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Sandvik 25.22.2.LMnB (Covered electrodes)

Datasheet updated 2012-08-03 09:05:20 (supersedes all previous editions)

Sandvik 25.22.2.LMnB is a covered electrode of AWS 310LMo-15 type with basic coating and normal metal recovery for welding of austenitic stainless steels used in the production of urea and nitric, sulphuric and acetic acid, for example, Sandvik 2RE69 and 3R60 U.G.

Sandvik 25.22.2.LMnB gives a fully austenitic chromium/nickel/molybdenum weld metal with an extremely low carbon content. There is little spatter and good slag removal.

Standards

  • EN number E 25 22 2 N L B

Product standards

EN 1600

Approvals

TÜV

Chemical composition - all-weld metal

The following data is valid for non heat treated all-weld metal.

Chemical composition, wt%
C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Ni
Mo
N
max max max
0.040
0.4
4.5
0.020
0.020
25
22
2.1
0.15

Microstructure - all-weld metal

Fully austenitic.

Mechanical properties - all-weld metal

Temperature
oC
20
Yield strength, RP0.2
MPa
420
Tensile strength, Rm
MPa
600
Elongation, A
%
30
Impact strength, Charpy V
J
70

Corrosion resistance - all-weld metal

General corrosion, typical rates

0.73 mm/year in 40% H2SO4 at 25 oC (75 oF)
0.13 mm/year in 60% boiling H3PO4
0.30 mm/year in 99% HNO3 at 60 oC (140 oF)

Intergranular corrosion

Resistant to intergranular corrosion in Huey testing according to ASTM A262 practice C, as well as ASTM A262 practice E.

Recommended welding data

Diameter, mm
2.5
3.25
4.0
5.0
Current, A
50-75
80-110
110-140
160-190

Redrying electrodes when necessary: 200 oC/2h

Marking

Marking at grip end
Sandvik 25.22.2.LMnB
Tip colour
green

Deposition data

Electrode data
Electrode diameter, mm
2.5
3.25
4.0
5.0
Length, mm
350
350
350
350
Weights:
kg/100 pcs
2.2
3.2
4.9
7.8
kg/box
2.8
4.8
4.9
5.1
Electrodes/box
135
150
113
65
Max deposition rate,
kg weld metal/h, approx
0.8
1.3
1.7
2.3
Effective value
kg weld metal/kg electrodes
0.53
0.59
0.64
0.53
Change value
Electrodes/kg weld metal
88
53
32
23
Burn off time per electrode
at max current, s
50
52
66
70
Working data
Welding positions
diameter <4.0 mm
all except vertical down
diameter >5.0 mm
preferably flat position
Current/polarity
direct current/electrode positive

Applications

For joining:

  • Highly alloyed, fully austenitic stainless steels, e.g. EN 1.4466 (Sandvik 2RE69), in the urea and nitric acid industries.
  • EN 1.4577, 1.4578 and 1.4585
  • Austenitic steels with high demands on toughness and strength at low temperatures.

For surfacing:

  • Mild and low alloy steels for applications in the urea and nitric acid industries.

Disclaimer: Recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a material for a specific application can be confirmed only when we know the actual service conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for Sandvik materials.

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