OK 73.15 SMAW Type Basic E8018-G Description OK 73.15 is a basic electrode with very good welding characteristics. The electrode is of the AWS 8018-G type and yields a weld metal alloyed with about 0.9% Ni. It meets the impact requirements down to -50°C. The coating is of the low-moisture absorption type and the diffusible hydrogen content is below 5ml/100g weld metal. Recovery Welding current DC+(-) Classifications SFA/AWS A5.5 E8018-G EN 499 E 46 5 Mn1Ni B 42 H5 Typical all weld metal composition, % C Si Mn Ni 0.06 0.4 1.4 0.9 Typical mech. properties all weld metal Yield stress, MPa >460 Tensile strength, MPa 550-680 Elongation, % > 20 Charpy V Test temps, °C Impact values, J -50 >47 Approvals ABS 3H5, 3Y DNV 4Y 46 H5 LR 3, 4Y
