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Sandvik 27.31.4.LCuR (Covered electrodes)

Datasheet updated 2012-08-03 09:06:07 (supersedes all previous editions)

Sandvik 27.31.4.LCuR is a covered electrode of AWS 383-16 type with rutile-basic coating and normal metal recovery for welding of high-alloy austenitic stainless steels of UNS S08028 (e.g. Sanicro 28) and Alloy 825 type (e.g. Sanicro 41).

Standards

  • AWS (383-16)
  • EN number E 27 31 4 Cu L

Product standard

  • EN ISO 1600
  • ASME/AWS SFA5.4

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
Cu
max max max
0.025
0.8
1.0
0.025
0.020
27
31
3.5
1.0

Microstructure - all-weld metal

Fully austenitic.

Mechanical properties - all-weld metal

Temperature
oC
20
Yield strength, RP0.2
MPa
350
Tensile strength, Rm
MPa
550
Elongation, A
%
35
Impact strength, Charpy V
J
90

Corrosion resistance - all-weld metal

General corrosion

Typical corrosion rate in a solution of 70% H3PO4 + 4% H2SO4 + 0.45% Fe3+ + 60 ppm Cl- + 0.4% F- at 100 oC (210oF) is 0.3 mm/year.

Intergranular corrosion

Resistant to intergranular corrosion in tests according to ASTM A262 Pr C, ASTM A262 practice E.

Recommended welding data

Diameter, mm
2.5
3.25
4.0
Current, A
60-70
90-110
130-140

Redrying electrodes when necessary: 300 oC (570 oF)/2h

Marking

Marking at grip end: Sandvik 27.31.4.LCuR
Tip colour: green

Deposition data

Electrode data
Electrode diameter, mm
2.5
3.25
4.0
Length, mm
350
350
350
Weights:
kg/100 pcs
2.1
3.1
4.7
kg/box
2.9
5.7
5.9
Electrodes/box
145
185
125
Max deposition rate,
kg weld metal/h, approx
0.9
1.2
1.5
Effective value
kg weld metal/kg electrodes
0.57
0.58
0.63
Change value
Electrodes/kg weld metal
82
50
33
Burn off time per electrode
at max current, s
55
63
72
Working data
Welding positions
diameter <3.25 mm
all except vertical down
diameter >4.0 mm
preferably flat position
Current/polarity
direct current/electrode positive or alternating current at an open circuit voltage of at least 70V

Applications

  • For joining highly alloyed fully austenitic stainless steels, such as EN 1.4563 (Sanicro 28) and Alloy 825 (Sanicro 41), which have high corrosion resistance in sulphuric and phosphoric acids and excellent pitting resistance in acid solutions containing chlorides and fluorides, such as sea water.
  • For surfacing mild and low alloy steels to give protection against pitting corrosion in chloride-containing solutions.

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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