Class: EB-3
AWS: A5.23
Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.23 ASME SFA A5.23
Weld Process: Submerged Arc Welding Process
| AWS Chemical Composition Requirements | |
| C = 0.05 – 0.15 | Mn = 0.40 – 0.80 |
| Si = 0.05 – 0.30 | S = 0.025 max |
| P = 0.025 max | Cr = 2.25 – 3.00 |
| Mo = 0.90 – 1.10 | Cu = 0.35 max |
Available Sizes:
5/64 x 55c
3/32 x 55c
1/8 x 55c
5/32 x 55c
Application
EB-3 is used for submerged arc welding of 2 ¼ chrome, 1 moly steels.
Note:Both agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.
Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal.
| Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical) | ||
| C = 0.09 | P = 0.009 | Mo = 1.02 |
| Mn = 0.69 | S = 0.007 | Cu = 0.21 |
| Si = 0.22 | Cr = 2.55 | |
Note: Using Neutral flux
| Deposited All Weld Metal Properties % (AW) | |
| Tensile Strength | 94,500 psi |
| Yield Strength | 81,000 psi |
| Elongation | 19% |
Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable
Recommended Operation of Welding Rods
Weld parameters dependent upon the wire diameter and welding flux being used.
