INTRODUCTION
1 is used for the welding of Nickel 200 and 201. The reaction of titanium with carbon maintains a low level of free carbon and enables the filler metal to be used with Nickel 201. The weld metal of ERNi-1 has good corrosion resistance, particularly in alkalis.
Common Names: Oxford Alloy® 61 FM61
Standard: ASME SFA 5.14 UNS N02061 AWS 5.14 AWS ERNi-1
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION(%)
C | Si | Mn | S | P | Ni |
≤0.05 | 0.35-0.5 | ≤0.9 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.01 | ≥95.0 |
Al | Ti | Fe | Cu | others | |
≤1.5 | 2.0-3.5 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.15 | <0.5 |
WELDING PARAMATERS
Process | Diameter | Voltage | Amperage | Gas |
TIG |
.035″ (0.9mm) .045″ (1.2mm) 1/16″ (1.6mm) 3/32″ (2.4mm) 1/8″ (3.2mm) |
12-15 13-16 14-18 15-20 15-20 |
60-90 80-110 90-130 120-175 150-220 |
100% Argon 100% Argon 100% Argon 100% Argon 100% Argon |
MIG |
.035″ (0.9mm) .045″ (1.2mm) 1/16″ (1.6mm) |
26-29 28-32 29-33 |
150-190 180-220 200-250 |
75% Argon + 25% Helium 75% Argon + 25% Helium 75% Argon + 25% Helium |
SAW |
3/32″ (2.4mm) 1/8″ (3.2mm) 5/32″ (4.0mm) |
28-30 29-32 30-33 |
275-350 350-450 400-550 |
Suitable Flux may be used Suitable Flux may be used Suitable Flux may be used |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength | 66,500 PSI | 460 MPA |
Yield Strength | 38,000 PSI | 260 MPA |
Elongation | 28% |
APPLICATIONS
1 nickel based welding wire is used for joining nickel 200 and nickel 201. This includes ASTM grades such as B160 - B163, B725 and B730.
· Used in a variety of dissimilar applications between nickel alloys to stainless or ferritic steels.
· Used for overlaying carbon steel and in repairing cast iron castings.