ER2209

Class: ER2209
AWS: A5.9

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.9 | ASME SFA A5.9

Weld Process Used for Mig: (GMAW) and Submerged Arc (SAW)

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.03 max
Cr = 21.5 – 23.5
Ni = 7.5 – 9.5
Mo = 2.5 – 3.5
Mn = 0.50 – 2.0
Si = 0.90 max
P = 0.03 max
S = 0.03 max
Cu = 0.75 max
N = 0.08 – 0.20

Available Sizes

Diameter X Spool Sizes Diameter X Coil Sizes
.025 x 2#, 10#, 25# 1/16 x 60# & mill coil
.030 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 5/64 x 60# & mill coil
.035 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 3/32 x 60# & mill coil
.045 x 2#, 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 1/8 x 60# & mill coil
1/16 x 10#, 25#, 30#, 33# 3/16 x 60# & mill coil
5/32 x 60# & mill coil

Application
ER2209 is intended to weld duplex stainless steels. It exhibits high tensile strength and resistance to stress and corrosion cracking. Exhibits a low ferrite.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.016 Mo = 2.91 P = 0.014
Cr = 22.40 Mn = 1.40 S = 0.017
Ni = 8.5 Si = 0.45 N = 0.18
Mechanical Properties (R.T.)
Yield Strength 80,500psi
Tensile Strength 105,000psi
Elongation 26%

Deposited All Weld Metal Properties
Data is typical for ER2209 weld metal deposited by Mig using Argon + 2% oxygen as the shielding gas. Data on sub-arc is not presented, as sub-arc is dependent on the type of flux used.

Recommended Welding Parameters

GMAW “Mig Process” Reversed Polarity
Wire Diameter Wire Feed Amps Volts Shielding Gas Gas CFH
Short Arc Welding .030 13-26 40-120 16-20 Argon+2% O2 25
.035 13-26 60-140 16-22 Argon+2% O2 25
Spray Arc Welding .035 20-39 140-220 24-29 Argon+2% O2 38
.045 16-30 160-260 25-30 Argon+2% O2 38
1/16 10-16 230-350 27-31 Argon+2% O2 38

Other shielding Gases may be used for Mig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, Cost, and Operability into consideration

Recommended Welding Parameters

SAW “Submerged Arc Welding Process” Reversed Polarity Suggested
Wire Diameter Amps Volts
3/32 250-450 28-32
1/8 300-500 29-34
5/32 400-600 30-35
3/16 500-700 30-35

Both Agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.

Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal and consequently its corrosion resistance and Mechanical properties.