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Sandvik 29.8.2.LR (Covered electrodes)

Datasheet updated 2012-08-03 09:07:35 (supersedes all previous editions)

Sandvik 29.8.2.LR is a covered electrode with rutile-basic coating and about 105% metal recovery for welding of super-duplex (ferritic-austenitic) stainless steels of UNS S32906 type (e.g. Sandvik SAF 2906).

The weld metal has especially good properties under severely corrosive conditions. Examples of properties are:

  • Excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance in chloride-containing media
  • Good pitting resistance
  • High resistance to general corrosion
  • High mechanical strength combined with good ductility
  • High resistance to erosion corrosion and corrosion fatigue

Standards

  • EN number 1600
  • EN name Z 29 8 2 L R

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
0.03
0.5
1.5
0.030
0.025
29
8.3
2.4
0.28

Microstructure - all-weld metal

Austenitic-ferritic (Duplex) microstructure with approximately 40 FN calculated from the WRC 92 diagram.

Mechanical properties - all-weld metal

Temperature
oC
20
Yield strength, RP0.2
MPa
740
Tensile strength, Rm
MPa
880
Elongation, A
%
25
Reduction in area
%
40
Impact strength, Charpy V
J
30

Corrosion properties - all-weld metal

The minimum CPT value (Critical Pitting Temperature) in 6% ferric chloride solution is 35 °C (90 oF).

ASTM A262 Pr B, Corrosion rate <0,25 mm/year.

Recomended welding data

Diameter, mm 2.5 3.25 4.0
Current, A 55-85 70-110 110-150

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

Marking

Marking at grip end:
Sandvik 29.8.2.LR

Deposition data

Electrode data
Electrode diameter, mm
2.5
3.25
4.0
Length, mm
300
350
350
Weights:
kg/100 pcs
1.8
3.5
5.3
kg/box
1.8
4.5
4.4
Electrodes/box
98
121
83
Working data
Welding positions
diameter <2.5 mm
all except vertical down
diameter >3.25 mm
all except vertical down and overhead
Current/polarity
direct current/electrode positive or alternating current at an open circuit voltage of at least 60V

Applications

For welding of Sandvik SAF 2906

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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