Heat-resistant Cr-Mo steels
FERVEO CMO 2LB
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AWS class
E 8018-B3 L H4
EN ISO class
E CrMo2L B 42 H5
Tensile strength (Rm)
620 MPa
Classification
| AWS class | E 8018-B3 L H4 |
|---|---|
| EN ISO class | E CrMo2L B 42 H5 |
Purpose
- Low-hydrogen basic (H4), low-carbon electrode, 2.2% Cr–1% Mo (AWS E8018-B3L H4, EN ISO E CrMo2L B 42 H5) — the low-carbon variant of the FERVEO CMO 2 family, for more ductile, less hard deposits.
Why it works
Reduced carbon (0.04%, versus ≈0.07% for the rest of the FERVEO CMO 2 family) gives a more ductile, less hard deposit than the standard versions — the manufacturer recommends preheating and post-weld heat treatment for this grade, with more demanding thermal control during welding than the family's standard versions.
Fields of application
- 2% Cr–1% Mo heat-resistant steels (P22 grade and equivalents) where deposit ductility matters more than maximum mechanical strength.
Chemical composition
| Element | Typical, % |
|---|---|
| C | 0.04 |
| Cr | 2.2 |
| Mn | 0.6 |
| Mo | 1.1 |
| Si | 0.6 |
Mechanical properties
| Tensile strength (Rm) | 620 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength (Rp0.2) | 530 MPa |
| Elongation (A5) | 18 % |
| Impact energy (KV) | 47 J (20 °C) |
Process
| Polarity | DC+ |
|---|---|
| Positions | PAflatPBhorizontal-verticalPChorizontalPDhorizontal-overheadPEoverheadPFvertical-up |
| Re-drying | 300–350 °C / ≥2 h |
| Heat treatment | during welding processes |
Sizes and part numbers
| Ø | Length | Current | Request |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mm | 350 mm | 80–110 A | |
| 3.2 mm | 350 mm | 100–140 A | |
| 4 mm | 450 mm | 130–180 A |
Base metals
2% Cr - 1% Mo SteelsA335 Gr. P22
Advantages
- More ductile, less hard deposit than the standard versions of the FERVEO CMO 2 family, thanks to the low carbon content.
Limitations
- Requires preheating and post-weld heat treatment during the process — more demanding thermal control than the family's standard versions.
- If you don't specifically need a low-hardness deposit, the family's standard versions (FERVEO CMO 2B HD P2/2B HD P2 15) are the default choice.