Yield Strength (Minimum Required)
58 ksi
Elongation (Minimum Required)
22 %
Yield Strength (As Welded)
60 ksi (100% Carbon Dioxide), 61 ksi (75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide), 65 ksi (90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide), 62 ksi (98% Argon/2% Oxygen)
Process
MIG Welding (GMAW)
Shielding Type
Gas-Shielded
For Welding Position
Flat, Horizontal, Overhead, Vertical-Down, Vertical-Up
Elongation (As Welded)
26% (100% Carbon Dioxide), 28% (75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide), 30% (90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide), 27% (98% Argon/2% Oxygen)
Compatible Shielding Gas
100% Carbon Dioxide, 75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide, 90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide, 98% Argon/2% Oxygen
For Material Type
Carbon Steel to Carbon Steel
AWS Classification
ER70S-3
Standards
AWS A5.18, MIL-3-23765/1: MIL-70S-3
Welding Current Designation
DCEP
Tensile Strength (As Welded)
75 ksi (100% Carbon Dioxide), 76 ksi (75% Argon/25% Carbon Dioxide), 79 ksi (90% Argon/10% Carbon Dioxide), 78 ksi (98% Argon/2% Oxygen)
Tensile Strength (Minimum Required)
70 ksi
Finish/Coating
Copper-Coated
Maximum Tensile Strength (As Welded)
70 to 79 ksi
Maximum Yield Strength (As Welded)
60 to 69 ksi
For Joining
Carbon Steel to Carbon Steel
Country of Origin (subject to change)
Canada