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Medium & High Tensile Steel Electrodes

SUPERLINK 98D1

AWS/SFA 5.5: E9018-D1 IS:E63BD126

A low-hydrogen electrode with Mn-Mo chemistry for welding 80 ksi (550 MPa) class high-tensile, low-alloy steels. Excellent toughness and crack resistance.

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Technical specifications

Weld metal analysis, %
C Mn Si Mo P S
≤0.10%1.25–1.75%0.80% Max0.25–0.45%≤0.030%≤0.030%
Mechanical properties
Tensile strength ≥590 MPa
Yield strength ≥450 MPa
Elongation ≥20%
Notes CVN Impact: ≥27J @ −20°C

Welding procedure & parameters

DC+ (DCEP). All positions except VD. Preheat and interpass per WPS. Re-dry 300°C–350°C/2 hrs.

Typical applications

Heavy structural steel fabrication, offshore platforms, shipbuilding using HT80/HY80 steels, earth-moving equipment, construction machinery.

Storage & handling notes

Low-hydrogen type. Diffusible H ≤5 ml/100g. Strict preheat compliance required.

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