Metrode Cryogenic 308lcf B-37
Metrode Cryogenic 308lcf B-37
Metrode Cryogenic 308lcf B-37
B-37
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Microstructure Austenite with a controlled level of ferrite, 2-5FN (38FN for solid wires). Welding guidelines No preheat, maximum interpass temperature 250C; no PWHT required. Additional information There is a Technical Profile covering the use of the controlled ferrite consumables for LNG applications. G B Holloway et al Stainless steel arc welding consumables for cryogenic applications. Stainless Steel World America 2004 Conference, Houston, 2004. Related alloy groups General purpose 308L stainless steel consumables are in data sheet B-30. Stainless steel consumables for high temperature applications on 304H can be found in data sheets C-10 or C-12. Products available
Process Product MMA TIG SAW FCW
UNS
Applications Used to weld 18/8 stainless steels with service temperatures down to 196C. The controlled ferrite SMAW electrodes and flux cored wires are specifically designed for cryogenic service; they are not batch selected consumables. Applications include pipework and vessels subject to cryogenic service (-196C) eg LNG. Standard 308L consumables for general purpose fabrication can be found in data sheet B-30. The 308L consumables covered here are not suitable for 304/304H in elevated temperature structural applications, see data sheets C-10 and C-12.
Specification
AWS E308L-16 AWS E308L-15 AWS ER308L AWS ER308L BS EN SA FB255 AWS E308LT1-4
Rev 03
03/07
Fume data
8 5 5 0.8 < 0.2 16 * F=28% for basic coated Ultramet B308LCF but this does not affect the OES.
ULTRAMET 308LCF
Product description
MMA electrode special rutile flux coated 308L electrode on high purity 304L core wire. Versatile downhand and positional capability, Ultramet 308LCF has a controlled composition and ferrite content designed for cryogenic service requiring >0.38mm lateral expansion at minus 130-196C. Also suitable for unusual occasions when 304L is specified for service up to 550C and corrosion conditions preclude the use of 308H. Recovery is about 110% with respect to core wire, 65% with respect to whole electrode.
Specifications
E308L-16 E 19 9 L R 3 2 19.9.LR 19 9 L R 2 3
-0.04 <0.025
0.5 2.0 1
-0.90 0.6
-0.025 0.01
-0.030 0.02
9.0 11.0 10
typical
-0.50 0.1
-0.5 <0.1
2 5 3
As welded Tensile strength 0.2% Proof stress Elongation on 4d Elongation on 5d Reduction of area Impact energy Lateral expansion *
MPa MPa % % % J J mm
* Batch tested for Charpy lateral expansion >0.38mm at 196C. Operating parameters DC +ve or AC (OCV: 50V min)
mm min A max A 2.5 3.2 4.0 5.0
60 90
2.5
75 120
3.2
100 155
4.0
130 210
5.0
Packaging data
Rev 03
03/07
ULTRAMET B308LCF
Product description
MMA electrode designed and manufactured to give high moisture resistance using a basic flux system and high purity 304L core wire. Ultramet B308LCF is particularly suited to the most demanding vertical and overhead welding applications including fixed pipework in the ASME 5G/6G position. Under site conditions it is tolerant to adverse wind and drafts. Recovery is about 110% with respect to core wire, 65% with respect to whole electrode.
Specifications
-0.04 0.03
-0.90 0.3
-0.030 0.015
min
9.0 11.0 10
typical
-0.50 0.05
-0.5 <0.1
2 5 3
As welded Tensile strength 0.2% Proof stress Elongation on 4d Elongation on 5d Reduction of area Impact energy Lateral expansion *
* Batch tested for Charpy lateral expansion >0.38mm at 196C. Operating parameters DC +ve only.
mm min A max A 2.5 3.2 4.0
60 90
2.5
75 120
3.2
100 155
4.0
Packaging data
Rev 03
03/07
ER308LCF
Product description Specifications AWS A5.9 BS EN ISO 14343-A BS EN ISO 14343-B BS 2901: Pt2 DIN 8556
-0.025 0.01
-0.020 0.01
-0.030 0.015
19.5 21.0 20
min
9.0 11.0 10
-0.3 0.1
-0.3 0.15
3 8 7
As welded Tensile strength 0.2% Proof stress Elongation on 4d Elongation on 5d Impact energy Lateral expansion *
TIG
MPa MPa % % J J mm
* ER308LCF SAW wire batch tested, withLA491 flux, for Charpy lateral expansion >0.38mm at 196C. Typical operating parameters
TIG Shielding Current Diameter Parameters mm 1.6 2.4 3.2 SAW
Packaging data
Fume data
32
12
16
< 0.5
< 0.5
3.1
Rev 03
03/07
SUPERCORE 308LCF
Product description
Rutile all positional flux cored wire for cryogenic 304L applications
Supercore 308LCF has a controlled composition and ferrite content designed for cryogenic service requiring >0.38mm lateral expansion at minus 130-196C. Supercore 308LCF is designed for all-positional welding including fixed pipework. Metal recovery is about 90% with respect to the wire.
Specifications
E308LT1-4 T 19 9 L P M 2 TS308L-FM1
-0.04 0.03
-0.025 0.01
-0.030 0.02
-0.3 0.1
-0.3 0.1
2 5 3
As welded Tensile strength 0.2% Proof stress Elongation on 4d Elongation on 5d Reduction of area Impact energy
typical
Lateral expansion *
MPa MPa % % % J J J mm
* Batch tested for Charpy lateral expansion >0.38mm at 196C. Operating parameters
Shielding gas: 80%Ar-20%CO2 at 20-25l/min. Proprietary gases may be used but argon should not exceed 85%.
The wire is also suitable for use with 100% CO2 when welding at downhand position.
Current: DC+ve ranges as below for Ar-20%CO2 (with 100%CO2 requires approx 2-3V higher): mm 1.2 amp-volt range typical stickout
15 20mm
Packaging data
Spools vacuum-sealed in barrier foil with cardboard carton: 15kg (33 lbs) The as-packed shelf life is virtually indefinite. Resistance to moisture absorption is high, but to maintain the high integrity of the wire surface and prevent any possibility of porosity, it is advised that part-used spools are returned to polythene wrappers. Where possible, preferred storage conditions are 60% RH max, 18C min. Fume composition (wt %)
Fe Mn Ni Cr3 Cr6 Cu F OES (mg/m3)
Fume data
17
10
1.5
<1
Rev 03
03/07