INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 17634

Second edition
2015-08-01

Welding consumables — Tubular

cored electrodes for gas shielded
metal arc welding of creep-resisting
steels — Classification
Produits consommables pour le soudage — Fils-électrodes fourrés
pour le soudage à l’arc avec gaz de protection des aciers résistant au
fluage — Classification
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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Classification............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
4 Symbols and requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Symbol for the product/process............................................................................................................................................... 3
4.2 Symbol for the chemical composition of all-weld metal...................................................................................... 3
4.3 Symbol for the mechanical properties of all-weld metal..................................................................................... 3
4.4 Symbol for type of electrode core or the usability characteristics of the electrodes............... 10
4.5 Symbol for shielding gas............................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.6 Symbol for welding position..................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.7 Symbol for hydrogen content of deposited metal................................................................................................... 11
5 Mechanical tests..................................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1 Tensile and impact tests................................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.2 Preheating and interpass temperatures......................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Pass sequence........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
6 Chemical analysis...............................................................................................................................................................................................12
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Fillet weld test....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
9 Retests........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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Annex A (informative) Classification systems...........................................................................................................................................17
Annex B (informative) Description of composition designations of electrode in the
classification system based upon tensile strength and chemical composition.................................19
Annex C (informative) Description of types of electrode core in the classification system
based upon chemical composition..................................................................................................................................................20
Annex D (informative) Description of types of usability characteristics in the classification
system based upon tensile strength and chemical composition......................................................................21
Annex E (informative) Notes on hydrogen content..............................................................................................................................22
Bibliography.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

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Foreword
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Introduction
This International Standard provides a classification system for tubular cored electrodes in terms of
chemical composition of the all-weld metal, type of electrode core, type of shielding gas, and welding
position or in terms of the tensile properties, chemical composition of the all-weld metal, usability
characteristics of the electrodes, shielding gas, and welding position. The ratio of proof to tensile
strength of weld metal is generally higher than that of parent metal. Matching weld metal proof strength
to parent metal proof strength will not necessarily ensure that the weld metal tensile strength matches
that of the parent metal. Where the application requires matching tensile strength, therefore, selection
of consumables is made by reference to column 4 of Table 2.
Of note is that the mechanical properties of all-weld metal test specimens used to classify the tubular
cored electrodes will vary from those obtained in production joints because of differences in welding
procedure such as electrode size, width of weave, welding position, and parent metal composition.
The classification according to system A is mainly based on EN 12071:1999. The classification according
to system B is mainly based upon standards used around the Pacific Rim.

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Welding consumables — Tubular cored electrodes for gas

shielded metal arc welding of creep-resisting steels —
Classification

1 Scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for classification of tubular cored electrodes
used in the post-weld heat-treated condition for gas shielded metal arc welding of creep-resisting and
low alloy elevated temperature steels. One tubular cored electrode can be tested and classified with
different shielding gases.
This International Standard is a combined specification providing for classification utilizing a system
based upon the chemical composition of all-weld metal or utilizing a system based upon the tensile
strength and the chemical composition of all-weld metal.
1) Paragraphs and tables which carry the suffix letter “A” are applicable only to tubular cored
electrodes classified to the system based upon chemical composition with requirements for the
yield strength and the average impact energy of 47 J of all-weld metal in accordance with this
International Standard.
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3) Paragraphs and tables which have neither the suffix letter “A” nor the suffix letter “B” are applicable
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It is recognized that the operating characteristics of tubular cored electrodes can be modified by the
use of pulsed current, but for the purposes of this International Standard, pulsed current is not used for
determining the electrode classification.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document
and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 544, Welding consumables — Technical delivery conditions for filler materials and fluxes — Type of
product, dimensions, tolerances and markings
ISO 3690, Welding and allied processes — Determination of hydrogen content in arc weld metal
ISO 6947, Welding and allied processes — Welding positions
ISO 14175, Welding consumables — Gases and gas mixtures for fusion welding and allied processes
ISO 14344, Welding consumables — Procurement of filler materials and fluxes
ISO 15792-1:2000/Amd 1:2011, Welding Consumables — Test methods — Part 1: Test methods for all-weld
metal test specimens in steel, nickel and nickel alloys
ISO 15792-3, Welding consumables — Test methods — Part 3: Classification testing of positional capacity
and root penetration of welding consumables in a fillet weld
ISO 80000-1:2009, Quantities and units — Part 1: General

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3 Classification
Classification designations are based upon two approaches to indicate the chemical composition, the
tensile properties, and the impact properties of the all-weld metal obtained with a given electrode. The
two designation approaches include additional designators for some other classification requirements,
but not all as will be clear from the following sections. In most cases, a given commercial product can be
classified in both systems. Then, either or both classification designations can be used for the product.
The classification includes all-weld metal properties obtained with a tubular cored electrode and
appropriate shielding gas combination as given below. With the exception of the symbol for welding
position which is based on ISO 15792-3, the classification is based on the tubular cored electrode size
1,2 mm or if this is not manufactured, the next larger diameter manufactured.

3.1A Classification by chemical composition 3.1B Classification by tensile strength and

chemical composition

The classification is divided into six parts: The classification is divided into seven parts:

1) The first part (T) indicates a tubular cored 1) The first part (T) indicates a tubular cored
electrode. electrode.

2) The second part gives a symbol indicating 2) The second part gives a symbol indicating
the chemical composition of all-weld metal the strength and elongation of all-weld
(see Table 1). metal in the post-weld heat-treated
condition (see Table 2).
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5) The fifth part gives a symbol indicating the 5) The fifth part gives a symbol indicating the
welding position (see Table 4A). shielding gas (see 4.5).

6) The sixth part gives a symbol indicating the 6) The sixth part gives a symbol indicating the
hydrogen content of deposited metal (see chemical composition of all-weld metal
Table 5). (see Table 1);

7) The seventh part gives a symbol indicating

the hydrogen content of deposited metal
(see Table 5).
In both systems, the electrode classification shall include all compulsory sections and may include an
optional section as outlined below.

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3.2A Compulsory and optional section in 3.2B Compulsory and optional section in
the classification by chemical composition the classification by tensile strength and
chemical composition

a) Compulsory section a) Compulsory section

This section includes the symbols for the type This section includes the symbols for the type
of product, the chemical composition, the type of product, the strength, and elongation in the
of electrode core, and the shielding gas, i.e. the post-weld heat-treated condition, the welding
symbols defined in 4.1, 4.2, 4.4A, and 4.5. positions for which the electrode is suitable, the
usability characteristics, the shielding gas, the
impact properties, and the chemical
composition, i.e. the symbols defined in 4.1, 4.2,
4.3B, 4.4B, 4.5, and 4.6.

b) Optional section b) Optional section

This section includes the symbols for the This section includes the symbol for hydrogen
welding positions for which the electrode is content, i.e. the symbol defined in 4.7.
suitable and the symbol for hydrogen content,
i.e. the symbols defined in 4.6 and 4.7.
The full designation shall comprise the compulsory symbols and may include optional symbols
chosen by the manufacturer. The full designation (see Clause 10) shall be used on packages and in the
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The symbol for the tubular cored electrode used in the gas shielded metal arc welding process is
the letter T.

4.2 Symbol for the chemical composition of all-weld metal

The symbol in Table 1 indicates the chemical composition of all-weld metal determined in accordance
with Clause 6.

4.3 Symbol for the mechanical properties of all-weld metal

4.3A Classification by chemical composition 4.3B Classification by tensile strength and
chemical composition

No symbol shall be used for the mechanical The symbol for tensile strength shall be the
properties of the all-weld metal. The all-weld following:
metal obtained with the tubular cored
— 49 for 490 MPa to 660 MPa tensile strength;
electrodes in Table 1 under conditions given in
Clause 5 shall also fulfil the mechanical property — 55 for 550 MPa to 690 MPa tensile strength;
requirements specified in Table 2. — 62 for 620 MPa to 760 MPa tensile strength;
— 69 for 690 MPa to 830 MPa tensile strength.
The complete mechanical property
requirements that shall be fulfilled by the
various compositions are specified in Table 2.

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Table 1 — Symbol for chemical composition of all-weld metal
Chemical compositiona
symbol for classification
according to
Chemical composition (percentage mass fraction)b

Tensile

C Mn Si P S Ni Cr Mo V
Chemical Strength and
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Mo (2M3) 0,07 to 0,12 0,60 to 1,30 0,80 0,020 0,020 0,3 0,2 0,40 to 0,65 0,03
(Mo) 2M3 0,12 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — — 0,40 to 0,65 —
MoL 0,07 0,60 to 1,70 0,80 0,020 0,020 0,3 0,2 0,40 to 0,65 0,03
MoV 0,07 to 0,12 0,40 to 1,00 0,80 0,020 0,020 0,3 0,30 to 0,60 0,50 to 0,80 0,25 to 0,45
CM 0,05 to 0,12 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — 0,40 to 0,65 0,40 to 0,65 —
CML 0,05 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — 0,40 to 0,65 0,40 to 0,65 —
CrMo 1 (1CM) 0,05 to 0,12 0,40 to 1,30 0,80 0,020 0,020 0,3 0,90 to 1,40 0,40 to 0,65 0,03


(CrMo 1) 1CM 0,05 to 0,12 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — 1,00 to 1,50 0,40 to 0,65 —
CrMo 1L (1CML) 0,05 0,40 to 1,30 0,80 0,020 0,020 0,3 0,90 to 1,40 0,40 to 0,65 0,03
(CrMo 1L) 1CML 0,05 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — 1,00 to 1,50 0,40 to 0,65 —

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1CMH 0,10 to 0,15 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — 1,00 to 1,50 0,40 to 0,65 —
CrMo 2 (2C1M) 0,05 to 0,12 0,40 to 1,30 0,80 0,020 0,020 0,3 2,00 to 2,50 0,90 to 1,30 0,03

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a A designation in parentheses [e.g. (CrMo1) or (1CM)] indicates a near match in the other designation system, but not an exact match. The correct designation for a given
composition range is the one without parentheses. A given product can, by having a more restricted chemical composition which fulfils both sets of designation requirements, be
assigned both designations independently provided that the mechanical property requirements of Table 2 are also satisfied.
b Single values shown in the table are maximum values.
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Cu ≤ 0,3; Nb ≤ 0,1.
d The weld metal shall be analysed for the specific elements for which values are shown in this table. Other elements listed without specified values shall be reported if
intentionally added. The total of those latter unspecified elements and all other elements not intentionally added shall not exceed 0,50 %.
e Cu 0,50.
f Nb: 0,02 to 0,10; N: 0,02 to 0,07; Cu ≤ 0,25; Al ≤ 0,04, Mn + Ni = 1,40 max.
g Nb: 0,01 to 0,08; N: 0,02 to 0,07; Cu ≤ 0,25; Al ≤ 0,04.
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Chemical compositiona
symbol for classification
according to
Chemical composition (percentage mass fraction)b

Tensile

C Mn Si P S Ni Cr Mo V
Chemical Strength and
composition chemical
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CrMo 2L (2C1ML) 0,05 0,40 to 1,30 0,80 0,020 0,020 0,3 2,00 to 2,50 0,90 to 1,30 0,03
(CrMo 2L) 2C1ML 0,05 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — 2,00 to 2,50 0,90 to 1,20 —
2C1MH 0,10 to 0,15 1,25 0,80 0,030 0,030 — 2,00 to 2,50 0,90 to 1,20 —
CrMo 5 (5CM) 0,03 to 0,12 0,40 to 1,30 0,80 0,020 0,025 0,3 4,0 to 6,0 0,40 to 0,70 0,03
(CrMo 5) 5CM 0,05 to 0,12 1,25 1,00 0,025 0,030 0,40 4,0 to 6,0 0,45 to 0,65 —
5CML 0,05 1,25 1,00 0,025 0,030 0,40 4,0 to 6,0 0,45 to 0,65 —
9C1Me 0,05 to 0,12 1,25 1,00 0,040 0,030 0,40 8,0 to 10,5 0,85 to 1,20 —


9C1MLe 0,05 1,25 1,00 0,040 0,030 0,40 8,0 to 10,5 0,85 to 1,20 —

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9C1MVf 0,08 to 0,13 1,20 0,50 0,020 0,015 0,80 8,0 to 10,5 0,85 to 1,20 0,15 to 0,30
9C1MV1g 0,05 to 0,12 1,25 to 2,00 0,50 0,020 0,015 1,00 8,0 to 10,5 0,85 to 1,20 0,15 to 0,30

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composition range is the one without parentheses. A given product can, by having a more restricted chemical composition which fulfils both sets of designation requirements, be
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Cu ≤ 0,3; Nb ≤ 0,1.
d The weld metal shall be analysed for the specific elements for which values are shown in this table. Other elements listed without specified values shall be reported if
intentionally added. The total of those latter unspecified elements and all other elements not intentionally added shall not exceed 0,50 %.
e Cu 0,50.
f Nb: 0,02 to 0,10; N: 0,02 to 0,07; Cu ≤ 0,25; Al ≤ 0,04, Mn + Ni = 1,40 max.
g Nb: 0,01 to 0,08; N: 0,02 to 0,07; Cu ≤ 0,25; Al ≤ 0,04.
h Consumables for which the chemical composition is not listed in this table shall be symbolized similarly and prefixed by the letter Z or G. The chemical composition ranges
are not specified and therefore it is possible that two electrodes with the same Z classification are not interchangeable.
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Table 2 — Mechanical properties of all-weld metal
Minimumb Tensile Minimumd Impact energy
Chemical compositiona symbol
proof strength elongation Heat treatment of all-weld metal
for classification according to
strength
J at +20 °C

Minimum Preheat and Post weld heat treatment

Tensile strength and average interpass of test assembly
Chemical Minimume
chemical
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composition test Temperature Time
ISO 17634-A MPa MPa % value
ISO 17634-B specimens °C °C min
Mo (2M3) 355 510c 22 47 38 <200 570 to 620f 60g
490 to
(Mo) T49TX-X-2M3 400 18 — — 135–165 605 to 635h 60i
660
550 to
(Mo) T55TX-X-2M3 470 17 — — 135–165 605 to 635h 60i
690
MoL 355 510c 22 47 38 <200 570 to 620f 60g
MoV 355 510c 18 47 38 200 to 300 690 to 730f 60g
550 to


T55TX-X-CM 470 17 — — 160 to 190 675 to 705h 60i
690
550 to
T55TX-X-CML 470 17 — — 160 to 190 675 to 705h 60i
690
CrMo 1 (1CM) 355 510c 20

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c Minimum tensile strength.
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+10
The test assembly shall be cooled in the furnace to 300 °C at a rate not exceeding 200 °C/h.

g Tolerance shall be −10 min.

h The furnace shall be at a temperature no higher than 315 °C when the test assembly is placed in it. The heating rate from that point to the holding temperature shall not
exceed 280 °C/h. When the holding time has been completed, the assembly shall be allowed to cool in the furnace to a temperature below 315 °C at a rate not exceeding 195 °C/h.

+15
The assembly can be removed from the furnace at any temperature below 315 °C and allowed to cool in still air to room temperature.

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Tolerance shall be 0 min.