SMAW, hardfacing electrode basics
Basic electrodes have a coating comprising CaCO3, fluorspar (CaF2), ferromanganese, and iron powder. The word basic refers to the coating's pH. E7018 is the most popular basic electrode and achieves an arc with medium dig/drive and medium penetration. Basic coatings also have low hydrogen and moisture absorption levels, …
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