FCAW Electrode Identification System
Designates condition of heat treatment which tests were conducted “A” for as welded “P” for PWHT
Classification of electrode use in test (nominal carbon conten 8-16) ie 8 = .08% 16 = .16%
“E” for solid electrode “EC” for composite electrode
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Tensile Strength in multiples of 10,000 PSI Lowest temparature at which impact strength of weld metal meets or exceeds 20ft-lbs ie 6 = -60F L (low) Mn content M (medium) Mn content H (high) Mn content C (composite) F X X X - E X X X
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