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Filler Metals

Selection Guide
FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE

This report lists recommended Lincoln Electric matching strength Manual Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), Submerged Arc
(SAW), Self-Shielded and Gas-Shielded Flux-Cored (FCAW-S, FCAW-G) for ASTM, API and ABS classified steels. Also
included is general information on each classification such as tensile strength, yield strength and steel chemistry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Page No.

Technical Notes, Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3


American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications . . . . . . . . 4 - 25
American Petroleum Institute (API) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .See ASTM A131
Special Consumable Product Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing these suggested consumables is and must be the sole responsibility of the builder/user. Many
factors must be taken into consideration when a filler metal is selected for a specific application. These factors include, but are not limited to, the
type of steel, type of weld, loading on the welded joint, applicable codes, level of preheat, level of restraint, position of welding, condition of the
steel, and service conditions. This guide provides matching strength filler metal options -- see discussion about undermatching below. The prima-
ry focus of these suggestions is based upon the yield and tensile strength properties of the weld deposit as compared to the base metal yield and
tensile strength properties. These suggested products may not meet all code or application requirements. Suggested filler metals may not always
meet Charpy V-Notch (CVN) application requirements --reference comments below on CVN's.

Reference is made to ASTM and API specifications and classifications and the requisite properties specified in those documents. These specifica-
tions are subject to change, and the user should consult the latest version of these documents to ensure that these descriptions are up-to-date.
These filler metal suggestions "match" the base metal properties; that is, the yield and tensile strength are expected to meet or exceed the mini-
mum specified properties of the steel. Matching filler metal is typically required for complete joint penetration groove welds in tension. However, fil-
let welds loaded in shear seldom require matching filler metal. Depending on the type of weld joint and loading, lower filler metal strengths may be
acceptable or desirable for specific designs. Also, codes, specifications, or contract documents may require specific mechanical properties that
these recommendations do not meet. In those cases, electrode selection should be limited to those products that meet the specific application
requirements. Suggested electrodes in this Selector Guide include those that have deposit weld metal with different levels of diffusible hydrogen.
High levels of hydrogen can cause weld metal and base metal cracking. The permissible level of hydrogen in a weld deposit is dependent on
many factors, including preheat and interpass temperatures intended to be used. The user of this information must make certain that, for the
suggested electrode that is selected, the preheat and interpass temperatures will be proper for the application. Suggested filler metals in this
Selector Guide do not always consider notch toughness (example Charpy V-Notch properties) requirements. Not all welding products are required
to have minimum specified levels of notch toughness. If code, specifications, or contract documents require notch toughness, electrode selection
should be limited to those products that meet the specific application requirements

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The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consum-
ables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations.
On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We
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Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is
solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of
Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying this type of fabrication methods and service requirements.

Subject to Change - This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to
www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.

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Due to space consideration, these technical supporting notes are listed here. Each is tied to a code used in the body of the tables which comprise the
remainder of this book. The notes and codes are listed below and may be used t reference additional information regarding recommended Lincoln
consumables for each applications. Please be sure to use the notes as an aid in selecting Lincoln consumables.

SMAW (15) When resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weathering


(1) Any E70X8 electrode may be used. Excalibur 7018, Jet-LH 78, characteristics are needed (such as on unpainted structures), use
and Excalibur 7018-1, are preferred over Jetweld LH-70 for most 960/LA-75, AXXX10/L-61 or 880, 880M, 882/LAC Ni2. For single
pipe and out-of-position welding. Jetweld LH-3800 can be used pass welds, multipass welds which are not exposed, and
in place of E7018s for flat and horizontal fillet, lap, and flat butt multipass welds which do not require resistance to atmospheric
welds. corrosion and matching weathering characteristics, other filler
(2) Almost any E60XX or E70XX electrodes can be used. First, metal combinations may be used.
select electrode based on the joint requirements. If code, (26) 880, 880M/LAC B2 may be used in place of the listed
specifications, or contract documents require notch toughness Flux/Wire combinations for most applications.
electrode selection should be limited to those that meet the (31) Filler metals suitable for undermatching stregth applications use
specific application requirements. A709, Grades 70W and HPS 70W and A852 are:
(3) Almost any E70XX electrode can be used. First, select electrode MIL 800-HPNi/LA-75, 860/LA-75 and 960/LA-75.
based on the joint requirements. If code, specifications, or (32) 780 flux is recommended for circumferential applications because
contract documents require notch toughness, electrode of its faster freezing slag.
selection should be limited to those that meet the specific (33) 781 flux is recommended for making high speed, single pass
application requirements. welds on clean plate and sheet steel.
(4) Best Electrodes are Fleetweld 5P, 5P+, 35 or 35LS. (34) 761, 780, 860/L-70. 761 and 780 are recommended for single
(5) Best Electrodes are Fleetweld 35, 180, 7, 37 or 47. pass applications. 860 is recommended for multipass welds.
(6) When resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weathering GMAW
characteristics are needed (such as on unpainted structures), use (16) SuperArc L-50, SuperGlide S3, SuperArc L-54, SuperArc L-56,
Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (1% Ni). The second choice for multipass SuperGlide S6, Metalshield MC-6 or MC-710XL.
welds is Excalibur 8018-C1 MR (2-1/4% Ni). For single pass welds, (29) Use LA-75 when resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching
multipass welds which are not exposed, and multipass welds weathering characteristics are needed. If the steel is to be painted
which do not require resistance to atmospheric corrosion and and atmospheric corosion resistance and matching weathering
matching weathering characteristics, any E7018 electrode may be characteristic are not need, SuperArc L-50, L-54, L-56,
used. SuperGlide S3, S6, Metalshield MC-6 or MC-710XL may be used.
(7) Fillet welds are frequently made with Excalibur 7018, Excalibur (30) LA-75 is certified to meet 80 ksi min. tensile strength with
7018-1, Jetweld LH-70, Jet-LH 78 or Excalibur 8018-C3. 98% Ar/2% O2 shielding gas. LA-75 with 75-90% Ar/balance CO2
(8) Jetweld LH-70 for fillets or Excalibur 8018-C3 are recommended shielding gas meets a 70 ksi min. tensile strength.
for general purpose welding these steels. Jetweld LH-90 can be
FCAW-S
used, particularly if the weldment is to be precipitation hardened
(17) Any Innershield electrode may be used, with the following
or high weld strength is required.
restrictions:
(9) Use Jet-LH-8018-C1 or, Excalibur 7018-1, when high impact
1. Innershield electrodes are not required to have specified levels of
properties (CVN) down to -75 F are required.
notch toughness. If code, specifications, or contract documents
(28) Use of Shield-Arc 90 should be limited to 3/8 maximum wall
require notch toughness, an electrode should be selected to meet
thickness.
the specific requirements.
SAW 2. .068, 5/64 & 3/32 dia. NR-211-MP are restricted to maximum
(10) For single pass applications, any flux/wire combination meeting an 1/2 thick carbon steel. .035 & .045 dia. NR-211-MP are
AWS F7AX classification per AWS specification A5.17 may be restricted to maximum 5/16 thick carbon steel.
used. Typically, for single pass applications, active fluxes such as 3. NR-1, NR-5, and NR-152 are typically used for high speed
760, 761, 780 and 781 are recommended. 860, 865, 960 and 980 applications on carbon steel up to a maximum of 3/16 thick.
fluxes may also be suitable for single pass applications. The follow- NR-131 is designed for high speed, single pass welding on
ing flux/wire combinatins are classified under A5.17 and are rec- 12 gauge and thicker steels.
ommended: 760/L-50, 760/L-61, 761/L-60, 761/-L61, 780/L-60, (18) Innershield: NR-203MP, NR-203 Ni(1%), NR-232, NR-305,
781/L-50, 781/L-60, 781/L-61, 860/L-50, 860/L-61, 865/L-50, NR-311 Ni. (Exception: NR-311 Ni is not approved for use with
865/L-61, 960/L-50, 960/L-61, 980/L-50, 980/L-61, & 980/LC-72. any A709 grade when AASHTO/AWS D1.5 is appliable.)
Refer to Lincoln Bulletin C5.10 for flux operability information. (19) Innershield: NR-203 Ni(1%).
(11) For multiple pass applications, any flux/wire combination meeting (21) For vertical down applications, NR-207 or NR-207-H are the best
an AWS F7AX classification per AWS specification A5.17 may be choices. For vertical up applications, the NR-203-XX series is the
used. Typically, for multiple pass applications, neutral fluxes such best choice.
as 860, 865, 880M, 882, 8500 and MIL 800-H are recommended. (22) When resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weather-
960 and 980 fluxes may also be suitable for multiple pass applica- ing characteristics are needed, use NR-203 Ni(1%). If the steel is
tions. The following flux/wire combinations are classified under to be painted and atmospheric corrosion resistance and matching
A5.17 and are recommended: 8500/L-50, 8500/L-61, 8500/L-S3, weathering characteristic are needed, any E7XT-6, or -8 may be
860/L-50, 860/L-61, 860/L-S3, 865/L-50, 865/L-61, 880M/L-50, used.
880M/L-56, 880M/L-S3, 882/L-50, 882/L-56, 882/L-61, 882/L- FCAW-G
S3, 960/L-50, 960/L-61, 980/L-50, 980/L-61, 980/LC-72, and (23) Outershield 70, 70-H, XLH70, 71, 71M, 71 Elite.
MIL 800-H/L-S3. Refer to Lincoln Bulletin C5.10 for flux operabiity (24) Outershield 81K2-H, 81Ni1-H
information. (25) When resistance to atmopheric corrosion and matching weather-
(12) 880/LAC-M2, 880M/LAC-M2. ing characteristics are needed (such as on unpainted structures),
(13) MIL 800-H/LA-90, MIL 800-H/LA-100, 880M/LA-100, use 81K2-H or 81Ni1-H. For single pass welds, multipass welds
880M/LA-92. which are not exposed, and multipass welds which do not require
(14) 882/LAC-Ni2, 880M/LA-90, 980/LAC-Ni2. resistance to atmospheric corrosion and matching weathering
characteristics, any E7XT-1, -5, or -9 may be used.
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A27 Carbon Steel Castings All 60-70 30-40


A36 Structural-36,000 Min. Yield Strength All, Carbon Steel # 58-80 36 min
A53 Pipe-Black, Hot dipped Type E & S, Grade A 48 min 30 min
Type E & S, Grade B 60 min 35 min
Type F 48 min 30 min
A105 Forgings, for Piping 70 min 36 min
A106 Pipe A&B 48 & 60 min 30 & 35 min
C 70 min 40 min
A131 Structural Steel for Ships (Recommendations are A, B, D, DS, CS, E 58-75 34 min
based on strength reqts. Impact Test Temp. (Gr A Impt Test Temp @ +68F)
reqts are as follows: Grades B & AHxx @ +32F, AH32, DH32 & EH32 64-85 46 min
Grades D & DS @ +14F, Grades DHxx @ -4F, AH36, DH36 & EH36 71-90 51 min
& Grades CS, E & EHxx @ -40F. EH40 and FHxx AH40, DH40 & EH40 74-94 57 min
grades are normalized, thermo-mechanical control FH32 64-85 46 min
processed, or quenched & tempered. FHxx grades FH36 71-90 51 min
impact test temp are -76F FH40 74-94 57 min
A134 Pipe See A36, A283, A285, or A570
A135 Pipe, Electric-Resistance-Steel (5.563 Max. Dia.) A 48 min 30 min
B 60 min 35 min
A139 Pipe, Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded A 48 min 30 min
B 60 min 35 min
C 60 min 42 min
D 60 min 46 min
E 66 min 52 min
A148 Castings-Structural 80-40 & -50 80 min 40-50 min
90-60 90 min 60 min

105-85 & 115-95 105 & 115 min 85 & 95 min


150-135 150 min 135 min
A161 L Carbon & C-Mo Still Tubes for Refinery Serv. Low Carbon 47 min 26 min
@ Elevated Temperature
(Discontinued in 1999, replaced by A192) T1 (.5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
A178 Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel A (Low Carbon) 47 min 26 min
& C-Mn Boiler Tubes (5 Max Dia.) C (Medium Carbon) 60 min 37 min
D (Carbon-Manganese) 70 min 40 min
A179 Heat Exchanger (1/8-3 Dia.) 47 min 26 min
A181 Forgings, for General-Purpose Piping Class 60 60 min 30 min
Class 70 70 min 36 min
A182 High Temp. Fittings, Flanges, Valves, etc. F1 (.5% Mo) 70 min 40 min
F2 (.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 70 min 40 min

F11, Class 1&2 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo) 60 min & 70 min 30 min & 40 min
F11, Class 3 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo) 75 min 45 min
F12, Class 1 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
F12, Class 2 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 70 min 40 min
F21 (3% Cr, 1 Mo) 75 min 45 min
F22, Class 1 (2.25 Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
F22, Class 3 (2.25 Cr, 1% Mo) 75 min 45 min
A192 Boiler Tube for High Pressure Service 7 Max Dia. 47 min 26 min
A199 Heat Exchanger Tubes (1/8-3 Dia.) T4 (2.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min
T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 25 min
A200 Refinery Still Tubes (2- 9 Dia.) T4 (2.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min
(Discontinued in 1999, replaced by A213)
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 25 min

T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 25 min


A202 Pressure Vessel Cr-Mn-Si A (.5% Cr) 75-95 45 min
B (.5% Cr) 85-110 47 min
A203 Pressure Vessel - Alloy Steel, Ni (Normalized) A & D (2.25% Ni & 3.5% Ni) 65-85 37 min
CVN Test Temp. shall be a matter of agreement B & E (2.25% Ni & 3.5% Ni) 70-90 40 min
between purchaser & supplier, may be as low as F (3.5% Ni) (</= 2) ( > 2) (</= 2) ( > 2)
-100F, which may change recommendations. 80-100 75-95 55 min 50 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
Excalibur 7018, LH-78 MR (10) , (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (21) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (21) (23)
(1), (2) (10) ,(11) (16) (18) (23)

(1), (3) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


(1), (3) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880,880M/LAC Ni2 LA75
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880,880M/LAC Ni2 LA75
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880,880M/LAC Ni2 LA75

(2), (4) (16) (21) (23)


(2), (4) (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860,960/LA75, 860/LA85 LA75 (24)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR, 880M/LA100, 8500/LA-82 LA90, LA100, MC900 91K2-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR
LH-110M MR, LH100M1 MR 880, 880M/LAC-M2, 882/LA-82, LA100, MC-1100
MIL800H/LA-100, MIL800H/LA-82
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 (34), (32) LA90 (21) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR, (4) (16) (21) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR, (4) (16) (21) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (16) (21) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR, (4) (16)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR, (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11), (32) (16) (21) (23)
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 (34), (32) LA90
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)


LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(2), (4) (10), (32) (16) (21) (23)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) LA75, (16) (24)
(10), (11) LA100, MC1100
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR (10), (11) LA75
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR (10), (11) LA75
(10), (11)
(10), (11)

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A204 Boiler & Pressure Vessel (.5% Mo) A 65-85 37 min


Plates > 1-1/2 Normalized B 70-90 40 min
C 75-95 43 min
A209 C-Mo Boiler Tubes (1/2- 5 Dia.) T1, T1a, & T1b 55, 53, & 60 min 30, 28, & 32 min
A210 Carbon Steel Boiler Tubes (1/2- 5 Dia.) A-1 60 min 37 min
C 70 min 40 min
A211 Spiral Welded Pipe (Discontinued in 1993) See A570
A213 Boiler Tubes (1/8 - 5 Dia.) T2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
T12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
T17 (1% Cr) 60 min 30 min
T21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
A214 Heat-Exchanger Tubes (3 Max. Dia.)

A216 Carbon Steel Castings - High Temp. WCA 60-85 30 min


WCB 70-95 36 min
WCC 70-95 40 min

A217 Steel Castings, High Temp. WC1 (.5% Mo) 65-90 35 min
WC4(.75%Cr,.5%Mo, .9%Ni) 70-95 40 min
WC5(.75%Cr,1%Mo, .8% Ni) 70-95 40 min
WC6 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70-95 40 min
WC9 (2.5% Cr, 1% Mo) 70-95 40 min
WC11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 80-105 50 min
A225 Pressure Vessel, Mn-V- .5% Ni C (> 2 Normalized) 105-135 70 min
D (Normalized) 80-105 60 min
A226 High-Pressure Service (5 Max. Dia.) 47 min 26 min
(Discontinued in 1997)
A234 Wrought Welding Fittings for Moderate & Elevated WPB 60-85 35 min
Temperatures
WPC 70-95 40 min

WP1 (.5% Mo) 55-80 30 min


WP11, Class 1(1.25% Cr,.5% Mo) 60-85 30 min
WP11, Class 2(1.25%Cr,.5%Mo) 70-95 40 min
WP11, Class 3 (1.25%Cr,.5%Mo) 75-100 45 min
WP12, Class 1 (1%Cr,.5% Mo) 60-85 30 min
WP12, Class 2 (1%Cr,.5% Mo) 70-95 40 min
WP22, Class 1(2.25% Cr,1% Mo) 60-85 30 min
WP22, Class 3 (2.25% Cr,1% Mo) 75-100 45 min
A242 High Strength, Low Alloy Structural-Cu Shapes-Group 1 & 2, (Plates 3/4 & less) 70 min 50 min
(.2% Cu min.) Groups listed are for Structural Shapes-Group 3, (Plates Over 3/4 to 1-1/2) 67 min 46 min
Shapes. For Plates & Bars, Tensile requirements Shapes-Group 4 & 5, (Plates Over 1-1/2 to 4) 63 min 42 min
are based on thickness.
A250 C-Mo Tubes (1/2 - 5 Dia.) T1 (.5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
T1a (.5% Mo) 60 min 32 min
T1b (.5% Mo) 53 min 28 min
T2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
T11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
T12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
T22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
A252 Steel Pipe Piles 1 50 min 30 min

2 60 min 35 min

3 66 min 45 min

A266 Pressure Vessel Forgings 1 60-85 30 min


2&4 70-95 36 min
3 75-100 37.5 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

(34) LA90
(34) LA90
(34) LA90
SA-85, LH-78 MR, Excalibur 7018-A1 LA90, (16) (21) (23)
(2), (4) (16) (21) (23)
SA-85, LH-78 MR, Excalibur 7018-A1 (16) (21) (23)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR LA90


LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16)
LH-78 MR
(1) (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (18) (23)

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR (10), (11) LA90


LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860, 960/LA75 LA75 (24)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 (34) LA90
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(1), (6) (10), (11), (15) (29) NR-203Ni1% (25)
(1), (6) (10), (11), (15) (29) NR-203Ni1% (25)
(1), (6) (10), (11), (15) (29) NR-203Ni1% (25)

SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 LA90 (23)


SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 LA90 (23)
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 LA90 (23)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11), (32) (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11), (32) (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11), (32) (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
(1) (10). (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (24)

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A283 Structural Plates Storage Tank Construction A 45-60 24 min


B 50-65 27 min
C 55-75 30 min
D 60-80 33 min
A284 C-Si Steel Plates (Discontinued 1994) C&D 60 min 30 & 33 min
A285 Pressure Vessel Plate A 45-60 24 min
B 50-70 27 min
C 55-75 30 min
A299 Pressure Vessel Plate Mn-Si 75-95 42 min
A302 Pressure Vessel Plates > 2 Normalized A (.5% Mo) 75-95 45 min
Mn-Mo (Grade A & B) B (.5% Mo) 80-100 50 min
Mn-Mo-Ni (Grade C & D) C & D (.5% Mo, .6% Ni) & (.5% Mo, .8% Ni) 80-100 50 min
A328 Steel Sheet Piling 70 min 39 min
A333 & Low Temperature Pipe 1 (CVNs @ -50 F, 13 ft-lb) 55 min 30 min
A334
6 (CVNs @ -50 F, 13 ft-lb) 60 min 35 min

7 (CVNs @ -100 F, 13 ft-lb) 65 min 35 min


A335 High Temperature Pipe P1 (.5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
P2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
P11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
P12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 32 min
P15 (1.4% Si, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
P22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
A336 Pressure Vessel Forgings, F11-C1, C2, & C3 F1 (.5% Mo) 70-95 40 min
(1.25% Cr, .5% Mo), F12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo), F11-C2, F11-C3, F11-C1, F12 70-100 30-45 min
F21-C3 (3% Cr, 1% Mo), F22-C3 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) F21-C3, F21-C1, F22-C3, F22-C1 60-100 30-45 min
A350 Low Temp. Forgings, etc., Requiring Notch LF1 (CVNs @ -20 F, 13 ft-lbs) 60-85 30 min
Toughness Testing for Piping Components
LF2 (CVNs @ -50 F, 13 ft-lbs) 70-95 36 min

LF5 Class 1 (CVNs @ -75 F) 60-85 30 min


LF5 Class 2 (CVNs @ -75 F) 70-95 37.5 min
LF 6 Class 1 (CVNs @ -60 F) 66-91 52 min
LF 6 Class 2 (CVNs @ -60 F) 75-100 60 min
LF 6 Class 3 (CVNs @ -0 F) 75-100 60 min

A352 Low Temp. Castings for Pressure Containing LCA (.5% Ni, .5% Cr, .2% Mo) 60-95 30-40 min
Parts, Low Temperature Service, CVNs for LCA LCB & LCC (.5% Ni, .5% Cr, .2% Mo) 60-95 30-40 min
tested @ -25 F, CVNs for LCB & LCC tested LC1 (.5% Mo) 65-90 35 min
@ -50 F LC2 (2.5% Ni) 70-95 40 min
A356 Steam Turbine Castings 1 70 min 36 min
2 (.5% Mo) 65 min 35 min
5, 6 (.5% & 1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70 min 40 & 45 min
8, 9 (1% Cr, 1% Mo, V) 80 & 85 min 50 & 60 min
10 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 85 min 55 min
A366 Carbon Steel Sheets Type A, B, & C
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008)
A369 High Temperature Forged & Bored Pipe FPA 48 min 30 min
FPB 60 min 35 min
FP1 (.5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
FP2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 55 min 30 min
FP11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
FP12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
FP21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
FP22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
A372 Pressure Vessel Forgings, Thin-Walled, Grade A 60-85 35 min
Type IV (.2% Mo), Type V (1% Cr, .2% Mo) Grade B 75-100 45 min
Grade C, Grade E (Class 55) 90-115 & 85-110 55 min
Grade D, Grade E (Class 65) 105-130 65 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)


(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(34) (16) (18) (23)
(34), 880M/L56 LA75 (24)
MIL 800-H/LA82 LA75, LA100 (24)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, 882/L50, 880M/L50, 8500/L-S3 LA75 NR-207 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, 882/L50, L-S3 LA75 NR-207 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR
SA-85 (34) LA90
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M,8 82/LA92, (26)
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(34) LA90 (23)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-8018-C3 MR, 880M/L56, L50, L-S3, 882/L50, LA75 NR-207 (24)
Excalibur 8018-C3 MR L-S3, 8500/L-S3, L50
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA75, L50, 8500/L-S3 LA75 NR-207 81K2-H
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA75, L50, 8500/L-S3 LA75 NR-207 81K2-H
880M/LA75, L50, 8500/L-S3 LA75 NR-207 81K2-H
880M/LA75, L50, 8500/L-S3 LA75 NR-207 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) LA75 NR-207 91K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/LA75 LA75 NR-207 (24)
860/L70 LA90 (24)
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880, 880M/LAC Ni2
(3) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR (34) LA90
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)

(4) (10), (34) (16) (21) (23)


(4) (10), (34) (16) (21) (23)
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 (34) LA90
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-110M MR 880M/LA90 LA90 (24)
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A381 High Pressure Pipe for Transmission Systems Y35 60 min 35 min

Y42 60 min 42 min

Y46 63 min 46 min

Y48 62 min 48 min

Y50 64 min 50 min

Y52 66 min 52 min

Y56 71 min 56 min


Y60 75 min 60 min

Y65 77 min 65 min


A387 Pressure Vessel Plate, Cr-Mo 2 (.75% Cr), 11 (1% Cr), & 12 (1.25% Cr) 55-85, 65-90 30 min, 45 min
Grades 2, 11, & 12-.5%Mo (Class 1 Lower Tensile) 22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 60-85, 75-100 30 min, 45 min
(Class 2 Higher Tensile) 21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo) 60-85, 75-100 30 min, 45 min
A389 High Temp. Cr- Mo Castings C23 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70 min 40 min
C24 (1% Cr, 1% Mo) 80 min 50 min
A405 High Temperature Pipe P24 (1% Cr, 1% Mo) 80 min 50 min
A414 Pressure Vessel Sheet {Grades A,B,C, & D - A, B, C, & D 45, 50, 55, & 60 min 25, 30, 33, & 35 min
Max. Ten. = Min. Ten + 15 ksi, Grades E,F, & G- E, F, & G 65, 70, & 75 min 38, 42, & 45 min
Max. Ten. = Min. Ten + 20 ksi}
A420 Low Temperature Fittings WPL6 (CVNs @-50 F, 25 Ft-Lbs) 60-85 35 min

WPL9 (CVNs @-100 F,25 Ft-Lbs) 63-88 46 min


A423 Low Alloy Tubes (1/2 - 5 Dia.) 1 (.75% Cr, .5% Ni) 60 min 37 min
2 (.75% Ni) 60 min 37 min
A426 High Temp. Cast Pipe CP1 (.5% Mo) 65 min 35 min
CP2 (.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
CP11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70 min 40 min
CP12 (1% Cr, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
CP15 (1.4% Si, .5% Mo) 60 min 30 min
CP21 (3% Cr, 1% Mo) 60 min 30 min
CP22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 70 min 40 min
A441 Discontinued 1989, Replaced by A572
A442 Plate with Improved Transition Properties 55 55-75 30 min
60 60-80 32 min
A455 Pressure Vessel Plate C-Mn 70-95 35-38 min
A469 Vacuum-Treated Steel Forgings Class 1 75 min 35 min
Class 2 (2.5% Ni, .3% Mo) 80 min 55 min
Class 3 (2.5% Ni, .3% Mo) 90 min 70 min
A470 Alloy Steel Forgings Class 1 75 min 40 min
Class 2 (3.5% Ni, .75% max Cr) 80 min 55 min
Class 3, 9, & 5 90 min & 90-110 70 min

Class 4, & 6, 8 105 min & 105-125 85 min


A486 Highway Bridge Castings (Discontinued 1989)
A487 Castings-Pressure Service 1A,1B,1C,2A,2B,2C,4A,4C,9C,13A 85-115 53-65 min
1s V, 2s MnMo, 10A, 4B, 8B, 13B 100-130 70-85 min
4s NiCrMo, 6s MnNiCrMo
8s (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) & 9s (1% Cr, .3% Mo) 11A, 12A 70-95 40 min
10s, 11s, 12s NiCrMo 9D,11B,12B 100-130 70-85
13s & 14s NiMo, 16A Low C, MnNi
10B,14A 120-145 95-100 min
16A 70-95 40 min
A498 Heat-Exchanger Tubes See A199, A213 & A334
A500 Structural Tubing A 45 min 45 min
B 58 min 42 min
C 62 min 46 min
D (SR 1100 F for 1hr/in,, .5hr min.) 58 min 36 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)


LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR, (2)
SAHYP+, Excalibur 7018, 7018-1,, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR
SAHYP+, Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR
SA70+, SA80, LH-78 MR 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
SA70+, SA80, SAHYP+, LH-D80, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (24)
LH-D90, Pipeliner 8P+
SA70+, SA80, LH-D80, LH-D90, Pipeliner 8P+ 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (24)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

LH-90 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)


Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26) LA90
(2), (5) (10), (11), (33) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11), (33) (16) (17) (23)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, 882/L56 LA75 NR-207 81K2-H


LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LAC-Ni2
LH-90 MR (16)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR LA75 NR-203Ni1% 81Ni1-H
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1 (34) LA90
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)
SA-85, Excalibur 7018-A1
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H,880M, 882/LA93
Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H,880M, 882/LA93

(1) (10), 860/L61, 880M/L50 (16) (18) (23)


(1) (10), 860/L61, 880M/L50 (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) L56, SGS-6 (18) (23)
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880, 880M/LAC Ni2
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M/LA100 LA100 91K2-H
Excalibur 8018-C1, 8018-C3 MR, 9018-M MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880, 880M/LAC Ni2
882/LAC Ni2 LA100, MC900,
Excalibur 8018-C1, 8018-C3 MR, 9018-M MR MC1100
LH-110M MR (12)

Excalibur 8018-C1, 8018-C3 MR, 9018-M MR 860, 880M/LA100


LH-110M MR (12) LA100,
MC1100
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-110M MR (12) LA100,
MC1100

LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860, 960/LA75 LA75 NR-203 Ni1% 81Ni1-H

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)


(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11) (16) (23)

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A501 Structural Tubing 58 min 36 min


A508 Pressure Vessel Forgings, 1 & 1A 70-95 36 min
Quenched & Tempered 2-C1 & 3 (.75% Ni, .5% Mo) 80-105 50 min
2-C2, 3-C2 (.75% Ni, .5% Mo) 90-115 65 min
4N-C3 (3.25% Ni, 1.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 90-115 70 min
4N-C1 & 5-C1 (3.25% Ni, 1.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 105-130 85 min
4N-C2 & 5-C2 (3.25% Ni, 1.75% Cr, .5% Mo) 115-140 100 min
22-C3 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 85-110 55 min
A514 Quenched & Tempered Plate All Grades > 2 1/2 100-130 90 min

All Grades 2 1/2 & under 110-130 100 min

A515 High Temperature Pressure Vessel Plate 60 60-80 32 min


65 & 70 65-85 & 70-90 35 min & 38 min
A516 Pressure Vessel Plate 55 & 60 55-75 & 60-80 30 min & 32 min
65 & 70 65-85 & 70-90 35 min & 38 min
A517 Pressure Vessel, Quenched & Tempered All Grades 2 1/2 & under 115-135 100 min
All Grades 2 1/2 - 6 105-135 90 min
A521 Closed Die Forgings AA,AB,CE,CF & CF1 75 min to 85 min 37 min to 55 min
AC, AD & CG 82 min to 96 min 48 min to 58 min
CA, CC & CC1 60 min to 66 min 30 min to 33 min
AE 95 min to 105 min 75 min to 80 min
A523 High Pressure Pipe (4 -12 Dia.) A 48 min 30 min

B 60 min 35 min

A524 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe, for Atmospheric I 60-85 35 min


& Lower Temps.
II 55-80 30 min

A529 High Strength C-Mn Steel of Structural Quality 42 60-85 42 min


50 & 55 70-100 50 min & 55 min
A533 Pressure Vessel, Quench. & Temp. Mn-Mo-Ni Class 1, Type A, B, C, & D 80-100 50 min
Type A (.50% Mo)Type B (.50% Mo,.55% Ni) Class 2, Type A, B, C, & D 90-115 70 min
Type C(.50%Mo,.85%Ni)Type D(.50%Mo.30%Ni) Class 3, Type A, B, C, & D 100-125 83 min

A537 Pressure Vessel Plate C-Mn-Si 1 (Normalized) </= 2.5 70 min 50 min
1 (Normalized) >2.5 - 4 65 min 45 min
2 & 3 Quen & Temp </= 2.5 80 min 60 min & 55 min
2 & 3 Quen & Temp >2.5 - 4 75 min 55 min & 50 min
2 & 3 Quen & Temp >4 - 6 70 min 46 min & 40 min
A539 Tubing for Gas & Oil Lines 2-3/8 Max. Dia., 1/8 Max. Thickness 45 min 35 min
A541 Pressure Vessel Forgings, Quenched & Tempered 1, 1A 70-95 36 min
Grades 2 & 3 (.5% Mo) 2 Class 1, & 3 Class 1 80-105 50 min
Grade 4N, Class 3 (1.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 11 Class 4 80-105 50 min
Grade 11 Class 4 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 2 Class 2, 3 Class 2 90-115 65 min
Grade 22 Classes 3, 4, & 5 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 22 Class 4 105-130 85 min
22 Class 5 115-140 100 min
4N Class 3 90-115 70 min
22 Class 3 85-110 55 min
A542 Pressure Vessel Plates, Quenched & Tempered Class 1, Type A, B, & C 105-125 85 min
Type A & B (2.25%Cr, 1%Mo) Class 2, Type A, B, & C 115-135 100 min
Type C (3%Cr,1%Mo,+V,Ti,B) Class 3, Type A, B, & C 95-115 75 min
Class 4 & 4a, Type A, B, & C 85-110 55 min & 60 min
A543 Pressure Vessel Plate, Quenched & Tempered Class 1, Type B & C 105-125 85 min
(1.5% Cr, .4%Mo) Class 2, Type B & C 115-135 100 min
Type B 3% Ni, Type C 2.75% Ni Class 3, Type B & C 90-115 70 min
A556 Seamless, Cold-Drawn Feedwater Heater Tubes A2 47 min 26 min
(1-1/4 Max. Dia.)
B2 60 min 37 min

C2 70 min 40 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)


(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82
LH-110M MR 882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82
LH-110M MR LA100
LH-110M MR (12)

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


LH-110M, (7) (12) LA100,
MC1100
LH-110M, (7) (12) LA100,
MC1100
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(7) (12)
LH-110M MR, (7) (12)
Excalibur 9018-M MR 960, 860/LA75, 860/LA85 LA75 81Ni1-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14) LA90 91K2-H
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-110M MR (12) LA100
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, 780/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, 780/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82 LA75 (24)
LH-110M, (4) 882, 8500, MIL800-H/LA82 LA90 91K2-H
LH-110M MR 8500, MIL800-H/LA82 LA100,
MC1100
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), 882, 8500/LA85 LA75 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR MIL800-H/LA-71 (16) (18) (24)
(1), LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR MIL800-H/LA-71 (16) (18) (24)
(2), (4) (16)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), 880M/LA90 LA90 (24)
LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
882, 8500/LA82 LA100, MC900 91K2-H
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100

MC1100
Excalibur 9018-M MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100

LH-110M MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93


MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
LH-110M, (7) (12) LA100, MC1100

LH-110M MR MIL800-H, 880M, 8500/LA100 LA100 91K2-H


Excalibur 7018, (16)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, (16)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, (16)
LH-78 MR

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A557 Electric-Resistance Welded Feedwater Heater Tubes A2 47 min 26 min


(1-1/4 Max. Dia.)
B2 60 min 37 min

C2 70 min 40 min

A562 Pressure Vessel Plate, Carbon Steel, Mn-Ti, for 55-75 30 min
Glass or Diffused Metallic Coatings

A569 Hot-Rolled Sheet, 0.15% Max C, Type A, B, & C None Specified None Specified
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1011)
A570 Structural Sheet & Strip, Hot-Rolled 30, 33, 36, 40, & 45 49,52,53,55,&60 min 30,33,36,40,&45 min
Max. Thickness 0.229 50 & 55 65 & 70 min 50 &55 min
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1011)
A572 High Strength Structural Columbium-Vanadium 42 60 min 42 min
50 65 min 50 min
55 70 min 55 min
60 75 min 60 min
65 80 min 65 min
A573 Structural Plate of Improved Toughness 58 58-71 min 32 min
65 65-77 min 35 min
70 70-90 min 42 min
A587 Low Carbon Steel Pipe, Chem. Industry 48 min 30 min

A588 High Strength Structural, with Atmospheric All Structural Shapes & Plates 4 & Under 70 min 50 min
Corrosion Resistance (Recommended consumables Plates over 4 to 5
are the same regardless of thicknesses) 67 min 46 min
Plates over 5 63 min 42 min
A589 Seamless & Welded Carbon Steel Water-Well Pipe Butt Welded 48 min 30 min

A 48 min 30 min

B 60 min 35 min

A592 Pressure Vessels, Quenched & Tempered, A (.75% Cr), E (1.75% Cr,.5% Mo), Up to 2.5 Up to 2.5
Forged Fittings F (.5% Cr, .5% Mo) 115-135 100 min
> 2.5 - 4 > 2.5 - 4
105-135 90 min
A595 Structural Tubing A 65 min 55 min

B 70 min 60 min

C (Weather Resistant, Cu,Cr,Ni) 70 min 60 min

A606 Sheet, Hot & Cold Rolled, High-Strength, Hot Rolled [As Rolled & Annealed or 70 & 65 min 50 & 45 min
Low-Alloy, Atmospheric Corrosion Resistant Normalized]
Cold Rolled [Cut Lengths & Coils] 65 min 45 min
A607 Sheet, High Strength, Low Alloy 45 60 min 45 min
Co or V or Both 50, 55, & 60 65 & 70 min 50 & 55 min
Cold Rolled or Hot Rolled 65 80 min 65 min
(Disconinued 8/00, replaced with A1008 & A1011) 70 85 min 70 min
A611 Structural Sheet A&B 42 & 45 min 25 & 30 min
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008) C Types 1 & 2 48 min 33 min
D Types 1 & 2 52 min 40 min
E (Full Hard Product) 82 min 80 min
A612 Pressure Vessel Plate for Low Temperature 0.5 & Under 83-105 50 min

Service > 0.5 81-101 50 min

A615 Billet Steel Bars, Concrete Reinforcement 40 70 min 40 min


(0.376-2.257 Dia.) 60 90 min 60 min
75 100 min 75 min

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Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16)


LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16)
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)

(2) (16) (17) (23)


(1) (16) (17) (23)

(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)


(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 960/LA75, 860/LA85 LA75 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 960/LA75, 860/LA85 LA75 (24)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) LA75, (16) (18) (23), (24)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), (6), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, (1), (6) AXXX10/L61, 880,880M/LAC-Ni2 (29) (22) (23), (25)

960,860/LA75 (15)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (17) (23)


LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1 (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (17) (23)


LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (17) (23)
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LA75 (19) 81Ni1-H
LH-78, LH-8018-C3 MR

(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)

(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)


(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA90 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14) LA90 (24)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14) LA90, MC900 91K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, C1 MR, (10) LA75 (24)
Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, C1 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR, C1 MR, (10), 880M/L56 LA75 (24)
Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, C1 MR
(1) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 9018-M MR LA90 91K2-H
LH-110M MR LA100, MC1100

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A616 Rail-Steel Bars For Concrete Reinforcement 50 80 min 50 min


(Max 1.410 Dia.) 60 90 min 60 min
(Discontinued 9/99, replaced with A996)
A617 Axle-Steel for Concrete Reinforcement 40 70 min 40 min
(Max 1.410 Dia.) 60 90 min 60 min
(Discontinued 9/99, replaced with A996)
A618 Low Alloy Structural Tubing Ia,Ib,II, </= 3/4 Wall Thickness 70 min 50 min

Ia,Ib,II, > 3/4 Wall Thickness 67 min 46 min

III 65 min 50 min

A620 Steel Sheet, Drawing Quality, Special Killed 40 min 20 min


(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008)
A633 Normalized High Strength Low Alloy Structural A 63-83 42 min
C 70-90 & 65-85 50 min & 46 min

D 70-90 & 65-85 50 min & 46 min


E </= 2.5 & >2.5 - 4 80-100 60 min & 55 min

E > 4 75-95 55 min

A656 High Strength, Low Alloy Structural 50 60 min 50 min


60 70 min 60 min
70 80 min 70 min
80 90 min 80 min

A660 Cast Pipe, for High Temperature Service WCA 60 min 30 min

WCB 70 min 36 min

WCC 70 min 40 min

A662 Pressure Vessel, Low & Moderate Temp. A (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -75 F) 58-78 40 min
B (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -50 F) 65-85 40 min
C (CVN Req - 15 ft-lbs @ -50 F) 70-90 43 min
A668 Carbon & Alloy Steel Forgings A (Untreated) 47 min
Minimum Tensiles & Yields Requirements vary B (Annealed, or normal, or normal & temp.) 60 min 30 min
with size of forging. C (Annealed, or normal, or normal & temp.) 66 min 33 min
D (Normal, annealed, or normal & temp.) 75 min 37 min
E (Normal&temp, or double normal & temp) 83 & 85 min 43 & 44 min

F (Quench&temp,ornormal,quench,&temp.) 82, 85, & 90 min 48, 50, & 55 min


G (Annealed, or normal,or normal & temp.) 80 min 50 min
H (Normal & temp.) 90 min 58 & 60 min
J (Normal&temp, or normal,quech,&temp.) 90 & 95 min 65 & 70 min
K (Normal,quench, & temp.) 100 & 105 min 75 & 80 min
L (Normal,quench, & temp.) 110,115, &125 min 85, 95, 105 min
M (Normal,quench, & temp.) 135,140 &145 min 110,115 &120 min
N (Normal,quench, & temp.) 160,165 &170 min 130, 135 &140 min
A672 Steel Pipe for High-Pressure Service at Moderate Grade designates type of plate used to
Temperatures make pipe. See ASTM Spec. for plate
material information.
A675 Steel Bars 45 45-55 22.5 min
50 50-60 25 min
55 55-65 27.5 min
60 60-72 30 min
65 65-77 32.5 min
70 70-85 35 min
75 75-90 37.5 min
80 80 min 40 min
90 90 min 55 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR LA75 (24)


Excalibur 9018-M MR LA90 91K2-H

(1) (16) (18) (23)


Excalibur 9018-M MR LA90 91K2-H

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR
(2) (16) (18) (23)

LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, (1) (10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L50 (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, (1) (10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L51 LA75, (16) (18) (23)

LH-8018-C3 MR, (1), Excalibur 8018-C3 MR, (1) (10), 860, 882/L61, 880M/L52 LA75, LA90 (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 880M/L56, AXXX10/L61, 860/LA-71 LA75, LA90 (24)

LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 880M/L56, AXXX10/L61, 860/LA-71 LA75, LA90 (24)

(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), 880M/LA-71 LA75, LA90 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14), 880M, MIL800-H/LA100 LA90, MC900, 91K2-H
LA100
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR, (4)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/L-S3 LA75 NR-207 (24)
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/L-S3 LA75 (19) (24)
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/L-S3 LA75 (19) (24)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) LA75, (16) (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA75, LA90, 91K2-H
MC900
(14) LA75, LA90 (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA75, LA90 (23)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (13) LA90, MC900 91K2-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR (13) LA90, MC900 91K2-H
LH-110M MR (14) LA100, MC1100
(14) LA100, MC1100

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)


(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA75, LA90 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (13) LA90, MC900 91K2-H

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A678 Quenched & Tempered Structural Plate A 70-90 50 min


B 80-100 60 min
C [ < 3/4, 3/4 - 1-1/2, 1-1/2 - 2] 85-105, 90-110, 95-115 65, 70, & 75 min
D 90-110 75 min
A690 H-Piles & Sheet Piling 70 min 50 min
A691 Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe, (> 16 Dia.) Grade designates type of plate used to
make pipe. See ASTM Spec. for plate
material information.
A692 Seamless L.A. Steel Tubes, 1/2% Mo. 64-84 42 min SA-85
(5 Max. Dia.)
A694 Carbon & Alloy Steel Forgings F42 60 min 42 min

F46 60 min 46 min

F48 62 min 48 min

F50 64 min 50 min

F52 66 min 52 min

F56 68 min 56 min

F60 75 min 60 min


F65 77 min 65 min
F70 82 min 70 min
A695 Bars, for Fluid Power 35 Type A, B, C, & D 60 min 35 min
40 Type A, B, C, & D 70 min 40 min
45 Type A, C, & D 80 min 45 min
50 Type A, C, & D 90 min 50 min
A696 Carbon Steel Bars - Pressure Piping Components B 60 min 35 min

C 70 min 40 min

A706 Low Alloy Bars for Concrete Reinforcement 80 min 60 min, 78 max
A707 Carbon & Alloy Steel Flanges for Low Temp. L1, Class 1 & 2 60 & 66 min 42 & 52 min
Service Impact Test Temperatures - L2, Class 1, 2, & 3 60, 66, & 75 min 42, 52, & 60 min
L1 @ -20 F L3, Class 1, 2, & 3 60, 66, & 75 min 42, 52, & 60 min
L2 & L3 @ -50 F L4, Class 1, 2, & 3 60, 66, & 75 min 42, 52, & 60 min
L4, L5, & L6 @ -80 F L5, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 60,66,75, &90 min 42,52,60, &75 min
L7 & L8 @ -100 F L6, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 60,66,75, &90 min 42,52,60, &75 min
L7, Class 1, & 2 60 & 66 min 42 & 52 min
L8, Class 1, 2, 3, & 4 60,66,75, &90 min 42,52,60, &75 min
A709 Structural Steel For Bridges. For bridge 36 (Similar to A36) 58 min & 58-80 36 min
fabrication, AASHTO/AWS D1.5 is often 50 (Similar to A572, Grade 50) 65 min 50 min
applicable. The filler metals listed for A709 50S (Similar to A992) 65 min 50-65
include those options thatmeet both the 50W, Type A, B, & C (Similar to A588) 70 min 50 min
strength requirements for theapplication, 70W (Similar to A852) 90-110 70 min
as well as meeting the requirements of HPS 50W 70 min 50 min
D1.5-2002. HPS 70W 90-110 70 min
100, 100W, </= 2-1/2 (Similar to A514) 110-130 100 min
100, 100W, 2-1/2 to 4 (Similar to A514) 100-130 90 min
A710 Low-C Age-Hardening A, Class 1{CVN Reqt 20 ft-lb @ -50 F} 90 min 80 & 85 min
Gr. A (.85% Ni,.75% Cr,+Cu,Mo,Cb), Gr B (1.25% A, Class 2 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -50 F} 60, 65, & 72 min 50, 55, 60, & 65 min
Ni + Cu & Cb), Gr. C (.85% Ni, + Mo, Cu, & Cb) A, Class 3 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -80 F} 70, 75, & 85 min 60, 65, & 75 min
Class 1- As-rolled & Precipitation Heat Treated, B (As-Rolled & Precipitation Heat Treated) 88 & 90 min 75, 80, 82, 85 min
Class 2- Normalized & Precipitation Heat Treated, C, Class 1 100 min 90 min
Class 3- Quenched & Precipitation Heat Treated, C, Class 3 {CVN Reqt 50 ft-lb @ -80 F} 90 & 95 min 80 & 85 min
A714 Low Alloy Pipe I 70 min 50 min
Type F- Furnace Butt Welded II 70 min 50 min
Type E- Electric-Resistance Welded III 65 min 50 min
Type S- Seamless IV (.2-.5% Ni, 1% Cr) 58 min 36 min
Grades I, II, & III- Class 2 Pipe V, Type F & Type E, S (2% Ni) 55 min & 65 min 40 min & 46 min
(A714 continued on next page)

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

LH-8018-C3 MR, (1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


LH-8018-C3 MR (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (24)
LH-110M 8500/LA85 LA100, MC1100 91K2-H
LH-110M 8500/LA85 LA100, MC1100 91K2-H
See A588 See A588 See A588 See A588 See A588

LA90

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR, LH-D80, LH-D90 (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, LH-D80, LH-D90 (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M, 882, 960/LA92, 880M/LA90 LA90 81K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(3) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (11) LA75, LA90 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (13) LA90, MC900 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, (16) (18) (23)
LH-78 MR
LH-8018-C3 MR LA75, LA90 (24)
Excalibur 7018-1 (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 7018-1 960, 860, 880M/LA75 LA75 NR-207 81K2-H
Excalibur 7018-1 960, 860, 880M/LA75 LA75 NR-207 81K2-H
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA75 LA75 NR-207 91K2-H
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA100 LA75 NR-207 91K2-H
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA100 LA75 NR-207 91K2-H
880M/LAC-Ni2

(1) (10), (11) (18) (23)


(1) (10), (11) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1), (6) (15) (22) (25)
Excalibur 9018-M MR MIL800HPNi/LA85, (31) 91K2-H
(1), (6) (15) (22) (25)
Excalibur 9018-M MR MIL800HPNi/LA85, (31)
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M/LA100 LA100 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/LA75 LA75 NR-207
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA100
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14) LA90 91K2-H
LH-110M MR (13) LA100, MC1100
(12) LA100
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860/LA75 LA75 NR-203 Ni1% 81Ni1-H
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur, 8018-C3 MR 880, 880M/LAC-Ni2

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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A714 Grades IV, V, VI, VII, & VIII- VI,Type E&S (.75% Ni,.33% max Cr,.15% Mo) 65 min 46 min
(contd) Class 4 Pipe (Class 4- 4 times Corrosion Resistance VII,TypeE&S (.24 - 1.3% Cr,.68% Ni) 65 min 45 min
of Carbon Steel) VIII, Type E & S (.5% Ni) 70 min 50 min
A715 High Strength, Low-Alloy Sheet & Strip 50 60 min 50 min
(Discontinued 8/00, replaced with A1008 & A1011) 60 70 min 60 min
70 80 min 70 min
80 90 min 80 min
A724 Pressure Vessel Plates Quenched & Tempered A 90-110 70 min
C-Mn-Si Steel B 95-115 75 min
C 90-110 70 min
A727 Notch-Tough Carbon Steel Forgings 60-85 36 min
A732 Castings, for High Strength at Elevated 1A, 2A, 3A 60, 65, 75 min 40, 45, & 48 min
Temperatures 2Q, 5N 85 min 60 & 55 min
4A, 6N (.4%Mo) 90 min 50 & 60 min
3Q, 13Q 100 & 105 min 90 & 85 min
11Q (1.75% Ni), 4Q 120 & 125 min 85 & 90 min
A734 Pressure Vessel Plates, High Strength, Type A (1%Ni, 1%Cr,.35%Mo, for use @-80 F) 77-97 65 min
Low Alloy, Quenched & Tempered Type B (for use @ -20 F) 77-97 65 min
A735 Pressure Vessel Plates Low C-Mn-(.4%) Mo-Cb Class 1 80-100 65 min
for Moderate & Lower Temperature Service Class 2 85-105 70 min
Class 3 90-110 75 min
Class 4 95-115 80 min
A736 Pressure Vessel Plates A, Class 1 90-110 80 min
Low-C Age-Hardening A, Class 2 60-80 to 72-92 50 min to 65 min
Gr A (.85% Ni,.75% Cr, +Cu, Mo, Cb) A, Class 3 70-90 to 85-105 60 min to 75 min
Gr C (.85% Ni,+Cu, Mo, Cb) C, Class 1 100 -120 90 min
C, Class 3 90-110 to 95-115 80 min to 85 min
A737 Pressure Vessel Plates, High-Strength, Low-Alloy B 70-90 50 min
C 80-100 60 min
A738 Pressure Vessel, Heat Treated, C-Mn-Si, A (</= 2.5 Norm or Q & T, > 2.5 Q & T) 75-95 45 min
for Moderate & Low Temperature Service B (All Thicknesses Quenched & Tempered) 85-102 60 min
C (All Thicknesses Quenched & Tempered) 70-90 to 80-100 46, 55, & 60 min

A739 Steel Bars, for Elevated Temperature B 11 (1.25% Cr, .5% Mo) 70-95 45 min
or Pressure Contain Parts B 22 (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo) 75-95 45 min
A757 Steel Castings, for Pressure Containing, A1Q, A2Q (CVNs @ -50F) 65 & 70 min 35 & 40 min
for Low Temperature Service B2N, B2Q (2.5% Ni), (CVNs @ -100F) 70 min 40 min
Qs-Quenched & Tempered C1Q (1.75% Ni,.2% Mo), (CVNs @ -50F) 75 min 55 min
Ns- Normalized & Tempered, D1N1, D1Q1 (2.5% Cr,1% Mo) 85 & 115 min 55 min
D1N2, D1Q2 (2.5% Cr,1% Mo) 95 & 125 min 75 min
A758 Pipe Fittings with Improved Notch Tough. 60 60-85 35 min
70 70-95 38 min
A765 Pressure Vessel Forgings with Mandatory CVN I 60-85 30 min
Reqts CVN Test Temperature - II 70-95 36 min
Grades I & IV @ -20 F, Grade II @ -50 F, III (3.5% Ni) 70-95 37.5 min
Grade III @ -150 F IV 80-105 50 min
A769 Carbon & High-Strength Electric Resistance 36 53 min 36 min
Welded Steel Structural Shapes 40 55 min 40 min
W indicates Steel Grades having Atmospheric 45 60 min 45 min
Corrosion Resistrance Approx. 2 times that of 45W 65 min 45 min
Carbon Structural Steel with Copper. 50 65 min 50 min
Class 1 - General Structural use for Static Loads 50W 70 min 50 min
Class 2 - Structural use where Fatigue Loading 60 75 min 60 min
Occurs 80 90 min 80 min
A782 Pressure Vessel Plates, Quenched & Tempered Class 1 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo) 97-119 80 min
Mn-Cr-Mo-Si-Zr Class 2 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo) 107-129 90 min
Class 3 (.75% Cr, .4% Mo) 115-136 100 min
A808 High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Structural 60, 65, & 65 min 42, 46, & 50 min
C-Mn-Cb-V, CVNs @ -50 F
A812 High-Strength, Low-Alloy Sheet, Pressure Vessels 65 85-110 65 min
Specification was discontinued 1997 80 100-125 80 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860/LA75 LA75 NR-203 Ni1% 81Ni1-H


LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860/LA75 LA75 NR-203 Ni1% 81Ni1-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860/LA75 LA75 NR-203 Ni1% 81Ni1-H
(2) (16) (17) (23)
(3) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3, Excalibur 8018-C3 LA75 (24)
LA90, MC900 91K2-H
LH-110M MR 8500/LA85 LA100, MC1100 91K2-H
LH-110M MR 8500/LA85 LA100, MC1100 91K2-H
LH-110M MR 8500/LA85 LA100, MC1100 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(13) LA75 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14) LA90, LA100 91K2-H
LH-110M MR (12) LA100, MC1100

LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 8500, 880M/LA85 LA100 81K2-H


Excalibur 9018-M MR 8500/L-S3 LA75 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (34) LA75 81K2-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M/LA90 LA90 81K2-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M/LA90 LA90, MC900 91K2-H
LH-110M MR MIL800-H,880M/LA100 LA100, MC900 91K2-H
(14) LA100 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018-1 (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR (14) LA75 (24)
LH-110M MR (12) LA100, MC1100
LH-110M MR (12) LA100, MC1100
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (10), (13) L-75, LA90 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860, 880M, 882/LA-71 LA75 (24)
(14) LA75, LA100 91K2-H, (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA75, LA100 91K2-H

LH-90 MR, Jet-LH 8018-B2 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA92, (26)


Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
Excalibur 7018-1, LH-75 MR 880M/LA75 LA75 (19) 81K2-H
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LAC-Ni2
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA75 LA75 81K2-H
LH-110M MR (12) LA100, MC1100

Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78 MR (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 7018-1, 880M/L56 LA75 (19) 81K2-H

LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA75 (24)


(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(3), (6) (10), (11), (15) (16), LA75 (17) (23), (25)
(3) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(3), (6) (10), (11), (15) (16), LA75 (17) (23), (25)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA75 (19) (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (13) LA100 91K2-H
(12) LA100 91K2-H
LH-110M MR (12) MC1100

Excalibur 7018-1 8500/L-S3 LA75 (19) (24)

Excalibur 9018-M MR LA75 81K2-H


LH-110M MR LA100, MC1100

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ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A822 Steel Tubing, Hydraulic Service, 1/8-3 Dia. 45 min 25 min


A832 Pressure Vessel, Cr-Mo-V-Ti-B Grade 21V (3% Cr, 1% Mo, .25% V-Ti-B) 85-110 60 min

Grade 22V (2.25% Cr, 1% Mo, .25% V) 85-110 60 min

A841 Pressure Vessel Plates, TMCP Class 1, up to and including 2.5 & > 2.5 70-90 & 65-85 50 min & 45 min
Class 2, up to and including 2.5 & > 2.5 80-100 & 75-95 60 min & 55 min
A847 Low Alloy Tubing with Improved Atmospheric 70 min 50 min
Corrosion
A850 Steel Bars, C-Mn Class 1 70-99 50 min
Class 2 70-99 50 min
A852 Quenched & Tempered Low Alloy Structural Plate 90-110 70 min
A858 Heat Treated Fittings for Low-Temp. & Corrosive CVN Req- 20 ft-lbs @ -50 F 70-95 36 min
Service, Max .60% Ni %, .30% Cr, .35% Cu
A859 Steel Forgings, Age Harden Class 1 65-85 55 min
Ni-Cu-Cr-Mo-Cb Class 2 75-95 65 min
A860 High-Strength Fittings WPHY 42 60-85 42 min
CVN Reqt - 30 ft-lbs @ -50 F WPHY 46 63-88 46 min
Max. Ni 1.0%, Stress Relieved WPHY 52 66-91 52 min
1 hour @ 1150 F WPHY 60 75-100 60 min
WPHY 65 77-102 65 min
WPHY 70 80-105 70 min
A871 High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Structural, 60 75 min 60 min
with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance 65 80 min 65 min
A873 Steel Sheet Pressure Vessels, 2.25% Cr-1% Mo Class 1 60-85 30 min
for use @ elevated temperatures Class 2 75-100 45 min
(Discontinued in 1997) Class 3 85-110 60 min
Class 4 95-120 75 min
Class 5 130-160 100 min
A907 Sheet & Strip, Hot-Rolled, Structural Quality 30, 33, 36, & 40 49,52,53, &55 min 30,33,36, &40 min
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018)
A913 High-Strength Low Alloy Shapes of 50 65 min 50 min
Structural Quality, Produced by 60 75 min 60 min
Quenching & Self-Tempering Process 65 80 min 65 min
70 90 min 70 min
A935 Steel, Sheet & Strip, High Strength Low - 45 60 min 45 min
Alloy Colubium or Vanadium or Both 50, 55, & 60 65 & 70 min 50 & 55 min
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018) 65 80 min 65 min
70 85 min 70 min
A936 High Strength, Low-Alloy 50 60 min 50 min
Sheet & Strip, Heavy Thickness Coils 60 70 min 60 min
(Discontinued 6/01, replaced with A1018) 70 80 min 70 min
80 90 min 80 min
A945 High Strength, Low - Alloy Structual Plate w/Low 50 70-90 50 min
Carbon & Restricted Sulfur for Improved Weldability 65 78-100 65min
A984 Steel Line Pipe, black, Plain-End, 35 60 min 35-70
Electric-Resistance-Welded 45 65 min 45-72

55 70 min 55-80

65 75 min 65-85
80 90 min 80-97
A992 Steel for Structural Shapes for use in Building 65 min 50-65
Framing
A996 Rail-Steel & Axle-Steel for Concrete Reinforcement 40 70 min 40 min
50 80 min 50 min
60 90 min 60 min

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

(2), (4) (16)


Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

Jet-LH 9018-B3 MR MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

(1) (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)


LH-8018-C3, Excalibur 8018-C3 860, 960/LA75 LA75 81Ni1-H
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, (10), (11) (16) (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR
(1) (10) (16) (18) (23)
(1) (10) (16) (18) (23)
Excalibur 9018-M MR MIL800-HPNi/LA85, (31) MC1100 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018, 7018-1, LH-78, 880M/L56 LA75 NR-207 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA75 LA75
LH-8018-C1 MR, Excalibur 8018-C1 MR 880M/LA75 LA75
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/LS3
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/LS3
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/LS3
8500/LA85
8500/LA85

LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860, 960/LA75 LA75 81Ni1-H


LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 860,960/LA75 LA75 81Ni1-H
Jet-LH 9018-B3L MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
Jet-LH 9018-B3L MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93
Jet-LH 9018-B3L MIL800-H, 880M, 882/LA93

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)

LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 761/L61, 860, 960/L50 LA75 (18) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 960/LA75 LA75 (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 960/LA75 LA75 NR-311 Ni (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M/LA100 (24)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR (14) LA90 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR (14) LA90 (24)
(2) (16) (17) (23)
(3) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR LA75 (24)
LA90, MC900 91K2-H
Excalibur 7018-1 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 NR-203MP (24)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+, FW 5P+, SA HYP+, 860/L60, L61 (16) (21) (23)
SA 70+, SA 80
SA 70+, SA 80, SA HYP+, LH-D80, LH-D90, 860/L60, L61 L56 (21) (24)
Pipeliner 8P+
SA 70+, SA 80, LH-D80, LH-D90, Pipeliner 8P+ 860/L60, L61 L56 (21) (24)
SA 90 (28), LH-D90, 880M/LA90 LA90 91K2-H
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)

(1) (16) (18) (23)


LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR LA75 (24)
Excalibur 9018-M MR LA90 91K2-H

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ASTM TENSILE YIELD
NO. DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

A1008 Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Structural, High Strength


Low-Alloy. High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
CS,(Types A, B, & C), DS,
(Types A & B), DDS, EDDS }
20-40, 22-35,
17-29,15-25
Formability. SS, Grades 25, 30, 33, & 40 42,45,48, &52 min 25,30,33, &40 min
SS, Grade 80 82 min 80 min
HSLAS, Grade 45 Class 1 & 2 60 & 55 45 min
HSLAS, Grade 50 Class 1 & 2 65 & 60 50 & 55
HSLAS, Grade 55 Class 1 & 2 70 & 65 min 50 & 55
HSLAS, Grade 60 Class 1 & 2 75 & 70 min 60 & 65
HSLAS, Grade 65 Class 1 & 2 80 & 75 min 60 & 65
HSLAS, Grade 70 Class 1 & 2 85 & 80 70 min
HSLAS-F Grade 50 60 min 50 min
HSLAS-F Grade 60 70 min 60 min
HSLAS-F Grade 70 80 min 70 min
HSLAS-F Grade 80 90 min 80 min
A1011 Steel, Sheet, Hot-Rolled, Structural, High Strength 20-40, 22-35,
CS,(Types A, B, & C), DS,types (A & B)
Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved 17-29,15-25
Formability. SS, Grades 25, 30, 33, & 40 42,45,48, &52 min 25,30,33, &40 min
SS, Grade 80 82 min 80 min
HSLAS, Grade 45 Class 1 & 2 60 & 55 min 45 min
HSLAS, Grade 50 Class 1 & 2 65 & 60 min 50 & 55 min
HSLAS, Grade 55 Class 1 & 2 70 & 65 min 50 & 55 min
HSLAS, Grade 60 Class 1 & 2 75 & 70 min 60 & 65 min
HSLAS, Grade 65 Class 1 & 2 80 & 75 min 60 & 65 min
HSLAS, Grade 70 Class 1 & 2 85 & 80 min 70 min
HSLAS-F Grade 50 60 min 50 min
HSLAS-F Grade 60 70 min 60 min
HSLAS-F Grade 70 80 min 70 min
HSLAS-F Grade 80 90 min 80 min
A1018 Steel, Sheet, Hot-Rolled, Structural, High Strength SS, Grades 25, 30, 33, & 40 42,45,48, &52 min 25,30,33, &40 min
Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved SS, Grade 80 82 min 80 min
Formability. HSLAS, Grade 45 Class 1 & 2 60 & 55 45 min
HSLAS, Grade 50 Class 1 & 2 65 & 60 min 50 & 55
HSLAS, Grade 55 Class 1 & 2 70 & 65 min 50 & 55
HSLAS, Grade 60 Class 1 & 2 75 & 70 min 60 & 65
HSLAS, Grade 65 Class 1 & 2 80 & 75 min 60 & 65
HSLAS, Grade 70 Class 1 & 2 85 & 80 min 70 min

HSLAS-F Grade 50 60 min 50 min


HSLAS-F Grade 60 70 min 60 min
HSLAS-F Grade 70 80 min 70 min
HSLAS-F Grade 80 90 min 80 min

** For Gas Shielded processes (GMAW & FCAW-G), the type of gas shielding used will affect the electrode operability characteristics and mechanical
properties. All suggestions listed in this guide are based on the resultant mechanical properties when the electrode is used with the shielding gas
required for AWS classification. Changes in shielding gas may make the suggestions inappropriate, or create new options. Selecting the correct
shielding gas is beyond the scope of this document.

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SMAW SAW GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)

(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)


Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M, 8500/LA90 LA90 91K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M, 8500/LA90 LA90 91K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M, 8500/LA90 LA90 91K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M, 8500/LA90 LA90 91K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M, 8500/LA90 LA90 91K2-H
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500, 8500-H2/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500, 8500-H2/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500, 8500-H2/L-S3, LA75 81K2-H
LA85
(2) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
(1) (10), (11) (16) (17) (23)
LH-8018-C3 MR, Excalibur 8018-C3 MR 8500, 8500-H2/L-S3, LA85 LA75 81K2-H
Excalibur 9018-M MR 880M, 8500/LA90 LA90 91K2-H

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2H C-Mn Steel plate for Offshore Platform 42 (CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F) 62-82 42 min

50,</= 2.5(CVN Requirement 30ft-lbs@-40F) 70-90 50 min

50, > 2.5(CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @-40F) 70-90 47 min

2W Steel Plates for Offshore Structures, 42 (CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F) 62 min 42-67
Produced by Thermo-Mechanical Control
Processing (TMCP)

50 (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F) 65 min 50-75

50T (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F) 70 min 50-80

60 (CVN Requirement 35 ft-lbs @ -40F) 75 min 60-90

2Y Steel Plates, Quenched & Tempered, for 42 (CVN Requirement 25 ft-lbs @ -40 F) 62 min 42-67
Offshore Structures

50 (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F) 65 min 50-75

50T (CVN Requirement 30 ft-lbs @ -40F) 70 min 50-80

60 (CVN Requirement 35 ft-lbs @ -40F) 75 min 60-90

5L Welded Steel Line Pipe Product Specification Level (PSL) 1


A25 45 min 25 min

A 48 min 30 min

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Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
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SAW***
SMAW Longitudinal & GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**
Double-Ending
Spiral Seam*

Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
LH-8018-C3 MR 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
Excalibur 7018-1 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (19) (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85
LH-8018-C3 MR 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, 880M/L50, L-S3, LA85, LA75 (24)
960/L50, L61, LA85, 960/L50, L61, LA85,
882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3, 882, 8500, 860/L50, L-S3,
L61, LA85 L61, LA85

(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

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5L Welded Steel Line Pipe B 60 min 35 min


(contd)

X42 60 min 42 min

X46 63 min 46 min

X52 66 min 52 min

X56 71 min 56 min

X60 75 min 60 min

X65 77 min 65 min

X70 82 min 70 min

Product Specification Level (PSL) 2


B 60-110 33-65

X42 60-110 42-72

X46 63-110 46-76

X52 66-110 52-77

X56 71-110 56-79

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Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.

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SMAW Longitudinal & GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**
Double-Ending
Spiral Seam*

(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H


997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H


997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761, P223/L61, L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5, FW 5P+, SA HYP+, SA 70+, 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
16P, Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
16P,18P, LH-D80, LH-D90, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L50,L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L56 NR-207,-H
16P,18P, LH-D80, LH-D90, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
SA 70+, SA 80, 18P, LH-D80, 882/LA-71, LA75 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 NR-207,-H
LH-D90, Pipeliner 8P+ 997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
(2), (4) 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5, FW 5P+, SA HYP+, SA 70+, 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
16P, Pipeliner 6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

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FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE
STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
API TENSILE YIELD
SPEC DESCRIPTION GRADES (ksi) (ksi)

5L Welded Steel Line Pipe X60 75-110 60-82


(contd)

X65 77-110 65-87

X70 82-110 70-90

X80 90-120 80 min

Product Specification Levels (PSL) were added to the specification January 2000. PSL2 has mandatory requirements for carbon equivalent, notch
toughness, maximum yield strength, and maximum tensile strength.

* Welding on 2H, 2Y, and 2W grades is assumed to be multipass and longitudinal only. Welding on 5L grades is assumed to be single pass.

** For Gas-Shielded processes (GMAW & FCAW-G), the type of gas shielding used will affect the electrode operability characteristics and mechanical
properties. All suggestions listed in this guide are based on the resultant mechanical properties when the electrode is used with the shielding gas
required for AWS classification. Changes in shielding gas may make the suggestions inappropriate, or create new options. Selecting the correct
shielding gas is beyond the scope of this document.

*** SAW recommendations are starting points only. Because of the varying requirements and the high dilution rates involved with pipe welding, all
combinations should be tested on the pipe to be used to assure that all requirements are met.

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FILLER METAL SELECTOR GUIDE
SAW***
SMAW Longitudinal & GMAW** FCAW-S FCAW-G**
Double-Ending
Spiral Seam*

FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L60, L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L50, L56 NR-207,-H
16P,18P, Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D80, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D90, Pipeliner 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
FW 5P+,SAHYP+,SA 70+,SA 80, 860/L50,L61 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 L56 NR-207,-H
16P, 18P, Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D80, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D90, Pipeliner 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
6P+, Pipeliner 8P+ 995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
SA 70+, SA 80, 18P, LH-D80, 882/LA-71, LA75 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70 NR-207,-H
Pipeliner Lincoln LH-D90, 997/L61, L70, LA81
Pipeliner 8P+ 995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90
SA70+, SA80 (Both Root Only), MIL800-H, 880M/LA100 780/L61, 761,P223/L61,L70
SA90(28), 18P, LH-D90, 997/L61, L70, LA81
995N/L70, LA81, LA90
995/L61, L70, LA81, LA90

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Publication C1.50 | Issue Date 01/05 22801 Saint Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44117 U.S.A.
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