FILARC 75S SMAW Type Basic E8018-C1 Description CTOD-tested, all-positional basic 115% recovery electrode for 50D steels in offshore fabrication. Alloyed with 2.5% nickel. Good CVN toughness down to -60°C. CTOD tested in the AW and SR conditions. DC+. Use DC- for root runs. Recovery 115% Welding current DC+/-, OCV 70 V Classifications SFA/AWS A5.5 E8018-C1 EN 499 E 46 6 2NiB 32 H5 Typical all weld metal composition, % C Si Mn Ni Mo Cu 0.05 0.3 0.8 2.4 <0.1 <0.3 Typical mech. properties all weld metal Yield stress, MPa >460 Tensile strength, MPa 530-680 Elongation, % > 22 Charpy V Test temps, °C Impact values, J -60 >47 Approvals ABS 3Y (-60ºC) LR 5Y40H15