Typical Chemical Composition of the Wire (wt%)
| Wire |
C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
Mo |
| M-12K |
0.09 |
0.30 |
1.50 |
0.020 |
0.005 |
– |
| L-8 |
0.07 |
0.20 |
1.00 |
0.025 |
0.005 |
– |
| A-2 |
0.08 |
0.30 |
1.50 |
0.025 |
0.005 |
0.45 |
Typical Mechanical Properties of All-Weld Meta
| Wire |
Condition |
YS MPa(ksi) |
TS MPa(ksi) |
EL (%) |
Temp °C (°F) |
Impact ISO-V J (ft·lbs) |
| M-12K |
DC+, As-welded |
470(68) |
550(80) |
34 |
-50(-60) |
80(59) |
| M-12K |
DC+, 620°C×1hr |
430(62) |
540(78) |
35 |
-50(-60) |
80(59) |
| L-8 |
DC+, As-welded |
430(62) |
510(74) |
36 |
-40(-40) |
50(37) |
| L-8 |
DC+, 620°C×1hr |
410(59) |
500(73) |
37 |
-40(-40) |
50(37) |
| A-2 |
DC+, As-welded |
540(78) |
650(94) |
29 |
-20(0) |
60(44) |
| A-2 |
DC+, 620°C×1hr |
530(77) |
640(93) |
30 |
-20(0) |
60(44) |