CHARACTERISTICS & APPLICATIONS
íshín-330HB has the nominal composition (wt. %) of weld metal is 35 Ni, 15.5 Cr, which is the same as E330 electrodes, except that carbon ranges from 0.35 to 0.45 percent. These electrodes are used primarily for the welding and repairing of high-alloy heat and corrosion-resistant castings of the same general composition which are designated HT by the Alloy Castings Institute. This composition can be used to 1150°C in oxidizing atmospheres and at 1090°C in reducing atmospheres. However, high-sulfur environments may adversely affect performance at elevated temperature.
These electrodes are usable with dcep (electrode positive) only. While use with alternating current is sometimes accomplished, they are not intended for use with this type of current. Electrode sizes 4.0 mm and smaller may be used in all positions of welding.
Storage and Drying Conditions: Hydrogen can have adverse effects on welds in some steels under certain conditions. One source of this hydrogen is moisture in the electrode coverings. For this reason, the proper storage, treatment, and handling of electrodes are necessary.
Holding Ovens: 125°C–150°C.
Drying Conditions: 250°C–425°C for 1 hour prior to use.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF UNDILUTED WELD
| C | Cr | Ni | Mo | Nb+Ta | Mn | Si | P | S | N | Cu | Others |
| 0.35-0.45 | 14.0-17.0 | 33.0-37.0 | 0.75 | NS | 1.0-2.5 | 1.00 | 0.040 | 0.030 | NS | 0.75 | NS |
Single values are maxima, except where specified otherwise.
ALL-WELD-METAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| Tensile Strength, MPa | Yield Strength, At 0.2% Offset, MPa | Elongation % | Lateral Expansion, mm | Charpy V-Notch Impact at NS°C, Joules |
| 620 | NS | 10 | NS | NS |
Single values are minimal.
ELECTRODE SIZE & WELDING CURRENT (DCEP)
| DIAMETER, mm | LENGTH, mm | Amperes |
| 2.50 | 350 | 65-90 |
| 3.15, 3.20 | 350 | 90-120 |
| 4.00 | 350 | 120-150 |
| 5.00 | 350 | 160-200 |
WARNING: Safety and health information is available from many sources, including, but not limited to Safety and Health Fact Sheets listed in A11.3, ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes published by the American Welding Society, 8669 Doral Blvd., Suite 130, Doral, FL 33166., and applicable federal and state regulations. The Safety and Health Fact Sheets are revised, and additional sheets added periodically.