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Effects of moisture contamination and welding parameters on diffusible hydrogen

Journal Article · · Welding Journal
OSTI ID:248120
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  1. Conoco, Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
Two experiments were conducted on gas-shielded flux cored arc welding. The first one tested the effects of shielding gas moisture contamination and welding parameters on the diffusible hydrogen content. The second compared the hydrogen levels of various unused electrodes with the diffusible hydrogen they produced in the weld. An empirical equation has been developed that can predict the diffusible hydrogen in weld metal for gas-shielded flux cored arc welding. Estimating diffusible hydrogen is possible using measured welding parameters, shielding gas dew point, and total hydrogen of the consumable. The equation is suitable for small-diameter electrodes and welding parameter ranges commonly used for out-of-position welding.
OSTI ID:
248120
Journal Information:
Welding Journal, Journal Name: Welding Journal Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 75; ISSN 0043-2296; ISSN WEJUA3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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