High-strength steels

FERVEO HTS 460B6 3Ni

Name: FERVEO HTS 460B6 3Ni
Brand: FERVEO

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AWS class

E 8018-C2 H4

EN ISO class

E 46 6 3 Ni B 42 H5

Tensile strength (Rm)

550–700 MPa

Recovery

120 %

Classification

AWS class	E 8018-C2 H4
EN ISO class	E 46 6 3 Ni B 42 H5

Purpose

Highest-nickel, low-hydrogen basic electrode of the sub-family, aimed at cryogenic service (AWS E 8018-C2 H4, EN ISO E 46 6 3 Ni B 42 H5).

Why it works

The highest nickel content of the sub-family's three steps extends the guaranteed service temperature down to -110°C, for nickel-alloyed construction steel in cryogenic applications — the cold-end limit of the FERVEO HTS ladder.

Fields of application

Low-temperature, fine-grained nickel-alloyed construction steel for cryogenic applications.

Chemical composition

Element	Typical, %
C	0.05
Mn	0.7
Ni	3.2
Si	0.3

Mechanical properties

Tensile strength (Rm)	550–700 MPa
Yield strength (Rp0.2)	460 MPa
Elongation (A5)	24 %
Impact energy (KV)	47 J (−100 °C)

Process

Polarity	DC+
Positions	PAflatPBhorizontal-verticalPChorizontalPDhorizontal-overheadPEoverheadPFvertical-up
Re-drying	300–350 °C / ≥2 h
Heat treatment	605°C / 2h /
Recovery	120 %

Sizes and part numbers

Ø	Length	Current
2.5 mm	350 mm	70–110 A
3.2 mm	350 mm	110–140 A
4 mm	450 mm	140–180 A
5 mm	450 mm	190–230 A

Cross-reference

Replaces EM 172 (Magmaweld)

Direct replacement

Equivalence refers to the classification (AWS / EN ISO), not to product identity. In applications with a qualified procedure (WPS), validate the substitution before use.

Base metals

Cold-tough steels: 10 Ni1416Ni16S 255NL1-SS00NL1S275NL2-P460NL2

Advantages

Guaranteed service down to -110°C — the coldest limit in the entire FERVEO HTS ladder.
High ductility and crack resistance in the deposit, weldable in all positions except vertical-down.
Higher deposit recovery.

Limitations

Same mechanical-strength step as FERVEO HTS 460B6 1Ni HD P2 C3/2Ni — if cryogenic service isn't needed, those references are sufficient and a lower alloy cost.