What flux coatings are available in Stainless Steel SMAW/MMA electodes?
What flux coatings are available in Stainless Steel SMAW/MMA electodes?
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Hello all,
It is common knowledge that SMAW/MMA electrodes for carbon/low-alloy steels are available in a variety of flux coating options - rutiles, cellulosic, basic, and iron powder being the most common. The electrodes differ in their Hydrogen content, which is significant in controlling Hydrogen Induced Cracking.
Is there any such significance of flux coating in Stainless Steels?
What flux coating options are available?
Does hydrogen cracking affect Stainless Steels as well?
A quick google searhc hasnt given me any answers so Im turning to you guys.
By Stainless Steels I mean austenitic SS, specifically 316 and 317 grades.
Thanks,
Shaafi
It is common knowledge that SMAW/MMA electrodes for carbon/low-alloy steels are available in a variety of flux coating options - rutiles, cellulosic, basic, and iron powder being the most common. The electrodes differ in their Hydrogen content, which is significant in controlling Hydrogen Induced Cracking.
Is there any such significance of flux coating in Stainless Steels?
What flux coating options are available?
Does hydrogen cracking affect Stainless Steels as well?
A quick google searhc hasnt given me any answers so Im turning to you guys.
By Stainless Steels I mean austenitic SS, specifically 316 and 317 grades.
Thanks,
Shaafi





RE: What flux coatings are available in Stainless Steel SMAW/MMA electodes?
EXXX-15 limestone flux covering
EXXX-16 titania flux covering
EXXX-17 titania with increased silicon
Best regards - Al
RE: What flux coatings are available in Stainless Steel SMAW/MMA electodes?
Any literature in the subject you could point me to?
RE: What flux coatings are available in Stainless Steel SMAW/MMA electodes?
Best regards - Al
RE: What flux coatings are available in Stainless Steel SMAW/MMA electodes?
RE: What flux coatings are available in Stainless Steel SMAW/MMA electodes?