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Sandvik 29.8.2.L (Welding wire)

Datasheet updated 2012-08-02 19:10:27 (supersedes all previous editions)

Sandvik 29.8.2.L is a filler material suitable for welding the super-duplex grade Sandvik SAF 2906. It is used for gas shielded arc welding and submerged-arc welding. Sandvik 29.8.2.L is available as wire and rods.

Standards

  • UNS S32906

Chemical composition - filler metal

C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo N
max max max
0.025 0.4 1.0 0.020 0.015 29 7 2.4 0.36

Chemical composition - all-weld metal

The following data is typical for non heat treated all-weld metal made by TIG welding with Argon+2%N2 shielding gas.

Chemical composition, wt%
C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo N
max max max
0.025 0.4 1.0 0.020 0.015 29.0 6.8 2.3 0.35

The following data is typical for non heat treated all-weld metal made by SAW and flux, Sandvik 15W.

Chemical composition, wt%
C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo N
max max
0.02 0.6 0.8 0.020 0.015 28.5 6.8 2.3 0.32

Microstructure - all-weld metal

Austenitic-ferritic (duplex) microstructure with approximately 50 FN, calculated from the WRC-92 diagram.

Mechanical properties - all-weld metal

TIG
Temperature
°C
20
Yield strength, RP0.2
MPa
670
Tensile strength, Rm
MPa
880
Elongation, A
%
25
Impact strength, Charpy V
J
150
SAW
Temperature
°C
20
Yield strength, RP0.2
MPa
660
Tensile strength, R
MPa
860
Elongation, A
%
25
Impact strength, Charpy V
J
115

Physical properties- all-weld metal

Thermal conductivity, W/m °C, at 20 oC (68 oF) 16
Thermal expansion per °C, from 20°C (68 oF) to 400°C (750 oF)  14.5x10-6
Density, g/cm3, at 20 oC (68 oF) 7.9

Corrosion resistance- all-weld metal

Intergranular corrosion
Streicher (ASTM A262 PrB) 0.15 mm/year

Recommended welding data

TIG welding

The parameters for TIG welding depend largely upon the base metal thickness and the welding application.

Electrode negative and a shielding of Argon+2%N2.

Submerged-arc welding

Electrode positive is suggested for joint welding to give good penetration.

Wire diameter, mm Current, A Voltage, V
2.0 200-300 28-32
2.4 250-450 28-32
3.2 300-500 29-34

Recommended flux is Sandvik 15W.

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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