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carbon equivalent number

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picasa

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Jan 31, 2005
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What exactly is the significance of carbon equivalent number calculated for a given steel from individual percentages such as MN, CR, MO, V, CU, NI etc. ?
 
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The significance of CE is to evaluate weldability of the steel due to alloy additions, and to determine requirements for preheat and PWHT.
 
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