Select 90C-B3

Low Alloy / Metal Cored / Gas Shielded

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Features

  • Intended for welding of 2.25% Cr – 1 Mo steels used in high temperature and pressure piping(ASTM A335), as well as pressure vessels(ASTM A387 Gr.22)
  • True, smooth spray transfer.
  • Greater tolerance for mill scale compared to solid electrodes

Standard Diameters

in (mm)
  • 0.045 (1.2)
  • 0.052 (1.3)
  • 1/16 (1.6)

Welding Positions

Flat and Horizontal

Shielding

  • 98%Ar / 2%O₂
    Flow Rate: 40 – 50 CFM

Polarity

Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP)

Conformances

  • AWS A5.28
    • E90C-B3-H16
    • TYPICAL WELD DEPOSIT CHEMISTRY (WT%)
    Shielding Gas C Cr Cu Mn Mo Ni P S Si V
    98% Ar/2% O₂ 0.08 2.1 0.04 0.85 1.14 0.03 0.006 0.011 0.42 0.006
    Typical Mechanical Properties
    Shielding Gas Tensile Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Yield Strength
    ksi (MPa)    		 Elongation
    (%)    		 WeldCondition PWHTTemp Charpy V-Notch
    -20 °F ft⋅lb (-29 °C J)    		 Charpy V-Notch
    70 °F ft⋅lb (21 °C J)
    98%Ar / 2%O2 100 (690) 80 (552) 22 PWHT 1275°F for 1 hr 40 (54) 66 (89)
    Recomended Welding Parameters
    Diameter
    in (mm)    		 Shielding Gas Position Wire Feed Speed
    in/min (m/min)    		 Amps Volts Contact Tip to Work Distance
    in (mm)
    0.045 (1.2) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 260 (6.6) 200 22 1/2″ – 5/8″ (0 – 0)
    0.045 (1.2) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 305 (7.7) 220 23 1/2″ – 5/8″ (0 – 0)
    0.045 (1.2) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 360 (9.1) 240 24.5 5/8″ – 3/4″ (0 – 0)
    0.045 (1.2) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 405 (10.3) 255 26 5/8″ – 3/4″ (0 – 0)
    0.052 (1.3) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 235 (6.0) 215 22 5/8″ – 3/4″ (0 – 0)
    0.052 (1.3) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 315 (8.0) 260 23 5/8″ – 3/4″ (0 – 0)
    0.052 (1.3) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 330 (8.4) 275 24.5 3/4″ – 1″ (0 – 0)
    0.052 (1.3) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 345 (8.8) 295 26 3/4″ – 1″ (0 – 0)
    1/16 (1.6) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 200 (5.1) 250 22 5/8″ – 3/4″ (0 – 0)
    1/16 (1.6) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 245 (6.2) 290 23 5/8″ – 3/4″ (0 – 0)
    1/16 (1.6) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 275 (7.0) 310 24.5 3/4″ – 1″ (0 – 0)
    1/16 (1.6) 98% Ar/2% O₂ Flat & Horizontal 285 (7.2) 330 26 3/4″ – 1″ (0 – 0)

    Packaging (lbs (kg))

    33 (15) Spools, 60 (27.2) Coils, 500 (226.8) Round Drum, 800 (362.9) Hex Drum, 900 (408.2) Hex Drum

    *Some packaging options may not be available depending on diameter and product. Special package options may be available upon request.