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ER90S-B3 low alloy steel MIG (GMAW) for welding 2-1/4 in. chromium-molybdenum steels used in high-pressure piping and pressure vessels. Also, used for joining dissimilar combinations of chromium-molybdenum and carbon steels. Conforms to AWS 5.28, ER90S-B3.

Features

  • Control pre-heat, inter-pass and post heat to avoid cracking
  • General purpose MIG (GMAW) welding wire for chromium and molybdenum low-alloy steel
  • Welds 2-1/4% chromium/1% molybdenum steel alloys
  • Use with pre-heat and inter-pass temperature of 375◦F min. (191◦C min.)
  • Joining carbon steels to chromium-molybdenum steels
  • Often used in high temperature and high-pressure piping vessels
  • Conforms to AISI/AWS A5.28 & ASME SFA 5.28 ER 90S-B3
  • Weight: 1.05 lbs
  • Material: Low Alloy Steel, Chromium, Molybdenum
  • Steel Alloy Composition: 2.3-2.7% Chromium, 0.9-1.2% Molybdenum
  • Carbon Content: 0.07-0.12%
  • Phosphorus: 0.025% max
  • Copper: 0.50% max
  • Manganese: 0.40-0.70%
  • Sulfur: 0.025% max
  • Nickel: 0.20% max
  • Silicon: 0.40-0.70%
  • Iron Balance: Balance
  • Tensile Strength: 94,000 psi
  • Yield Strength: 80,500 psi
  • Elongation: 19% in 2 in
  • Welding Method: GMAW (MIG)
  • Preheat Temperature: 375 F minimum
  • Compliance: AISI/AWS A5.28, ASME SFA 5.28 ER 90S-B3

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