Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding

This Specification provides requirements for the classification of solid and composite carbon steel electrodes and fluxes for submerged arc welding and will benefit welding professionals. Electrode classification is based on chemical composition of the electrode for solid electrodes, and chemical composition of the weld metal for composite electrodes. Flux classification is based on the mechanical properties of weld metal produced with the flux and an electrode classified herein. Other requirements include sizes, marking, manufacturing and packaging. The form and usability of the flux are also included. This Specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). Since these are not equivalent, each system must be used independently of the other.
Content:
Front Matter
• Statement on the Use of American Welding Society Standards
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Table of Contents
• 1. Scope
•Part A. General Requirements
2. Normative References
3. Classification
• 4. Acceptance
• 5. Certification
6. Units of Measure and Rounding-off Procedure
•Part B. Tests, Procedures, and Requirements
7. Summary of Tests
• 8. Retest
9. Weld Test Assemblies
10. Chemical Analysis
11. Radiographic Test
12. Tension Test
13. Impact Test
14. Diffusible Hydrogen Test
•Part C. Manufacture, Identification, and Packaging
• 15. Method of Manufacture
16. Electrode Requirements
17. Flux Requirements
Annexes
• AWS Filler Metal Specifications by Material and Welding Process