SPECIFICATIONS FOR SS WELDING RODS

1. Chromium content of weld metal deposited by these electrodes are not less than 10.5%.
2. For groove weld test assemblies:
a. Welding should be done in flat positions.
b. The test plate should not wrap more than 5 degree .If distorted more than 5deg. Then the weld plate
shall be discarded & should not be straightened.
3. For fillet weld test assemblies:
a. One edge of the Vertical plate (web) shall be machined throughout the length, so that the contact b/w
both the plate is proper.
b. When welding in the vertical position, the welding shall progress upwards.
c. After welding on one side the jt., the assembly shall be cooled upto 16oc by any means and then to be
welded on other side of the joint.

Electrodes: - Description & intended use of filler material.

E 209:
Chemical composition: 22 Cr, 11 Ni, 5.5 Mn, 2 Mo, 0.20 N.
Base metal: TYPE AISI 209.
Nitrogen strengthened austenitic stainless steel provides high strength and good
toughness over a wide range of temperatures.
Nitrogen alloying reduces the intergranular carbide precipitation in the weld area by
inhibiting carbon diffusion preventing intergranular corrosion.
Nitrogen alloying coupled with molybdenum provides superior resistance to pitting
& in service corrosion in aqueous chloride containing media.
This electrode can be used for joining dissimilar metals like Mild steel and stainless
steel. & also for direct overlay on MS.
E 219:
Chemical composition: 20 Cr, 6 Ni, 9 Mn, and 0.20 N.
Base Metal: AISI TYPE 219. Same as E 209.
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