High-strength steels
FERVEO HTS 550B6 1NiMo HD P2
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AWS class
E 8018-G H4
EN ISO class
E 55 6 1 NiMo B 42 H5
Classification
| AWS class | E 8018-G H4 |
|---|---|
| EN ISO class | E 55 6 1 NiMo B 42 H5 |
Purpose
- Ni-Mo, low-hydrogen basic electrode (H4) with CTOD-certified toughness (AWS E 8018-G H4, EN ISO E 55 6 1 NiMo B 42 H5) — the AWS class-80 variant of this NiMo step in the FERVEO HTS ladder.
Why it works
The Ni-Mo combination gives a step up in both mechanical strength and low-temperature toughness over the B3/1Ni sub-family, with an impact test certified at low temperatures and, in this reference, toughness additionally certified by CTOD — a fracture-mechanics figure not seen on the ladder's lower steps.
Fields of application
- High-strength fine-grained structural steels, carbon steel and cast steel where toughness matters, and API 5L pipe up to X70.
Mechanical properties
Process
Cross-reference
| Replaces OK 73.08 (ESAB) | Direct replacement |
| Replaces EM 160 (Magmaweld) | Direct replacement |
| Replaces AS DA-708 (Askaynak) | Direct replacement |
| Replaces TENAX 56ST (Oerlikon) | Direct replacement |
| Replaces TENAX 70 (Oerlikon) | Direct replacement |
| Replaces TENCORD 85 Kb (Oerlikon) | 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.
Advantages
- CTOD-certified toughness in addition to the Charpy impact test — an unusual level of quality assurance in this range.
- Can follow the same pre- and post-weld heat-treatment schedule as the base metal, with no extra process step.
Limitations
- A second version of this same NiMo grade is classified AWS class 90 (FERVEO HTS 550B6 1NiMo HD P2 90) under a tighter "M" designation — confirm which one the qualified WPS calls for before substituting one for the other.
- Incomplete source record in the database (no Russian application sheet) — the content on this page was verified directly against the manufacturer's catalog.
Notes
- Manufacturer approvals: CE, ABS, SEPRO (Gedik catalog, TEMPO B 65, p.26/45) — not rendered on the public card; log in the DB-fix TODO along with chemistry, mechanical properties and base materials.