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AWS A5.23-A5.23M-1997
AWS A5.23/A5.23M LOW ALLOY STEEL ELECTRODES AND FLUXES FOR SUMERGED ARC WELDING (Includes 2007 Errata)
This specification provides requirements for the classification of solid and composite low-alloy steel electrodes and fluxes for submerged arc welding. Electrode classification is based on chemical composition of the electrode for solid electrodes. and chemical composition of the weld metal for composite electrodes. Flux classification is based on the mechanical properties and deposit composition of weld metal produced with the flux and an electrode (solid or composite) classified herein. Other requirements include sizes. marking. manufacturing. and packaging. The form and usability of the flux are also included. The specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). Since these are not equivalent. each system must be used independently of the other.
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