OK 73.05 SMAW Type Basic E7018-G Description Welds in offshore flowlines welded with standard 1% Ni consumables have demonstrated corrosion resistance that is considerably lower than that of the base material. OK 73.05 has been alloyed with Cr/Cu to provide increased corrosion resistance at the level of the base material. It is a basic electrode with very good welding characteristics, specially designed for pipe welding. Recovery Welding current DC+ - AC OCV 65 V Classifications SFA/AWS A5.5 E7018-G Typical all weld metal composition, % C Si Mn Cr Cu 0.04 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 Typical mech. properties all weld metal Yield stress, MPa 480 Tensile strength, MPa 550 Elongation, % 26 Charpy V Test temps, °C Impact values, J -20 155 -40 60