X Classification. Electrodes of this clas- EXXTX-B3 ASTM A 335-P22 pipe
sification are self-shielded, operate on DCEN, and havea ASTM A 387 Gr. 22 plate
smooth spray-type transfer. The electrodes are intended EXXTX-B3L Thin-wallASTM A 335-P22pipe
for single-pass and multipass welding in all positions. for use in the as-welded condition
The manufacturer should be consulted regarding any or for applications where lower
plate thickness limitations. hardness is of primary concern.
EXXTX-B6 ASTM A 213-T5 tube
A7.8 EXXTX-G, EXXTG-X, and EXXTG-G Classifi- ASTM A 335-P5pipe
cations. These classifications are for multiple-pass elec- EXXTX-B8 ASTM A 213-T9 tube
trodes that are not covered by any presently defined ASTM A 335-P9pipe
classification. The mechanical properties can be any- For two of these Cr-Mo electrode classifications, low-
thing covered by this specification. Requirements are carbon EXXTX-BXL classifications have been estab-
established by the digits chosen to complete the classifi- lished. While regular Cr-Mo electrodes produce weld
cation. Placement of the Gin the classification desig- metal with 0.05 percent to 0.12 percent carbon, the
nates that the alloy requirements, shielding gaslslag L-Grades are limited to a maximum of 0.05 percent
system, or both are not defined and are as agreed upon carbon. While the lower percent carbon in the weld metal
between supplier and purchaser. will improve ductility andlower hardness; it will also re-
A7.9 Chemical Composition. The chemical composi- duce the high-temperature strength and creep resistance
of the weld metal.
tion of the weld metal producedis often the primary con-
sideration for electrode selection. The suffixes, which are Several of these grades also have had high-carbon
part of each alloy electrode classification, identify the grades (EXXTX-BXH) established. In these cases, the
electrode produces weld metal with 0.10 percent to
chemical compositionof the weld metal produced by the
electrode. The following paragraphs give a brief descrip- 0.15 percent carbon which may be required for high-
tion of the classifications, intended uses, and typical temperature strength insome applications.
applications. Since all Cr-Mo electrodes produce weld metal which
will harden in still air, both preheat and postweld heat
A7.9.1 EXXTX-A1 (C-Mo Steel) Electrodes. These treatment (PWHT) are required for most applications.
electrodes are similar to the E7XT-X carbon-steel elec- No minimum notch toughness requirements have
trodes classified in ANSI/AWS A5.20, Specification for been established for any of the Cr-Mo electrode classifi-
Carbon Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding, ex- cations. While it is possible to obtain Cr-Mo electrodes
cept that 1/2 percent molybdenum has been added. This with minimum toughness values at ambient temperatures

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down to 32F (O'C), specific values and testing must be higher strength needed for many applications needing in
agreed to by the supplier and the purchaser. excess of 120 O00 psi (830 MPa) tensile, such as armor
plate.
A7.9.3 EXXTX-DX (Mn-Mo Steel) Electrodes.
These electrodes produce weld metal which contains A7.9.4.5 EXXTX-KS Electrodes. Electrodes of
about 1-1/2 percent to 2 percent manganese and between this classification produce weld metal which is designed
1/3 percent and 2/3 percent molybdenum. This weld to match the mechanical properties ofsteels such asSAE
metal provides higher strength and better notch tough- 4130 and 8630 after the weldment is quenched and tem-
ness than the C-1/2 percent Mo and 1percent Ni-1/2 per- pered. The classification requirements stipulate only as
cent Mo steel weld metal discussed in A7.9.1 and welded mechanical properties; therefore, the end user is
A7.9.4. However, the weld metal from these Mn-Mo encouraged to performqualification testing.
steel electrodes is quite air-hardenable and usually re-
quires preheat and PWHT. The individual electrodes A7.9.4.6 EXXTX-K6 Electrodes. Electrodes of
classified under this electrode group have been designed this classification produce weld metal whichutilizes less
to match the mechanical properties and corrosion resis- than 1 percent nickel to achieve excellent toughness in
tance of the high-strength, low-alloy pressure vessel the 60 O00 and 70 O00 psi (410-480 MPa) tensile-
steels, such as ASTM A 302Gr. B and HSLA steels and strength ranges. Applications include structural, offshore
manganese molybdenum castings such as ASTM A 49, construction, and circumferential pipe welding.
A 291 and A 735.
A7.9.4.7 EXXTX-K7 Electrodes. This electrode
A7.9.4 EXXTX-K(X) (Various Low-Alloy Steel classification produces weld metalwhich has similarities
Type) Electrodes. This group of electrodes produces to that produced with EXXTX-Ni2 and EXXTX-Ni3
weld metal of several different chemical compositions. electrodes. This weld metal has approximately1-1/2 per-
These electrodes are primarily intended for as-welded cent manganese and 2-1/2 percent nickel.
applications. See Table 2 for a comparison of the tough-
ness levels obtained for each classification. A7.9.4.8 EXXTX-K8 Electrodes. This classifica-
tion was designed for electrodes intended for use in cir-
A7.9.4.1 EXXTX-K1 Electrodes. Electrodes of cumferential girth welding of line pipe.The weld deposit
this classification produce weld metal with nominally 1 contains approximately 1-1/2 percent manganese, 1.0
percent nickel and 1/2 percent molybdenum. These elec- percent nickel, and small amounts of other alloys. It is
trodes can be used for long-term stress-relieved applica- especially intended for use on API 5LX80 pipe steels.
tions or for welding low-alloy, high-strength steels, in
particular 1 percent nickel. A7.9.4.9 EXXTl-K9 Electrodes. This electrode
produces weld metal similar to that of the -K2 and -K3
A7.9.4.2 EXXTX-K2 Electrodes. Electrodes in type electrodes, but is intended to be similar to the mili-
this classification produce weld metal which will have a tary requirements of MIL-101TM and lOlTC electrodes
chemical composition of 1-1/2 percent nickel and up to in MIL-E-24403/2C. The electrode is designed for weld-
0.35 percent molybdenum. These electrodes are used on ing HY-80 steel.
many high-strength applications ranging from 80 to 110
ksi (550 to 760 MPa) minimum yield strength. Typical A7.9.5 EXXTX-NIX (Ni-Steel) Electrodes. These
applications would include the welding of submarines, electrodes have been designed to produce weld metal
aircraft carriers, and many structural applications where with increased strength without being air-hardenable or
excellent low-temperature toughness is required. Steels with increased notch toughness attemperatures aslow as
welded would include HY-80, HY-100, ASTM A 710, -100F (-73C). They have been specified with nickel
A 514,and other similar high-strength steels. contents which fall into three nominal levels of 1percent
Ni, 2-1/4 percent Ni and 3-1/4 percent Ni in steel.
A7.9.4.3 EXXTX-K3 Electrodes. Electrodes of
this type produceweld deposits with higher levelsof Mn, With carbon levels of up to 0.12%, strength increases
Ni, and Mo than the EXXTX-K2 types. They are usually and permits some of these Ni-steel electrodes to be clas-
sified as E8XTX-Nix and E9XTX-Nix. However, some
higher strength than the -K1 and -K2 types. Typical ap-
plications include the welding of HY-100 and A 514 classifications may produce low-temperature notch
toughness to match the base-metal properties of nickel
steels.
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A7.9.4.4 EXXTX-K4Electrodes. Electrodes of LC1 and LC2. The manufacturer should be consulted for
this classification deposit weld metal similar to that of specific Charpy V-notch impact properties. Typical base
the -K3 electrodes, with the addition of approximately metals would also include ASTM A 302, A 572, A 575,
0.5 percent chromium. The additional alloy provides the and A 734.
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Manylow-alloy steelsrequirepostweldheattreat- or low-alloy,high-strengthsteelswherehydrogen-

ment to stress relieve the weld or temper the weld metal induced cracking may be a serious problem.
and heat-affected zone (HAZ) to achieve increased duc-
A8.2.2 Most flux cored electrodes deposit weld metal
tility. It is often acceptable to exceed the PWHT holding
having diffusible hydrogenlevels of less than 16 mWlOO
temperatures shown in Table 8. However, for many ap-
grams of deposited metal. For that reason, flux cored
plications, nickel-steel weld metal can be used without
electrodes are generally considered to be low hydrogen.
(PWHT). If PWHT is to be specified for a nickel-steel
However, some commercially available products will,
weldment, the holding temperature should not exceed the
under certainconditions, produce weld metal withdiffus-
maximum temperature givenin Table 8 for the classifica-
ible hydrogen levels in excess of 16 mL/100 grams of de-
tion considered, since nickel steels can be embrittled at
posited metal. Therefore, it may be appropriate for
higher temperatures.
certain applications to utilize the optional supplemental
Electrodes of the EXXTX-Ni(X) type are often used designators for diffusible hydrogen when specifying the
in structural applications where excellent toughness flux cored electrode to be used.
(Charpy V-notch or CTOD) is required.
A8.2.3 The user of this information is cautioned that
A7.9.6 EXXTX-WX (Weathering Steel) Elec- actual fabrication conditions may result in different
trodes. These electrodes have been designed to produce diffusible hydrogen values than those indicated by the
weld metal that matches the corrosion resistance and the designator.
coloring of the ASTM weathering-type structural steels.
These special properties are achieved by the addition of
A8.2.4 The use of a reference atmospheric condition
during weldingis necessitated because the arc is subject
about 1/2 percent copper to the weld metal. To meet
to atmospheric contamination when using either self-
strength, ductility, and notch toughness in the weld
shielded or gas shielded flux cored electrodes. Moisture
metal, some chromium and nickel additions are also
from the air, distinct from that in the electrode, can enter
made. These electrodes are used to weld typical weather-
the arc and subsequently the weld pool, contributing to
ing steel, such as ASTM A 242 and A 588.
the resulting observed diffusible hydrogen. This effect
A7.9.7 EXXTX-G (General Low-Alloy Steel) Elec- can be minimized by maintaining as short an arc length
trodes. These electrodes are described in A2.4. These as possible consistent with a steady arc. Experience has
electrode classifications may be either modifications of shown that the effect of arc length is minor at the H16
other discrete classifications or totally new classifica- level, but can be verysignificant at the H4 level.An elec-
tions. The purchaser and user should determine the de- trode meeting the H4 requirements under the reference
scription and intended use of the electrode from the atmospheric conditions may not do so under conditions
supplier. of high humidity at the time of welding, especially if a
long arc length is maintained.
A8.2.5 Electrode extension also affects diffusible hy-
AS. Special Tests drogen with flux cored electrodes. In general, a longer
electrode extension will preheat the electrode more,
A8.1 It is recognized that supplementary tests may need which causes some removal of hydrogen-bearing com-
to be conducted to determine the suitability of these pounds (moisture and lubricants) before they reach the
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welding electrodes for applications involving properties arc. The result of longer electrode extension can bere-
such as hardness, corrosion resistance, mechanical prop- duced diffusible hydrogen. However,excessive electrode
erties at higher or lower service temperatures, wear resis- extension with external gas shielded electrodes may
tance, and suitability for welding combinations of cause someloss of gas shielding unless the contact tip is
dissimilar metals. Supplemental requirements as agreed recessed in the gas cup. If the gas shielding is disturbed,
between purchaser and supplier may be added to the pur- more air mayenter the arc and increase the diffusible hy-
chase order following the guidance of ANSI/AWS drogen. This may also cause porosity due to nitrogen
A5.01. pickup.
A8.2 Diffusible Hydrogen Test A8.2.6 The reader is cautioned that the shielding gas
itself can contribute significantly to diffusible hydrogen.
A8.2.1 Hydrogen-induced cracking of weld metal or Normally, welding-grade shielding gases are intended to
the HAZ generally is not a problem with carbon steels have very low dew points and very low impurity levels.
containing 0.3 percent or less carbon, nor with lower- This, however, is not always the case. Instances have oc-
strength alloy steels. However, the electrodes classified curred where a contaminated gas cylinder resulted in a
in this specification are used to join higher-carbon steels significant increase of diffusible hydrogen in the weld

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metal. In case of doubt, a check of gas dew point is sug- shoes or leather leggings andfire-resistant gloves should
gested. A dewpoint of-40F (-40C) or lower is consid- be worn. Pant legs should be worn over the outside of
ered satisfactory for most applications. high-top shoes. Helmets or hand shields that providepro-
tection for the face, neck, and ears, and a protective head
A8.2.7 Some flux cored electrodes can absorb signifi-
covering should be used. In addition, appropriate eye
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cant moisture if stored in a humid environment in dam-

protection should be used.
aged or open packages, or especially if unprotected for
long periods of time. In the worst cases of high humidity, When welding overhead or in confined spaces, ear
even overnight exposure of unprotected electrodes can plugs to prevent weld spatter fromentering the ear canal
lead to a significant increase of diffusible hydrogen. In should be worn in combination with goggles, or the
the event the electrode has been exposed, the manufac- equivalent, to give added eye protection.Clothing should
turer should be consulted regarding probable damageto be kept free of grease and oil. Combustible materials
low-hydrogen characteristics and possible reconditioning should not be carried in pockets. If any combustible sub-
of the electrodes. stance has been spilled on clothing, a change to clean,
fire-resistant clothing should be made before working
A8.2.8 Not all flux cored electrode classifications with open arcs or flames. Aprons,cape-sleeves, leggings,
may be available in the H16, H8, or H4 diffusible hydro- and shoulder coverswith bibs designed for welding ser-
gen levels. The manufacturer of a given electrode should vice should be used. Where weldingor cutting of unusu-
be consulted for availability of products meeting these ally thick base metal is involved, sheet metal shields
limits. should be used for extra protection.
A8.3 Aging of Tensile Specimens. Weld metals may Mechanization of highly hazardous processesor jobs
contain significant quantities of hydrogen for some time should be considered. Other personnel in the work area
after they have been made. Mostof this hydrogen gradu- should be protected by the use of noncombustible
ally escapes over time. This may take several weeks at screens or by the use of appropriate protection as de-
room temperature or several hours at elevated tempera- scribed in the previous paragraph. Before leavinga work
tures. As a result of this eventual change in hydrogen area, hot workpieces should be markedto alert other per-
level, ductility of the weld metal increases toward its in- sons of this hazard. No attempt should be made to repair
herent value, while yield, tensile, and impact strengths or disconnect electrical equipment when it is under load.
remain relatively unchanged. This specification permits Disconnection under load producesarcing of the contacts
the aging of the tensile test specimens at elevated tem- and may cause burns or shock, or both. (Note: Burns can
peratures from 200 to 220F (90 to 104C) for up to 48 be caused by touching hot equipment such as electrode
hours before subjecting them to tension testing. The pur- holders, tips, and nozzles. Therefore, insulated gloves
pose of this treatment is to facilitate removal of hydrogen should be worn when these items are handled, unless
from the test specimen in order to minimize discrepan- an adequate cooling period has been allowed before
cies in testing. touching.)
Aging treatments are sometimes used for low-hydro- The followingsources are for more detailed informa-
gen electrode deposits, especially when testing high- tion on personal protection:
strength deposits. Note that aging may involve holding
test specimens at room temperature for several days or (1) American National Standards Institute. ANSI/
holding at a higher temperature for a shorter period of ASC 287.1, Practice for Occupational and Educational
time. Consequently, users are cautioned to employ ade- Eye and Face Protection. New York: American National
quate preheat and interpass temperatures to avoid the Standards In~titute.~
deleterious effects of hydrogen in production welds. (2) -. ANSI 241, Personal Protection4rotective
Footwear. New York: American National Standards
Institute.
(3) American Welding Society. ANSUASC 249.1,
A9. Safety Considerations Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes. Miami,
Fla.: American Welding Society.6
A9.1 Burn Protection. Molten metal, sparks, slag, and
hot work surfaces are produced by welding, cutting, and
allied processes. These can cause burns if precautionary 5. ANSIstandards may be obtained from the American'
measures are not used. Workers should wear protective National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York,
clothing made of fire-resistant material. Pant cuffs, open NY 10036.
pockets, or other places on clothing that can catch and re- 6. AWS standards may be obtained from the American Welding
tain molten metal orsparks should not be worn. High-top Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
A5.29:1998
(4) OSHA. Code of Federal Regulations,Title 29- Recognized safety standards such as ANSIiASC
Labor, Chapter XVII, Part 1910. Washington, D.C.: U.S. 249.1, and NFPA No. 70, National Electrical Code,
Government Printing Office. should be followed?
A9.2 Electrical Hazards. Electric shock can kill. How- A9.3 Fumes and Gases. Many welding, cutting, and
ever, it can be avoided. Live electrical parts should not allied processes produce fumesand gases which may be
be touched. The manufacturersinstructions and recom- harmful to health. Fumes are solid particles which origi-
mended safe practices should be readand understood. nate from welding filler metals and fluxes, the base
Faulty installation, improper grounding, and incorrect metal, and any coatings present on the base metal. Gases
operation and maintenance of electrical equipment are all are produced during the welding process or may be
sources of danger. produced by the effects of process radiation on the sur-
rounding environment. Management, welders and other
A11 electrical equipment and the workpieces should be personnel should be aware of the effects of these
grounded. The workpiecelead is not a ground lead; it is fumes and gases. The amount and composition of these
used only to complete the welding circuit. A separate fumes and gases depend upon the composition of the
connection is required to ground the workpiece. electrode and base metal, welding process, current level,
The correct cable size should be used, since sustained arc length and other factors.
overloading will cause cablefailure and result in possible The possible effects of over exposure range from
electrical shock or fire hazard. All electrical connections irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system to more
should be tight, clean, and dry. Poor connections can severe complications.Effects may occur immediatelyor
overheat and even melt. Further, they can produce dan- at some later time. Fumes can cause symptoms such as
gerous arcs and sparks. Water, grease, or dirt should not nausea, headaches, dizziness and metal fume fever. The
be allowed to accumulate on plugs, sockets, or electrical possibility of more serious health effects exists when
units. Moisture can conductelectricity. To prevent shock, especially toxic materials are involved. In confined
the work area, equipment, and clothing shouldbe kept spaces, the shielding gases and fumes might displace
dry at all times. Welders should wear dry gloves and breathing air and cause asphyxiation. Ones head should
rubber-soled shoes, or stand on a dry board or insulated always be kept out of the fumes. Sufficient ventilation,
platform. exhaust at the arc, or both, should be used to keep fumes
Cables and connections should be keptin good condi- and gases from your breathing zone and the general
tion. Improper or worn electrical connections may create area.
conditions that could cause electrical shock or short cir- In some cases, natural air movement will provide
cuits. Worn, damaged, or bare cables should not be used. enough ventilation. Where ventilation may be question-
Open-circuit voltage should be avoided. When several able, air sampling should be used to determine if correc-
welders are working with arcs of different polarities, or tive measures should be applied.
when a number of alternating current machines are being Special precautions should be used when welding
used, the open-circuit voltages can be additive. The with the electrodes of the B3, B6, and B8 series. As a
added voltages increase the severity of the shock hazard. group, the fumes from the normal use of theseelectrodes
contain significant amounts of hexavalent chromium
In case of electric shock, the power should be turned (Cr VI) compounds. The permissible exposure limit
off. If the rescuer must resort to pulling the victim from (PEL) and the threshold limit value PLV@)for Cr VI of
the live contact, nonconducting materials should be used. 0.05 mg/m3 as chromium will be exceededbefore reach-
If the victim is not breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscita- ing the 5.0 mg/m3 thresholdlimit value for general weld-
tion (CPR) should be administered as soon as contact ing fume. Therefore, for these products, monitoring for
with the electrical source is broken. A physician should hexavalent chromium will be more conservative than
be called and CPR continued until breathing has been re- monitoring for general weldingfume. Short-term effects
stored, or until a physician has arrived. Electrical burns of excessive overexposureto Cr VI present in fumes may
are treated as thermal burns; that is, clean, cold (iced) be an irritation to the breathing system. Some people
compresses shouldbe applied. Contamination should be may have allergic reactions. Chromium VI is considered
avoided; the area should be covered with a clean, dry a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research
dressing; and the patient should be transported to medi- on Cancer (IARC) and the National Toxicology Program
cal assistance.
8. NFPA documents are available from the National Fire

7. OSHA standards may be obtained from the U.S. Government ProtectionAssociation, 1 BatterymarchPark,Quincy, MA
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. 02269-9101.
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A5.29:1998
(NTP). However, evidence from studies involving weld- Protection from possible harmful effects caused by
ing fumes and gases containing chromium compounds nonionizing radiant energy from welding includethe fol-
do not confirm anycarcinogenic risk when exposures are lowing measures:
held within OSHA mandated limits. (1) One should not look at welding arcs except
More detailed information on fumes and gases pro- through welding filter plates which meet the require-
duced by the various weldingprocesses may be found in ments of ANSI/ASC287.1, Practice for Occupational
the followine: and Educational Eye and Face Protection. It should be
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noted that transparent welding curtains are not intended

(1) The permissible exposure limits required by
as welding filter plates, but rather are intendedto protect
OSHA can be found in Code of Federal Regulations,
passersby from incidentalexposure.
Title 29-Labor, Chapter XVII, Part 1910.
(2) Exposed skin should be protected with adequate
(2) The recommended threshold limit values for these gloves and clothing as specified in ANSVASC 249.1,
fumes and gases may be found in Threshold Limit Values Safety in Welding,Cutting, and Allied Processes.
f o r Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the (3) Reflections from welding arcs should be avoided,
Workroom Environment, published by the American and all personnel should be protected from intense re-
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists flections. (Note: Paintsusing pigments of substantially
(ACGIH)9. zinc oxide or titanium dioxide have a lower reflectance
(3) The results of an AWS-funded study are available for ultraviolet radiation.)
in a report entitled, Fumes and Gases in the Welding (4)Screens, curtains, or adequate distance from
Environment. aisles, walkways, etc., should be used to avoid exposing
passersby to welding operations.
A9.4 Radiation. Welding, cutting, and allied operations ( 5 ) Safety glasses with UV-protective side shields
may produce radiant energy (radiation) harmful to have been shown to provide some beneficial protection
health. One should become acquainted with theeffects of from ultraviolet radiation producedby welding arcs.
this radiant energy.
Radiant energy may be ionizing (such as x-rays), or A9.43 Ionizing radiation information sources include
the following:
nonionizing (such as ultraviolet, visible light, or infra-
red). Radiation can produce avariety of effects such as (1) American Welding Society F2.1-78, Recom-
skin burns and eye damage, depending on the radiant mended Safe Practices for Electron Beam Welding and
energys wavelength and intensity, if excessive exposure Cutting.
occurs. (2) Manufacturers product information literature.
A9.4.4 Nonionizing radiation information sourcesin-
A9.4.1 Ionizing Radiation. Ionizing radiation is pro- clude the following:
duced by the electron beam welding process. It is ordi- (1) American National Standards Institute. ANSI/
narily controlled within acceptance limits by use of ASC 2136.1, Safe Use of Lasers. New York: American
suitable shielding enclosing the welding area. National Standards Institute.
(2) -. ANSI/ASC 287.1, Practice for Occupa-
A9.4.2 Nonionizing Radiation. The intensity and
tional and Educational Eye and Face Protection. New
wavelengths of nonionizing radiant energy produced de-
York: American National Standards Institute.
pend on many factors, such as the process, welding pa-
(3) American Welding Society. ANSI/ASC 249.1,
rameters, electrode and base-metal composition,fluxes,
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes. Miami,
and any coating or plating on the base metal. Some pro-
Fla.: American Welding Society.
cesses, such as resistance welding and cold pressure
(4) Hinrichs, J. F. Project Committee on Radiation-
welding, ordinarily produce negligible quantities of radi-
ant energy. However, most arc welding and cutting pro- Summary Report. Welding Journal57 (1):6245,1978.
cesses (except submerged arc when used properly), laser ( 5 ) Marshall, W.J., Sliney, D. H., et al. Optical Radi-
beam welding and torchwelding, cutting, brazing, or sol- ation Levels Produced by Air-Carbon Arc Cutting Pro-
dering can produce quantities of nonionizing radiation cesses. Welding Journal59 (3):43-46, 1979.
such that precautionary measures are necessary. (6) Moss, C. E., and Murray, W. E. Optical Radiation
Levels Produced in Gas Welding, Torch Brazing, and
Oxygen Cutting. Welding Journal 58 (9):37-46, 1979.
9. ACGIH documents are available from the American Confer- (7) Moss, C. E. Optical Radiation Transmission Lev-
ence ofGovernmental Industrial Hygienists, 1330 Kemper els through Transparent Welding Curtains. Welding
Meadow Drive, Suite 600,Cincinnati, OH 45240-1634 Journal 58 (3): 69-s to 75-s, 1979.
S T D - A W S A5.27-ENGL L778 0 7 8 4 2 b 5 0510720 850
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(8) National Technical Information Service." Non- 77, Evaluation of the Potential Retina Hazards from
ionizing Radiation Protection Special Study No. 42- Optical Radiation Generated by Electrical Welding and
0053-77, Evaluation of the Potential Hazards from Cutting Arcs. Springfield, Va.: National Technical Infor-
ActinicUltravioletRadiationGenerated by Electric mation Service.
Welding and Cutting Arcs. Springfield, Va.: National
Technical Information Service.
(9) National Technical Information Service. Nonion-
izingRadiationProtectionSpecial Study No. 42-0312- Alo. Changed or Obsolete
Classifications
10. NationalTechnicalInformationdocumentsare available The E80T1-W classification from A5.29-80 has been
from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, changed to E8XTl-W2, -W2M to conform with other
VA 22161. documents.
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AWS Filler Metal Specificationsby Material and Welding Process

GTAW
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GMAW
O W SMAW EGW ESWBrazing
SAW FCAW PAW
Carbon Steel A5.2 A5.1 A5.18 A5.20 A5.17 A5.25 A5.26 A5.8, A5.31
I~ o w - ~ l Steel
~oy I A5.2 I A5.5 I A5.28 I A5.29 I A5.23 I A525 I A526 I A5.8,A5.31 I
A5.29:1998
AWS Filler Metal Specifications and Related Documents

AWS Designation Title
FMC Comparison
Metal
Filler Charts
A4.2MlA4.2 Standard Procedures for Calibrating Magnetic Instruments to Measure the Delta Ferrite Content of Austenitic and
Duplex Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless SteelWeld Metal
A4.3StandardMethods for DeterminationoftheDiffusibleHydrogenContent of Martensitic,Bainitic, and Ferritic
Steel Weld Metal Produced by Arc Welding
A5.01 Metal
Procurement
Filler Guidelines
A5.1 Specification for Carbon
Steel
Electrodes for Shielded
Metal Arc Welding
A5.2 Specification for Carbon
and
Low-Alloy
Steel
Rods for Oxyfuel Gas Welding
~~ ~~ ~ ~~
A5.3 Specification for Aluminum

and
Aluminum
Alloy
Metal Arc Welding
A5.4
Specification
for
Stainless
Steel
Welding
Metal Arc Welding
A5.5
Specification for Low-Alloy
Steel
Electrodes
for
Shielded
Metal Arc Welding
A5.6 Specification for Covered
Copper
and
Copper
Alloy Arc Welding
Electrodes
A5.7 Specification
for
Copper
andCopper
Alloy
Bare
Welding
Rods
andElectrodes
A5.8 Specification for Filler
Metals for Brazing
and
Braze
Welding
~~~~ ~~~~
A5.9
Specification for Bare
Stainless
Steel
Welding
Electrodes
and
Rods
A5.10 Specification for Bare
Aluminum
and
Aluminum
Alloy
Welding
Electrodes
and
Rods
A5.111A5.11M Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
A5.1UA5.12M Specification for Tungsten and Tungsten Alloy Electrodes for Arc Welding and Cutting
A5.13 Specification
for
Solid
Surfacing
Welding
Rods
and
Electrodes
A5.14/A5.14MSpecification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.15 Specification for Welding
Electrodes
and
Rods
for
Cast Iron
A5.16 SDecification for Titanium
and
Titanium
Allov
Welding
Electrodes
andRods
A5.17/A5.17M Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding
A5.18 SpecificationforCarbonSteelElectrodesandRodsfor Gas Shielded Arc Welding
A5.19 Specification for Magnesium
Alloy
Welding
Electrodes
and
Rods
A5.20
Specification
for
Carbon
Steel
Electrodes for Flux
Cored Arc Welding
A5.21 Specification
for
Composite
Surfacing
Welding
Rods
and
Electrodes
A522 Specificationfor Stainless SteelElectrodesforFluxCoredArcWeldingand Stainless Steel FluxCored Rods for
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
A5.23/A5.23M SDecification for Low-Allov Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding
A5.24
Specification for Zirconium
and
Zirconium
Alloy
Welding
Electrodes
andRods
A5.25/A5.25M Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Electroslag Welding
A5.261A5.26MSpecification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Electrogas Welding
~~~
A5.28 Specification for Low-AlloySteelElectrodesandRodsfor Gas Shielded Arc Welding

A5.29
Specification for Low-Allov
Steel
Electrodes
for
Flux
Cored
Arc
Welding
A5.30 Specification
Consumable
for Inserts
A5.31 Specification
for
Fluxes
for
Brazing
and
Braze
Welding
A5.3UA5.32MSpecificationforWeldingShieldingGases
For ordering information, contact the AWS Order Department, American Welding Society,550 N.W. LeJeune Road,
Miami, FL 33126. Telephones: (800)334-9353, (305) 443-9353,ext. 280; FAX (305)443-7559.
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AWS A5.

The above nongovernment document was adopted 24 January

TITLE OF DOCUMENT: Specification forLow Alloy Steel Electrodes for Flux

DATE OF SPECIFIC ISSUE ADOPTED: August 15, 1980

NOTICE: When reaffirmation, amendment, revision, or cancellation

Custodians: Military Coordinating Activity

Amy UR -- Army " MR

Supersedes ANSI/AWS A5.29-80

Under the Direction of

American Welding Society

International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-541-4

American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126

O 1998 by American Welding Society. All rights reserved

COPYRIGHT 2003; American Welding Society, Inc.

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1 Pad for Chemical Analysisof Undiluted Weld Metal .................................................................................... 9

Specification forLow-Alloy Steel Electrodes

1. Scope A 387fA387M Specification for Pressure Vessel

AWS ClassificationP ksi MPa ksi MPa Min.

E%XTX-X, -XM M O 410-550 50 340 22

E8XTX-X, -XM 80-100 550-690 68 470 19

COPYRIGHT 2003; American Welding Society, Inc.

B X T l - A l , -AIM PWHT Not Required

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EXOT1-X H, F CO2 DCEP M

COPYRIGHT 2003; American Welding Society, Inc. 6

6. Units of Measure and Rounding-

equivalent values to theU.S. Customary Units. The stan-

EXOTX-X Required Required Required C Required Optionalb

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8. Retest ment. That test shall be repeated, following proper

Weld Pad Size, Minimum

Figure 1-Pad for Chemical Analysisof Undiluted Weld Metal

(A) TEST PLATE SHOWING LOCATIONOF TEST SPECIMENS

SECTION A-A SECTION B-B

(C) ORIENTATIONOF IMPACT (D) LOCATION OF ALLWELDMETAL

Figure Z-Groove Weld Test Assembly for Mechanical Properties

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....... ...... ..............

(A) OVERHEAD FILLET WELDS (B) VERTICAL

FLANGE TOBE STRAIGHT ANDIN

Figure 3-Fillet Weld Test Assembly

B3, B3L, B3H A 387,Grade 22 K21590

EXXTS-X All Sizes' 12-18 1 or2 2 or 3(b) 6-9

AWS Classification" "F "C "F "C

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AWS Classification(Y) "F "C "F "C

11.1 The groove weld described in 9.4.1 and shown in

(A) ASSORTED ROUNDED INDICATIONS

(B) LARGE ROUNDED INDICATIONS

(C) MEDIUM ROUNDED INDICATIONS

(D) SMALL ROUNDED INDICATIONS

Figure &Radiographic Standards for Test Assembly in Figure 2

14.3 The remaining two sections of the test assembly

Figure %Dimensions of Fillet Welds

in. mm in. mm in. mm

118 3.2 5/64 2.0 1/32 0.8

URING FRACTURING FRACTURING

Figure &Alternate Methods for Facilitating Fillet Weld Fracture

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methods given in ANSIIAWS A4.3, Standard Methods Part C

153 For purposes of certifying compliance with diffus-

15.4 When the absolute humidity equals or exceeds the