Reliance

1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to specify the technical supply condition
of welding electrodes, filler wires and fluxes.

2. Scope
The scope of this document is limited to the technical supply condition of
welding electrodes, filler wires and fluxes and applicable to all
manufacturer-supplying electrodes, filler wires and fluxes to Reliance
Projects.

This document does not provide any methodology for the approval of
Welding Consumable, and shall not be used for the approval of product
or manufacturer.

For the welding consumable requirement for non-pressure part welding,

e.g., Trays and Internals, etc., which is of very small quantity, the
12 supplied batch TC against requirement shall be reviewed and accepted
based on the AWS class of the welding consumable on TC and PMI of the
actual supply (wherever applicable).

3. Abbreviations And Definitions

BTC Batch Test Certificate

FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding

HOD Head of the Department

QMD Quality Management Department

RT Radiography Technique

SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding

SAW Submerged Arc Welding

Welding Consumable Welding electrodes, filler wires and fluxes

used in GTAW/SMAW/GMAW/FCAW/SAW

4. Responsibility and Authority

- HOD-QMD is responsible for the maintenance of the document.

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- HOD-Procurement is responsible for attaching the document as a
part of Purchase Order for the procurement of Welding Electrodes,
Filler Wires and Fluxes with colour print of the pouch colours.

- All Manufacturers are responsible to strictly adhere to the

requirement specified in the document for the supply of welding
electrodes, filler wires and fluxes. In case of any discrepancy or
non-availability of information, it will be the responsibility of the
manufacturer to get written clarification from Reliance before
manufacturing the product.

5. Technical Supply Condition

5.1 General Requirement

All welding consumable shall comply with the requirement specified in
the latest edition of ASME Sec II Part C against the AWS class. All the
welding electrodes shall comply with the length requirement as specified
below.
E6013, All Other Alloy All SS All Nickel and
Length E7018, Steel Electrodes & Cupronickel
E8018B2 Electrodes E6010 Electrodes
2.5mm, 2.5mm, 2.5mm,
350mm 2.5mm 3.15mm, 3.15mm, 3.15mm,
4.0mm 4.0mm 4.0mm
450mm 3.15mm
4.0mm and 5.0mm NA NA
5.0mm
GTAW Filler wire shall be supplied in 1000mm length.
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FCAW/GMAW shall be supplied in plastic spools /with adapter.
SAW Wires shall be supplied in spools.
All SMAW/GMAW/FCAW electrodes and SAW electrode-Flux combination
shall be tested and operated in DCEP polarity only.

5.2 Special Requirements for carbon steel and low temperature

carbon steel welding consumables:
There are few additional requirements over and above the requirement of
ASME Sec II Part C, latest edition. All such requirements have been
specified in this clause and shall be reported in every test certificate
against each batch.
5.2.1 For E6010 SMAW electrode, each of P and S shall be restricted to 0.035%
(max).

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5.2.2 For E6013 SMAW electrode, each of P and S shall be restricted to 0.035 %
(max). Also each batch and size of E6013 shall be CVN Impact
tested at 0 degree C. Out of 5 samples tested against each batch and size,
minimum and maximum values shall be disregarded. Out of balance
3 samples, individual minimum value shall be 27J.

5.2.3 For ER70S-G GTAW filler wire, chemical analysis, radiography, tensile
requirements shall be same as that of ER70S-2 GTAW filler. In addition,
ER70S-G shall meet CVN impact test requirements at minus 46 degree C.
Impact test shall be done in a manner as described in SFA5.18 of ASME
Sec. II Part(C) latest edition. Out of 5 samples tested against each batch
and size, minimum and maximum values shall be disregarded. Two of the
remaining three values shall equal, or exceed, the specified 27J energy
level. One of the three may be lower, but not lower than 20J and the
average of the three shall be not less than the required [27 J] energy
level.

5.2.4 For ER70S-2 as well as ER70S-G GTAW filler wire, all weld hardness
shall be reported. Minimum 3 hardness readings shall be taken against
each case. No individual reading shall exceed 200 BHN.

5.2.5 For E7018 as well as E7018-1 SMAW electrodes, all weld hardness shall
be reported. Minimum 3 readings shall be taken against each case. No
individual reading shall exceed 200 BHN.

5.2.6 Flux cored Arc Welding electrode:

For E71T-1 FCAW electrode, following requirements shall be fulfilled:
(i) Shall comply certification requirements of E71T-1C with 100% CO2 as
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shielding gas.
(ii) Mn in all weld shall not exceed 1.60%.
(iii) For measuring all weld hardness, minimum 3 readings shall be taken. No
individual reading shall exceed 200 BHN.

5.2.7 Submerged Arc Welding Electrode-Flux combination:

Weld metal using EM12K SAW electrode- CS Flux (F7A2/F7P2) shall
meet the following requirements against each batch:
(i) Only basic, agglomerated type, neutral Flux shall be supplied. Flux shall
be suitable for multi pass applications. Wall Neutrality Number shall be
reported in TC. Wall Neutrality Number shall not exceed 35.
(ii) All weld chemistry shall be reported. Following restrictions shall be
fulfilled: C 0.20% max, Mn 1.60% max, Si 1.00% max, P 0.030% max,
S 0.030% max.
(iii) All weld hardness shall be reported. Minimum 3 readings shall be
taken. No individual reading shall exceed 200 BHN.

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(iv)All weld tensile strength shall not exceed 80Ksi.

12 (v) If only SAW electrode is supplied, all the required tests shall be reported in
TC as per ASME Sec II Part C, latest edition only.

5.2.8 Manufacturer will provide guarantee that for all low hydrogen welding
consumables (SMAW,FCAW,SAW),weld shall produce a maximum
hydrogen content of 5ml/100gms of weld metal after recommended
treatment. Diffusible hydrogen level shall be reported in batch test
certificate.
5.2.9 SMAW electrodes shall have batch number identification on the
stub end side except for E6010 and E6013 electrodes. For GTAW filler,
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AWS class and batch number identification shall be hard punched
on both ends of each filler wire. Identification mark shall not
exceed 65mm from stub end.

5.3 Special requirements for low alloy steel welding

consumables (1.25Cr-0.5Mo, 2.25Cr-1Mo, 5Cr-1Mo,
9Cr-1Mo, 9Cr-1Mo-V)
There are few additional requirements over and above the requirement
of ASME Sec II Part C, latest edition. All such requirements have been
specified in this clause against each supply batch. Shall be reported in
every test certificate against each batch.

5.3.1 Reporting of mechanical properties (including tensile, impact,

hardness) after 2 hours and 8 hours PWHT and reporting of
Radiography after 8hours PWHT for low alloy steel consumable:

For all Alloy Steel Welding Consumable, PWHT temperature shall be

followed as per ASME Sec II Part C latest edition with time 2 Hrs Minimum.
GTAW Filler Wires, SMAW electrodes, GMAW/FCAW electrodes and SAW
electrode Flux combinations shall achieve required weld metal mechanical
properties including the hardness limit after 2 Hrs holding as per the
following table. Also the deposited weld metal shall achieve the required
mechanical properties even after 8 Hrs PWHT at the specified temperature
as per ASME Sec II Part C, latest edition. Both the test results shall be
reported in Batch Test Certificates.
For 9Cr-1Mo-V (P91) type welding consumables, only non-
synthetic type of electrodes shall be acceptable (i.e. core wire shall
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be 9Cr-1Mo- V steel).

Radiography test result shall be reported after 8 hours PWHT.

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Nominal Composition Required Hardness (max)
1.25 Cr. 0.5 Mo & 2.25 Cr 1 Mo 225 BHN
5 Cr-0.5 Mo, 9 Cr 1 Mo 235BHN
9Cr 1 Mo V (P91) 241 BHN

5.3.2 Low hydrogen control for low alloy steel welding consumable:
Welding consumable SMAW, FCAW shall be basic in nature and low
hydrogen type to produce maximum weld metal hydrogen content of 5
ml/100g. Flux of SAW shall be agglomerated and neutral type and basic in
nature and low hydrogen type to produce maximum weld metal hydrogen
content of 5 ml/100g.

5.3.3 Submerged Arc electrode-Flux combination for low alloy steel:

In addition to the requirements of clause 5.3.2, Flux shall be suitable for
multi pass applications.

5.3.4 Flux Cored Arc Welding Electrodes for low alloy steel:
Shall comply dual certification requirements e.g. E81T1-B2 FCAW
electrode shall conform as E81T1-B2 C (100%CO2) as well as E81T1-B2M
(80%Ar-20%CO2 mix). All required properties (i.e. all weld chemistry,
radiography, all weld tensile, impact, fillet weld test, hardness) shall be
reported using 100% CO2 as well as 80%Ar-20%CO2 mix gas against
every batch.

5.3.5 Room temperature tensile strength limit for 1.25Cr-0.5Mo,

5Cr-1Mo, 9Cr-1Mo low alloy steel welding consumable:
Room temperature tensile strength shall not exceed 100Ksi after 2 hours
as well as 8 hours PWHT.

5.3.6 Additional requirements for ER80S-B2 GTAW filler wire /GMAW electrode,
E8018-B2 SMAW electrode, E81T1-B2 / E81T5-B2 FCAW electrode, EB2
SAW electrode-F8P0EB2B2 flux combination (US customary unit):
Every batch and size of GMAW/SMAW/GMAW/FCAW electrode, GTAW filler
wire, SAW electrode-flux combination shall be tested and reported to meet
the following requirements:
i) The product analysis (weight %) content of Sn and P components shall
be as follows: Sn 0.015%, P 0.012%
ii) Undiluted weld metal shall be Charpy V-Notch impact tested at minus
18C. Average value shall be 27J (minimum). Out of 5 samples tested
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against each batch and size, minimum and maximum values shall be
disregarded. Two of the remaining three values shall equal, or exceed, the
specified 27J energy level. One of the three may be lower, but not lower

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than 20J and the average of the three shall be not less than the required
[27 J] energy level. Impact Test Procedure shall be as per Impact Test
method described in SFA 5.5 of ASME Sec II Part C latest edition.

5.3.7 Additional requirements for ER90S-B3 GTAW filler wire /GMAW electrode,
E9015-B3/ E9016-B3/ E9018-B3 SMAW electrode, E91T1-B3/ E91T5-B3
FCAW electrode, EB3 SAW electrode-F9P0EB3B3 flux combination(US
customary unit):
(A) Mn and Si levels shall be maintained at the lowest possible levels
consistent with good weldability.
(B) Every batch and size of GMAW/SMAW/GMAW/FCAW electrode, GTAW
filler wire, SAW electrode-flux combination shall be tested and reported
to meet the following requirements:
i) Undiluted weld metal shall be Charpy V-Notch impact tested at minus
18C. Average value shall be 54J (minimum). No single value shall be
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less than 47J. Test Procedure shall be as per Impact Test method
described in SFA 5.5 of ASME Sec II Part C latest edition.
ii) Each batch or heat shall be analyzed for P, Sn, Sb and As. Analysis shall
be performed on deposited weld metal. The Temper Embrittlement
Factor, X shall be a maximum of 15 part per million.
X = (10P+4Sn+5Sb+As)/100 (Element concentrations are in parts per
million)
In addition, weld chemistry against each batch shall be restricted as
follows:
Cu shall not exceed 0.20%, Ni shall not exceed 0.30%.
iii) Impact energy vs. temperature (transition) curves shall be developed
from weldments representing each batch or heat.
A minimum of eight sets of three impact tests (of material subjected to
the same heat treatment as the completed item) shall be conducted for
each curve. Sample locations shall be as specified in ASME Sec. VIII
Div. 1.
The eight sets of impact tests shall be performed at different
temperatures but shall include minus 29 degree C. The remaining test
temperatures shall be selected so that the generated transition curve
shall clearly define the transition zone and upper shelf. The maximum
test temperature shall correspond to the upper shelf energy level.
iv) Step Cooling Tests shall be performed on welds.
Step cooling shall be in accordance with the following temperatures,
holding times and cooling rates to the next lowest temperature:

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Temperature, Holding Time, Cooling rate to the next

C Hour temperature, C per hour

595 1 5

535 15 5

525 24 5

495 60 3

470 100 28

315 Air cool

Impact tests of each Step Cool Test sample shall be performed and
transition curves developed following the procedure in the previous
section.
Acceptance criteria for the material shall be in accordance with following:
CvTr40 + 2.5 CvTr40SC 10C
WHERE:
- CvTr40 = Charpy V-notch 40 ft-lb (55J) impact energy transition
temperature of completely heat-treated specimens (before step cooling).
- CvTr40SC =The shift in Charpy V-notch 40 ft-lb(55J) impact energy
transition temperature after step cooling.

5.4 Special requirements for Stainless Steel Welding

Consumables
There are few additional requirements over and above the requirement
of ASME Sec II Part C, latest edition. All such requirements have been
specified in this clause against each supply batch. Shall be reported in
every test certificate against each batch.

5.4.1 WRC ferrite number/ferrite content restriction and CVN Impact test
requirement:
For all stainless steel welding consumables (except 308L, 309/309L type
and 16-8-2 type), WRC ferrite number of undiluted weld metal shall be as
per WRC-1992 diagram and shall be reported in every batch test
certificate and the value shall be between 5 to 10.
WRC ferrite number against 16-8-2 type weld shall not exceed 5.
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WRC ferrite number against 308L type weld shall not exceed 10.
The ferrite content against 2209 type welds and 2594 type welds shall be
35 to 65 vol%.
For all 308L type stainless steel type welding consumables, CVN impact
test shall be conducted at minus 196 degree C. Against each batch, 5

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impact tests shall be conducted and reported. Lateral expansion of each
reading shall be 0.38mm (minimum).

5.4.2 Weld hardness restriction:

All weld hardness for all 3-series (e.g. E308L, E316L etc) Stainless steel
shall be reported. Minimum 3 readings shall be taken and no individual
reading shall exceed 22HRC (237 BHN).
All weld hardness for 2209 type weld shall not exceed 28HRC (271 BHN)
12 and for 2594 type weld shall not exceed 32HRC (301 BHN). Minimum 3
readings shall be taken and no individual reading shall exceed the above
requirement.

5.4.3 SAW electrode-Flux combination:

Flux shall be agglomerated, Neutral type, basic in nature and shall be
suitable for multi-pass applications.

5.4.4 For 16-8-2 type FCAW electrodes, following additional test requirements
shall be complied in every batch test certificate:
(i) Chemical analysis of undiluted weld metal- Shall meet chemical
requirements as against E16-8-2 electrode of SFA5.4 of ASME Sec.II Part
(C) latest edition.
(ii) Radiography test of all weld- Shall meet Radiography requirements as
against E316LT1-1/4 of SFA5.22 of ASME Sec. II Part ( C), latest edition.
(iii) All weld tensile test- Shall meet all weld tensile requirement as against
E16-8-2 electrode of SFA5.4 of ASME Sec.II Part (C) latest edition.
(iv) Face bend test-Shall meet bend test requirements as against E316LT1-1/4
of SFA5.22 of ASME Sec. II Part ( C), latest edition.
(v) Fillet weld test- Shall meet fillet weld test requirements as against
E316LT1-1/4 of SFA5.22 of ASME Sec. II Part ( C), latest edition.

5.4.5 For ER308L SAW electrode -matching Flux combination, following

additional test requirements shall be complied in every batch test
certificate:
(i) Undiluted Weld metal chemistry shall conform to the chemical
composition requirements as against E308L of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II
Part (C), latest edition.
(ii) All weld shall tensile meet the following mechanical properties:
UTS 75Ksi (minimum), Elongation 35% minimum.
(iii) All weld radiography test shall meet the radiography test requirements as
against E308L of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II Part(C) latest edition.

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5.4.6 For ER308H SAW electrode -matching Flux combination, following test
requirements shall be complied in every batch test certificate:
(i) Undiluted Weld metal chemistry shall conform to the chemical
composition requirements as against E308H of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II
Part (C), latest edition.
(ii) All weld tensile shall meet the following mechanical properties:
UTS 80Ksi (minimum), Elongation 35% minimum.
(iii) All weld radiography test shall meet the radiography test requirements as
against E308H of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II Part(C) latest edition.

5.4.7 For ER316L SAW electrode -matching Flux combination, following test
requirements shall be complied in every batch test certificate:
(i) Undiluted Weld metal chemistry shall conform to the chemical
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composition requirements as against E316L of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II
Part (C), latest edition. Chemistry to be reported for both wire as well as
undiluted weld where the maximum carbon content to be reported shall
not exceed 0.025%.
(ii) All weld tensile shall meet the following mechanical properties:
UTS 75Ksi (minimum), Elongation 30% minimum.
(iii) All weld radiography test shall meet the radiography test requirements as
against E316L of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II Part(C) latest edition.

5.4.8 For ER347 SAW electrode -matching Flux combination, following test
requirements shall be complied in every batch test certificate:
(i) Undiluted Weld metal chemistry shall conform to the chemical
composition requirements as against E347 of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II Part
(C), latest edition.
(ii) All weld tensile shall meet the following mechanical properties:
UTS 75Ksi (minimum), Elongation 30% minimum.
(ii) All weld radiography test shall meet the radiography test requirements as
against E347 of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II Part(C) latest edition.

5.4.9 For ER309L SAW electrode -matching Flux combination, following test
requirements shall be complied in every batch test certificate:
(i) Undiluted Weld metal chemistry shall conform to the chemical
composition requirements as against E309L of SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II
Part (C), latest edition.
(ii) All weld tensile shall meet the following mechanical properties:
UTS 75Ksi (minimum), Elongation 30% minimum.
(iii) All weld radiography test shall meet the radiography test requirements as
against E309L in SFA 5.4 of ASME Sec. II Part(C) latest edition.

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5.4.10 Stainless steel FCAW:
For stainless steel FCAW electrode, chemical and mechanical properties of
weld (Including tensile, face bend, fillet weld, hardness), WRC ferrite
number and RT shall be reported using 80%Ar-20%CO2 gas
mixture as well as 60%Ar-40%CO2 gas mixture.

5.4.11 Minimum UTS requirements against ER308L GTAW filler:

For ER308L GTAW filler, all weld UTS shall be 75Ksi minimum and
elongation shall be 35% minimum.

5.4.12 Minimum UTS requirements against ER316L GTAW filler, E316L SMAW
electrodes, E316LT1-1/4 FCAW electrodes:
For E316L SMAW electrodes, E316LT1-1/4 FCAW electrodes, all weld UTS
shall be 75Ksi minimum. For ER316L GTAW filler wire, all weld UTS shall
be 75Ksi minimum and elongation shall be 30% minimum.

5.4.13 For ER316L GTAW filler, maximum carbon content in wire chemistry
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electrodes, maximum carbon content in undiluted weld chemistry shall not
exceed 0.025%.

5.4.14 PREN Restriction:

The 2209 type welds shall have a Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number
11 (PREN), calculated using formula PREN = Cr wt% + 3.3 (Mo+0.5 W) wt%
+ 16 N wt%, greater than 34.
The 2594 type welds shall have a Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number
(PREN), calculated using formula PREN = Cr wt% + 3.3 (Mo+0.5 W) wt%
+ 16 N wt%, greater than 40.

5.5 Special requirements for Ni alloys Welding consumables

There are few additional requirements over and above the requirement
of ASME Sec II Part C, latest edition. All such requirements have been
specified in this clause against each supply batch. Shall be reported in
every test certificate against each batch.

5.5.1 Weld hardness restriction:

All weld hardness shall be reported. Minimum 3 readings shall be
taken. No individual reading shall exceed 35HRC (327 BHN).

5.5.2 Nickel alloy FCAW electrodes:

For nickel alloy FCAW electrodes, mechanical properties of weld (including
tensile, longitudinal bend, fillet weld, hardness), chemistry, radiographic

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test shall be reported in every batch test certificate using 80%Ar-20%CO2
gas mixture as well as 60%Ar-40%CO2 gas mixture.

5.6 Certification Requirement

Batch test certificate shall be supplied against each batch of GTAW filler
wire, SMAW/ GMAW/ FCAW electrode, and SAW electrode-Flux
combination. For flux, wherever ordered separately, the test report shall
reflect the test result with the proposed wire combination as per Purchase
Order. Test certificates shall report the actual test result conducted against
the batch. All tests as required by ASME Sec II Part C Latest edition and
special requirements as specified in clause no.-5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 of this
document shall be reported in every batch test report as a minimum. No
Guaranty of Quality certificate is acceptable. Other than SS, Nickel based
and Cupro Nickel, all other Brands of electrodes/filler wires shall be
approved by IBR. IBR approval certificate shall be submitted along with
the Batch Test Certificates.

Note-
For carbon steels, stainless steels (austenitic and duplex), nickel copper
alloy welding consumables, against M/S Lincoln (including Metrode),
Kobelco (including Taseto), Bohler and Thyssen (including Bohler, T put,
UTP, Avesta), Special Metals and Sandvik, following form of batch test
certificate may be accepted subject to approval of Head Construction
11 Quality:
Actual chemistry shall be reported against the batch of supply.
Guarantee of Quality (GOQ), 2.2 type inspection certificate
covering all other requirements of clause 5.9.

5.7 Marking/Identification Requirement

On each and every packet/bag/pouch of welding consumable supplied as
well as in batch test certificate(s), the following shall be specified as a
minimum:
(i) AWS class,
(ii) Diameter(in mm)
(iii) Length in mm(only for SMAW electrodes and GTAW filler wire)
(iv) Brand name,
(iv) Manufacturers name
(v) Factory of manufacturing,
(vi) Batch/lot number and date of manufacturing,
(vii) Net weight in Kg.

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In addition to the above requirements, the following additional
marking/identification requirement as described in clause nos. 5.7.1 to
5.7.4 shall be followed.

5.7.1 SMAW Electrode

On each and every electrode, one imprint of AWS class shall be applied
to the electrode covering. The numbers and letters of the imprint shall
be of bold block type of a size large enough to be legible. The ink used
for imprinting shall provide sufficient contrast with the electrode covering
so that in normal use, the numbers and letters are legible before and
after baking and welding.

5.7.2 GTAW Filler Wires

It shall be supplied with AWS class hard punch on both ends of each
wire.

5.7.3 FCAW/GMAW electrode

It shall be supplied with adapter/plastic spool.
Sticker shall be put on each wire spool, clearly specifying AWS Class,
Batch no, Size, Brand Name and net weight.

5.7.4 SAW electrode and flux

SAW wire: Sticker shall be put on each wire spool, clearly specifying
AWS Class, Batch no, Size and Brand Name and net weight.
SAW flux: As specified in clause 5.6.

5.8 Packaging Requirement

5.8.1 SMAW Electrode
E6010 electrodes: E6010 electrodes shall be supplied in
hermetically sealed tin cans. Maximum net weight of electrodes
in each Tin can shall be 6 KG.
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Other SMAW electrodes: All Electrodes other than E6010 and
E6013 shall be supplied in Vacuum packed condition, wherein net
weight of electrodes per pouch shall not exceed 2KG. The packing
shall be carried out with minimum two pouches sealed vacuum
independently one after another. Single packing with one pouch is not
acceptable. The manufacturer shall ensure that after packing, the
electrodes need not be treated (baked) again. For all low hydrogen
Welding electrodes, the manufacturer will provide the guaranty that
dissolved hydrogen level will be less than 5ml per 100 gms of deposited
weld metal even if it used directly from pouches without further re-

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drying. The manufacturer shall provide suitable casing/cover packing to
protect the pouches/cans during transportation/handling. Manufacturer
shall be responsible for any damages during the transportation/handling
to material store of Reliance. The following colours shall be used for
packing of different AWS Class of electrodes.
Electrodes Colour of pouch
E7018 Silver
E7018-1 Orange
E8018/8016B2 Yellow
E8018B6 Dark Green
E8018B8 Blue
E9015/9016/9018-B9 Red
E9015/9016/9018-B3 Dark Blue/Violet
E309L Milk White
E308L Light Green
E308H Brown
E316L Pink
E347 Black
To determine the colour of pouches for the electrodes not specified in
the above list, manufacturer shall obtain clearance from Reliance in
advance. In no circumstances, the pouch colour shall be
determined/deviated by manufacturer without taking formal approval
from Reliance.

Pouch material specification:- Each pouch material shall comply as a

minimum, the following specification.
Pouch material shall be three layered. PP Layer- minimum 12 micron,
Aluminum foil layers minimum 12 micron, Polystyrene layer 98-110
micron.

5.8.2 GTAW Filler Wires

GTAW Filler wires are to be supplied in HDPE tubes with both end duly
covered with end cap and in sealed condition. Filler wires are to be
packed in plastic packet to avoid any ingress of MOISTURE inside the
HDPE tubes. The thickness of HDPE shall be suitable for rough handling
of the materials during transportation.
All GTAW Filler wires shall be supplied in 5 Kg net weight per Packet.

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5.8.3 GMAW/FCAW electrode
GMAW/FCAW ELECTRODE spools shall be supplied in vacuum packed
condition. Spools shall be supplied in plastic spools or with adaptors.
All GMAW/FCAW Spools shall be of 12 to 15 Kg net weight per spool.

5.8.4 SAW electrode & Fluxes

All SAW electrode shall be supplied in 25 Kg net weight per spool.
All SAW Fluxes shall be supplied in 25 Kg net weight per Bag.

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5.9 Summary Of Additional Testing Requirements Over And Above
ASME SEC. II PART (C) LATEST EDITION

minus 18 deg C

Max room temp

Control of weld
hydrogen level

Impact energy
CVN Impact at
number range

curves & step

requirements
vs. transition

cooling tests
hardness of
WRC Ferrite

control of X
chemistry,
AWS Class

Maximum

Maximum
diffusible

Polarity
in weld

factor

Other
weld

UTS
Carbon steel and low temperature carbon steel family
E6010 NA NA NA P & S each NA DCEP NA NA NA
SMAW 0.035% max
electrode (refer clause
5.2.1)
E6013 NA NA NA P & S each NA NA NA (i)CVN Impact test (refer

DCEP/
SMAW 0.035% max clause 5.2.2)

DCEN
electrode (refer clause
5.2.2)
ER70S-2 NA NA 200 NA NA NA NA Batch Number identification
GTAW filler BHN (as (refer clause 5.2.9)
weld)
(refer
DCEN

clause
5.2.4)
ER70S-G NA NA 200 NA NA NA NA (i)Chemistry, RT, all weld
GTAW filler BHN (as tensile properties same as
weld) ER70S-2. In addition, impact
(refer required at minus 46 deg C
clause (refer clause 5.2.3)
5.2.4) (ii)Batch Number
DCEN

identification (refer clause

5.2.9)
E7018 NA 5ml/100g 200 NA NA NA NA Batch Number identification
SMAW m of weld BHN (as (refer clause 5.2.9)
electrode (refer weld)
clause (refer
DCEP

5.2.8) clause
5.2.5)
E7018-1 NA 5ml/100g 200 NA NA NA NA Batch Number identification
SMAW m of weld BHN (as (refer clause 5.2.9)
electrode (refer weld)
clause (refer
DCEP

5.2.8) clause
5.2.5)
E71T1 NA 5ml 200 Mn 1.60 % max NA NA NA Shall report certification
FCAW /100gm of BHN (as (refer clause requirements E71T-1C with
electrode weld weld) 5.2.6) 100% CO2 as shielding gas.
(refer (refer (refer clause 5.2.6)
DCEP

clause clause
5.2.8) 5.2.6)
EM12K NA 5ml 200 C 0.20% max, NA 80Ksi NA Agglomerated Neutral Flux,
SAW /100gm of BHN (as Mn 1.60% max, (refer Basic type shall be used.
electrode- weld weld) clause
F7A2/ (refer (refer Si 1.00% max, 5.2.7) Wall Neutrality Number shall
F7P2 Flux clause clause P 0.030% max, not exceed 35. Flux shall be
combi- 5.2.8) 5.2.7) S 0.030% max suitable for multi pass
nation
(refer clause welding (refer clause 5.2.7).
DCEP

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AWS Class level in weld Impact Other requirements

hardness of
WRC Ferrite

CVN Impact
at minus 18
energy vs.

control of X
chemistry,
Control of

Max room
Maximum

Maximum

temp UTS
transition
hydrogen
diffusible

Polarity
number

curves &

factor
range

deg C
weld step

weld
cooling
tests
Low alloy steel family
E801X-B2 NA 5ml/100 225 Sn0.015%, Yes 100 Report Mechanical properties
SMAW gm weld BHN P0.012% (refer Ksi NA after 2hours & 8hours PWHT.
electrode, metal (refer clause (refer RT after 8hours PWHT (refer
where (refer clause (refer clause 5.3.6) clause clause 5.3.1)

DCEP
X=5, 6, 8 clause 5.3.1) 5.3.6) 5.3.5)
5.3.2)
ER80S-B2 NA NA 225 Sn0.015%, Yes 100 Report Mechanical properties

DCEP for
GTAW filler BHN P0.012% (refer Ksi NA after 2hours & 8hours PWHT.

GMAW
wire (refer clause (refer RT after 8 hours PWHT (refer
/GMAW clause (refer clause 5.3.6) clause clause 5.3.1)
electrode 5.3.1) 5.3.6) 5.3.5)
E81TX-B2 NA 5ml/100 225 Sn0.015%, Yes 100 Report dual certification
FCAW gm weld BHN P0.012% (refer Ksi NA requirements E81TX-B2C
electrode metal (refer clause (refer (100%CO2) and E81TX-B2M
where (refer clause (refer clause 5.3.6) clause (80%Ar-20%CO2) (refer
X=1, 5 clause 5.3.1) 5.3.6) 5.3.5) clause 5.3.4)
5.3.2) Report Mechanical properties
after 2hours & 8hours PWHT.
DCEP

RT after 8hours PWHT (refer

clause 5.3.1)
EB2 SAW NA 5ml/100 225 Sn0.015%, Yes 100 NA Report Mechanical properties
electrode- gm weld BHN P0.012% (refer Ksi after 2hours & 8hours PWHT.
F8P0EB2B2 metal (refer clause (refer RT after 8hours PWHT (refer
flux (refer clause (refer clause 5.3.6) clause clause 5.3.1)
combina clause 5.3.1) 5.3.6) 5.3.5) Flux shall be Agglomerated,
tion 5.3.2) Neutral, Basic type and
suitable for multi pass
DCEP

welding. (refer clauses 5.3.2

and 5.3.3)
E901X-B3 NA 5ml/100 225 X factor <15 Yes NA Yes Report Mechanical properties
SMAW gm weld BHN ppm, (refer (refer after 2hours & 8hours PWHT.
electrode, metal (refer Cu <0.20%, clause clause RT after 8 hours PWHT (refer
where (refer clause Ni <0.30% 5.3.7) 5.3.7) clause 5.3.1)
DCEP

X=5,6,8 clause 5.3.1) (refer clause

5.3.2) 5.3.7)
ER90S-B3 NA NA 225 X factor <15 Yes NA Yes Report Mechanical properties
for

GTAW filler BHN ppm, (refer (refer after 2hours & 8hours PWHT.
wire/ (refer Cu <0.20%, clause clause RT after 8hours PWHT (refer
GMAW clause Ni <0.30% 5.3.7) 5.3.7) clause 5.3.1)
GMAW

electrode 5.3.1) (refer clause

DCEP

5.3.7)

E91TX-B3
FCAW
NA 5ml/100
gm weld
225
BHN
X factor <15
ppm,
Yes
(refer
NA Yes
(refer
Report dual
requirements
certification
E91TX-B3C
electrode metal (refer Cu <0.20%, clause clause (100%CO2) and E91TX-B3M
where (refer clause Ni <0.30% 5.3.7) 5.3.7) (80%Ar-20%CO2) (refer
X=1, 5 clause 5.3.1) (refer clause clause 5.3.4)
5.3.2) 5.3.7) Report Mechanical properties
after 2hours & 8hours PWHT.
RT after 8hours PWHT (refer
clause 5.3.1)
DCEP

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Part (C) LATEST EDITION (contd)
AWS Class Other requirements

minus 18 deg C
chemistry,

factor
control of X
Control of weld

CVN Impact at

Max room temp

hydrogen level

Impact energy
number range

curves & step

vs. transition

cooling tests
hardness of
WRC Ferrite

Maximum

Maximum
diffusible

Polarity
in weld

weld

UTS
Low alloy steel family (contd)
EB3 SAW NA 5ml/100gm 225 X factor <15 Yes NA Yes Report Mechanical properties
electrode- weld metal BHN ppm, (refer (refer after 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT
F9P0EB3B3 (refer (refer Cu <0.20%, clause clause after 8 hours PWHT (refer clause
Flux clause clause Ni <0.30% 5.3.7) 5.3.7) 5.3.1)
combina 5.3.2) 5.3.1) (refer clause Flux shall be Agglomerated,
tion 5.3.7) Neutral, Basic type and suitable

DCEP
for multi pass welding (refer
clauses 5.3.2 and 5.3.3)
E801X-B6 NA 5ml/100gm 235 NA NA 100 Ksi NA Report Mechanical properties
SMAW weld metal BHN (refer after 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT
electrode, (refer (refer clause after 8 hours PWHT (refer clause
DCEP

where clause clause 5.3.5) 5.3.1)

X=5,6,8 5.3.2) 5.3.1)
ER80S-B6 NA NA 235 NA NA 100 Ksi NA Report Mechanical properties
DCEP for

GTAW filler BHN (refer after 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT

GMAW

wire/ (refer clause after 8 hours PWHT (refer clause

GMAW clause 5.3.5) 5.3.1)
electrode 5.3.1)
E81TX-B6 NA 5ml/100gm 235 NA NA 100 Ksi NA Report dual certification
FCAW weld metal BHN (refer requirements E81TX-B6C
electrode (refer (refer clause (100%CO2) and E81TX-B6M
where clause clause 5.3.5) (80%Ar-20%CO2) (refer clause
X=1, 5 5.3.2) 5.3.1) 5.3.4)
Report Mechanical properties
after 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT
DCEP

after 8 hours PWHT (refer clause

5.3.1)
EB6 SAW NA 5ml/100gm 235 NA NA 100 Ksi NA Report Mechanical properties
electrode- weld metal BHN (refer after 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT
F8PZEB6B6 (refer (refer clause after 8 hours PWHT (refer clause
Flux clause clause 5.3.5) 5.3.1)
combina 5.3.2) 5.3.1) Flux shall be Agglomerated,
tion Neutral, Basic type and suitable
DCEP

for multi pass welding. (refer

clauses 5.3.2 and 5.3.3)
E801X-B8 NA 5ml/100gm 235 NA NA 100 NA Report Mechanical properties
SMAW weld metal BHN Ksi after 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT
electrode, (refer (refer (refer after 8 hours PWHT (refer clause
DCEP

where clause clause clause 5.3.1

X=5,6,8 5.3.2) 5.3.1) 5.3.5)

E81TX-B8 NA 5ml/100gm 235 NA NA 100 Shall report dual certification

FCAW weld metal BHN Ksi NA requirements E81TX-B8C
electrode (refer (refer (refer (100%CO2) and E81TX-B8M
where clause clause clause (80%Ar-20%CO2) (refer clause
X=1, 5 5.3.2) 5.3.1) 5.3.5) 5.3.4)
Report Mechanical properties
after 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT
after 8 hours PWHT (refer clause
5.3.1).
DCEP

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Part (C) LATEST EDITION (contd)
AWS Class Other requirements

chemistry,

factor
control of X
Control of weld

Impact energy

curves & step

transition
Max room temp
hydrogen level

CVN Impact at
number range

cooling tests
hardness of
WRC Ferrite

Maximum

Maximum
diffusible

minus 18
degree C

Polarity
in weld

weld

UTS

vs.
Low alloy steel family (contd)
ER80S-B8 NA NA 235 NA NA 100 Ksi NA Report Mechanical properties after

DCEP for
GTAW filler BHN (refer 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT after 8

GMAW
wire/ (refer clause hours PWHT (refer clause 5.3.1)
GMAW clause 5.3.5) 11
electrode 5.3.1)
EB8 SAW NA 5ml/100gm 235 NA NA 100 NA Report Mechanical properties after
electrode- weld metal BHN Ksi 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT after 8
F8PZEB8B8 (refer (refer (refer hours PWHT (refer clause 5.3.1)
Flux clause clause clause Flux shall be Agglomerated, Neutral,
combinatio 5.3.2) 5.3.1) 5.3.5) Basic type and suitable for multi pass
DCEP

n welding. (refer clauses 5.3.2 and

5.3.3).
E901X-B9 NA 5ml/100gm 241 NA NA NA NA Report Mechanical properties after
SMAW weld metal BHN 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT after 8
electrode, (refer (refer hours PWHT (refer clause 5.3.1)
DCEP

where clause clause

X=5,6,8 5.3.2) 5.3.1)
ER90S-B9 NA NA 241 NA NA NA NA Report Mechanical properties after
DCEP for

GTAW filler BHN 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT after 8

GMAW

/ (refer hours PWHT (refer clause 5.3.1)

GMAW clause
electrode 5.3.1)
EB9 SAW NA 5ml/100gm 241 NA NA NA NA Report Mechanical properties after
electrode- weld metal BHN 2hours & 8hours PWHT. RT after 8
F9PZEB9B9 (refer (refer hours PWHT (refer clause 5.3.1)
Flux clause clause
Flux shall be Agglomerated, Neutral,
combina 5.3.2) 5.3.1)
Basic type and suitable for multi pass
DCEP

tion
welding. (refer clauses 5.3.2 and
5.3.3).
Stainless steel family
E2209- Ref NA 271 NA NA NA NA (i)The ferrite content against 2209
15/16 5.4 BHN type welds shall be 35 to 65 vol%.
SMAW .1 (refer (ii)PREN >34
DCEP

electrode clause
5.4.2)
ER2209 Ref NA 271 NA NA NA NA (i)The ferrite content against 2209
GTAW filler 5.4 BHN type welds shall be 35 to 65 vol%.
.1 (refer (ii)PREN>34
clause
DCEN

5.4.2)

E2594- Ref NA 301 NA NA NA NA (i)The ferrite content against 2594

15/16 5.4 BHN type welds shall be 35 to 65 vol%.
SMAW .1 (refer (ii)PREN>40
electrode clause
DCEP

5.4.2) 12
ER2594- Ref NA 301 NA NA NA NA (i)The ferrite content against 2594
GTAW filler 5.4 BHN type welds shall be 35 to 65 vol%.
.1 (refer (ii)PREN>40
clause
DCEN

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Part (C) LATEST EDITION (contd)
AWS Class Other requirements

control of X factor

Impact energy vs.

hardness of weld

minus 18 degree
hydrogen level in

transition curves
Max room temp
Control of weld

CVN Impact at

& step cooling

number range
WRC Ferrite

chemistry,
Maximum

Maximum
diffusible

Polarity

tests
weld

UTS
C
Stainless steel family (contd)
E308L- 10 NA 237 NA NA NA NA CVN Impact test at minus 196 deg.C
15/16 ma BHN (refer clause 5.4.1)
SMAW x. (refer

DCEP
electrode clause
12
5.4.2)
ER308L 10 NA 237 NA NA DCEP for NA NA (i)Weld UTS 75Ksi minimum and
GTAW filler ma BHN GMAW 35% elongation minimum (refer
/GMAW x. (refer clause 5.4.11)
electrode clause (ii)CVN Impact test at minus 196 12
5.4.2) deg.C (refer clause 5.4.1)
E308LT1- 10 NA 237 NA NA NA NA (i)Report dual certification (80%Ar-
1/4 FCAW ma BHN 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
electrode x. (refer chemical, mechanical, RT, WRC 12
clause ferrite (refer clause 5.4.10)
DCEP

5.4.2) (ii)CVN Impact test at minus 196

deg.C (refer clause 5.4.1)
ER308L 10 NA 237 Refer NA NA NA Flux shall be agglomerated, Neutral,
SAW ma BHN other Basic type and suitable for multi pass
electrode- x. (refer require- welding. (refer clause 5.4.3)
Matching clause ments Weld metal chemical, mechanical and
Flux 5.4.2) column RT shall be done (refer clause 5.4.5)
combinatio
DCEP

n CVN Impact test at minus 196 deg.C 12

(refer clause 5.4.1)
E308H- 5 NA 237 NA NA NA NA NA
15/16 to BHN
DCEP

SMAW 10 (clause
electrode 5.4.2)
ER308H 5 to NA 237 NA NA NA NA NA
GMAW

GTAW filler 10 BHN

DCEP

/GMAW (clause
for

electrode 5.4.2)
E308HT1- 5 to NA 237 NA NA NA NA Report dual certification (80%Ar-
1/4 FCAW 10 BHN 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
DCEP

electrode (clause chemical, mechanical, RT, WRC

5.4.2) ferrite (refer clause 5.4.10)
ER308H 5 to NA 237 Refer NA NA NA Flux shall be agglomerated, Neutral,
SAW 10 BHN other Basic type and suitable for multi pass
electrode- (refer require- welding (refer clause 5.4.3).
Matching clause ments Weld metal chemical, mechanical
Flux 5.4.2) column
DCEP

and RT shall be done (refer clause

combinatio 5.4.6)
n
E316L- 5 to NA 237 C NA NA NA Weld UTS 75Ksi minimum (refer
15/16 10 BHN 0.025% clause 5.4.12)
SMAW (clause
electrode 5.4.2)
DCEP

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Part (C) LATEST EDITION (contd)
AWS Class Other requirements

chemistry,
control of X factor
Control of weld

Impact energy vs.

minus 18 degree
hydrogen level in

hardness of weld

transition curves
Max room temp
CVN Impact at

& step cooling

number range
WRC Ferrite

Maximum
Maximum
diffusible

Polarity

tests
weld

UTS
C
Stainless steel family (contd)
ER316L 5 to NA 237 C NA NA NA Weld UTS 75Ksi minimum and 30%

GMAW
GTAW filler 10 BHN ( 0.025% elongation minimum (refer clause

DCEP
wire/GMAW clause 5.4.12)

for
electrode 5.4.2)
E316LT1- 5 to NA 237 C NA NA NA Report dual certification (80%Ar-
1/4 FCAW 10 BHN 0.025% 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
electrode (clause chemical, mechanical, RT, WRC
5.4.2) ferrite (refer clause 5.4.10)

Weld UTS 75Ksi minimum (refer

DCEP

clause 5.4.12)

ER316L 5 to NA 237 Refer NA NA NA Flux shall be agglomerated, Neutral,

SAW 10 BHN other Basic type and suitable for multi pass
electrode- (refer require- welding (refer clause 5.4.3)
Matching clause ments
Flux 5.4.2) column Weld metal chemical, mechanical
DCEP

combinatio and RT shall be done (refer clause

n 5.4.7)

ER347 5 to NA 237 NA NA NA NA
DCEP for

GTAW filler 10 BHN

GMAW

wire/ (clause
GMAW 5.4.2)
12
electrode
E347T1- 5 to NA 237 NA NA NA NA (i)Report dual certification (80%Ar-
1/4 FCAW 10 BHN 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
DCEP

electrode (clause chemical, mechanical, RT, WRC

5.4.2) ferrite (refer clause 5.4.10)
ER347 5 NA 237 Refer NA NA NA Flux shall be agglomerated, Neutral,
SAW wire- to BHN other Basic type and suitable for multi pass
Matching 10 (refer require- welding (refer clause 5.4.3) 12
Flux clause ments
5.4.2) column Weld metal chemical, mechanical
DCEP

and RT shall be done (refer clause

5.4.8)

E347- 5 NA 237 NA NA NA
15/16 to BHN
DCEP

12
SMAW 10 (clause
electrode 5.4.2)
E309L- NA NA 237 NA NA NA NA
15/16 BHN NA
DCEP

SMAW (clause
electrode 5.4.2)
ER309L NA NA 237 NA NA NA NA
DCEP for

GTAW filler BHN NA

GMAW

/GMAW (clause
electrode 5.4.2)

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Part (C) LATEST EDITION (contd)

AWS Class Other requirements

chemistry,

factor
control of X
Control of weld

Max room temp

hydrogen level

Impact energy
CVN Impact at
number range

curves & step

vs. transition

cooling tests
WRC Ferrite

hardness of
Maximum

Maximum
diffusible

minus 18
degree C

Polarity
in weld

weld

UTS
Stainless steel family (contd)
E309LT1- NA NA 237 NA NA NA NA Report dual certification (80%Ar-
1/4 FCAW BHN ( 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for

DCEP
wire clause chemical, mechanical, RT, WRC
5.4.2) ferrite (refer clause 5.4.10)
ER309L NA NA 237 Refer NA NA NA Flux shall be agglomerated, Neutral,
SAW wire- BHN other Basic type and suitable for multi pass
Matching (refer require- welding (refer clause 5.4.3)
Flux clause ments Weld metal chemical, mechanical
DCEP

5.4.2) column and RT shall be done (refer clause

5.4.9)
E16-8-2 5 NA 237 NA NA NA NA
SMAW ma BHN NA
DCEP

electrode x (clause
5.4.2)
ER16-8-2 5 NA 237 NA NA NA NA
DCEP for

GTAW filler ma BHN NA

GMAW

wire/ x (clause
GMAW 5.4.2)
electrode
16-8-2 5 NA 237 Ref NA NA NA Report dual certification (80%Ar-
type FCAW ma BHN other 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
electrode x (refer require- chemical, RT, all weld tensile, Face
clause ments bend, fillet weld test, WRC ferrite
DCEP

5.4.2) column (refer clause 5.4.4 and clause

5.4.10)
Nickel and copper alloy family
ENiCrFe2 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
SMAW BHN
electrode (refer
DCEP

clause
5.5.1)
ENiCrFe2T1 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA Report dual certification (80%Ar-
-1/4 FCAW BHN 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
electrode (refer Chemical, RT, All weld tensile,
DCEP

clause Longitudinal bend, Fillet weld test,

5.5.1) Hardness (refer clause 5.5.2)
ENiCrFe3 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
SMAW BHN
electrode (refer
DCEP

clause
5.5.1)
ENiCrFe3T1 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA Report dual certification (80%Ar-
-1/4 FCAW BHN 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
electrode (refer Chemical, RT, All weld tensile,
DCEP

clause Longitudinal bend, Fillet weld test,

5.5.1) Hardness (refer clause 5.5.2)
ERNiCr3 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
GTAW filler BHN
wire (refer
DCEN

clause
5.5.1)
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Part (C) LATEST EDITION (contd)

AWS Class Other requirements

of X factor
chemistry, control
Control of weld
Maximum diffusible

Maximum hardness

minus 18 degree C

transition curves &

Impact energy vs.

step cooling tests

hydrogen level in

Max room temp

CVN Impact at
number range
WRC Ferrite

Polarity
of weld
weld

UTS
Nickel and copper alloy family
ENiCrMo3 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
SMAW BHN
electrode (refer DCEP
clause
5.5.1)
ENiCrMo3T NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA Report dual certification (80%Ar-
1-1/4 BHN 20%CO2 and 60%Ar-40%CO2) for
FCAW (refer Chemical, RT, All weld tensile,
DCEP

electrode clause Longitudinal bend, Fillet weld test,

5.5.1) Hardness (refer clause 5.5.2)
ERNiCrMo3 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
GTAW filler BHN
wire (refer
DCEN

clause
5.5.1)
ERNiCrMo4 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
BHN
(refer
DCEN

11
clause
5.5.1)
ENiCrMo4 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
BHN
(refer
DCEP

11
clause
5.5.1)
ENiCu7 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
SMAW BHN
electrode (refer
DCEP

clause
5.5.1)
ERNiCu7 NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
GTAW filler BHN
wire (refer
DCEN

clause
5.5.1)
ECuNi NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
DCEP

SMAW BHN
electrode (refer
clause
5.5.1)
ERCuNi NA NA 327 NA NA NA NA NA
DCEN

GTAW filler BHN

wire (refer
clause
5.5.1)

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inspected, all the rejected materials shall be kept under hold by Reliance. Reliance
deserves the right to carry out audit at manufacturers premises as and when necessary, as
decided by Reliance. If situation warrants, audit may be carried out at manufacturers
premises at any time, even without any prior notice. Manufacturer has to extend full co-
operation in this regards.

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