Class: E430-16

AWS: A5.4

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.4     ASME SFA A5.4

Weld Process: Shielded Manual Metal Arc

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C=0.10 max	Si=0.90 max
Cr=15.0 – 18.0	P=0.04 max
Ni=0.60 max	S=0.03 max
Mn=1.0 max	Mo=0.75 max
Cu=0.75 max

Application

E430-16 is highly resistant to chemical corrosion and to oxidation up to 300ºF. This electrode can be used for welding type 430 steel and type 410 when the Chromium content of the plate is on the high side.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C=0.05	Cr=16.40	Si=0.42
Mn=0.65	P=0.023	S=0.024

 

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties %
(Typical) As-Welded
Yield Strength	74,000 psi
Tensile Strength	58,500 psi
Elongation	23%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable

Available Sizes & Recommended Welding Parameters
Diameter	Voltage	Flat	Amperage Vertical & Overhead
3/32	24-28	70-85	65-75
1/8	26-30	85-110	80-90
5/32	28-32	110-140	100-120
3/16	28-32	120-160	110-130