Elongation (Minimum Required)
22 %
Standards
AWS A5.18, MIL-E-23765/1D: MIL-70S-6
AWS Classification
ER70S-6
For Welding Position
Flat, Horizontal, Overhead, Vertical-Down, Vertical-Up
Shielding Type
Gas-Shielded
Yield Strength (Minimum Required)
58 ksi
Tensile Strength (As Welded)
82 ksi (100% Carbon Dioxide), 86 ksi (75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide), 83 ksi (90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide)
For Material Type
Carbon Steel to Carbon Steel
Yield Strength (As Welded)
66 ksi (100% Carbon Dioxide), 70 ksi (75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide), 67 ksi (90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide)
Tensile Strength (Minimum Required)
70 ksi
Welding Current Designation
DCEP
Elongation (As Welded)
28% (100% Carbon Dioxide), 25% (75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide), 25% (90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide)
Process
MIG Welding (GMAW)
Compatible Shielding Gas
100% Carbon Dioxide, 75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide, 90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide
Finish/Coating
Copper-Coated
Maximum Tensile Strength (As Welded)
80 to 89 ksi
For Joining
Carbon Steel to Carbon Steel
Maximum Yield Strength (As Welded)
70 to 79 ksi
Country of Origin (subject to change)
United States
