Washington Alloy Co. USA 9018-B3L

Specifications AWS A5.5 Class E9018-B3L Description USA 9018-B3L is a low hydrogen, low alloy, chrome-moly electrode containing extra low carbon and designed for welding 2-1/4% chromium – 1% molybdenum steel. The extra low carbon content of USA 9018-B3L improves microstructure stability during high temperature service applications such as found in pressure piping or boiler work. USA 9018-B3K can be used in any position with AC or DC (reverse polarity) and offers good arc stability, low spatter and high deposition efficiency. Excellent mechanical properties and X-ray quality weld deposits. Applications USA 9018-B3L is similar in usage and applications to USA 9018-B3. USA 9018-B3L is most commonly used for castings, forgings and plates of 2-1/4% chromium – 1% molybdenum steel, pressure piping such as found in steam power generating equipment, boiler and heat exchanger steel tube, marine equipment, chemical processing equipment and oil refinery equipment.