Metrode Consumables Catalog

ULTRAMET B904L (continued)
All-weld mechanical As welded min typical
properties Tensile strength MPa 560 620
0.2% Proof stress MPa 320 440
Elongation on 4d % 30 41
Elongation on 5d % 25 38
Reduction of area % -- 60
Impact energy - 196°C J -- 50
Hardness cap/mid HV -- 190/215
Operating parameters DC +ve
20.25.4.Cu
Product description Solid wire for TIG and MIG.
ø mm 2.5 3.2 4.0
min A 60 75 100
max A 90 120 155
Specifications AWS A5.9 ER385
BS EN ISO 14343-A 20 25 5 Cu L
BS EN ISO 14343-B SS385
BS 2901: Pt2 904S92
DIN 8556 (Nearest SG-X2CrNiMoCu 20 25 / 1.4519)
ASME IX Qualification QW432 F-No 6
Solid TIG and MIG wire matching alloy 904L
Composition C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo Cu
(wire wt %) min -- 1.0 0.25 -- -- 19.5 24.0 4.2 1.2
max 0.025 2.5 0.65 0.015 0.025 21.5 26.0 5.2 2.0
typ 0.01 1.7 0.3 0.001 0.015 20 25 4.5 1.5
All-weld mechanical Typical values as welded TIG
properties Tensile strength MPa 650
0.2% Proof stress MPa 490
Elongation on 4d % 35
Elongation on 5d % 32
Impact energy + 20°C J 210
Hardness cap/mid HV 175/195
Typical operating TIG MIG
parameters Shielding Argon * Ar+2%O2 **
Current DC- DC+
Diameter 2.4mm 1.2mm
Parameters 100A, 12V 230A, 30V
* Also required as a purge for root runs.
** Ar-He-CO2 proprietary mixtures also suitable.
Packaging data ø mm TIG MIG
1.2 -- 15kg spool
1.6 2.5kg tube --
2.4 2.5kg tube --
Fume data MIG fume composition (wt %) (TIG fume negligible)
Fe Mn Cr 3
Ni Mo Cu OES (mg/m 3 )
28 13 16 20 3 2.5 2.5
Rev 08 03/07 DS: B-40 (pg 3 of 3)