ER80S-B8

Class: ER80S-B8
AWS: A5.28

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.28 | ASME SFA A5.28

Weld Process: Mig (GMAW) Welding Processes

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.10 max Mn = 0.40 – 0.70
Si = 0.50 max P = 0.025 max
S = 0.025 max Ni = 0.50 max
Cr = 8.00 – 10.50 Mo = 0.80 – 1.20
Cu = 0.35 max Other = 0.50 max

Available Sizes – Diameter X Spool Sizes
.035 x 25#
.045 x 25#
1/16 x 25#

Application
This classification contains 8% – 10.5% chromium and about 1% molybdenum. Material is used to weld base material of similar composition, for high temperature service applications.350ºF min preheat, inter-pass are recommended.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.08 P = 0.015 Cr = 9.50
Mn = 0.55 S = 0.006 Mo = 1.00
Si = 0.004 Ni = 0.40 Cu = 0.18
Deposited Mechanical Properties (S.R.) 1575º F for (2) Hours 
Tensile Strength 79,000 psi
Yield Strength 63,500 psi
Elongation 29%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not Applicable

Available Sizes & Recommended Welding Parameters

Process Diameter of Wire Voltage (V) Amperage (A) Gas
MIG – Sprayer Transfer .035 inches 28 – 32 165 – 200 98% Argon +2% Helium
.045 inches 30 – 34 180 – 220 75% Argon + 25% CO2
1/16 inches 30 – 34 230 – 260 100% CO2
MIG – Short Arc Transfer .035 inches 22 – 25 100 – 140 100% CO2
.045 inches 23 – 26 120 -150 75% Argon + 25% CO2