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What to Consider When Welding Dissimilar Materials

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Page 1: What to Consider When Welding Dissimilar Materials

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Dissimilar welding i

to weld two different materials in piping where we have specification break

Then we need to weld some dissimilar metals in pressure vessel

Designers, most of the times, try to avoid dissimilar welding however

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

combinations which must not be welded.

This is a guide to weld dissimilar metals. It will take you through all the considerati

dealing with

performance of a dissimilar weld and their significance.

mind a list of factors to be consi

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What to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Dissimilar welding is not uncommon in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining and energy sectors.

to weld two different materials in piping where we have specification break

Then we need to weld some dissimilar metals in pressure vessel

Designers, most of the times, try to avoid dissimilar welding however

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

combinations which must not be welded.

This is a guide to weld dissimilar metals. It will take you through all the considerati

with dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

performance of a dissimilar weld and their significance.

mind a list of factors to be consi

Engineering Pulse Limited, UK

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

not uncommon in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining and energy sectors.

to weld two different materials in piping where we have specification break

Then we need to weld some dissimilar metals in pressure vessel

Designers, most of the times, try to avoid dissimilar welding however

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

combinations which must not be welded.

This is a guide to weld dissimilar metals. It will take you through all the considerati

dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

performance of a dissimilar weld and their significance.

mind a list of factors to be considered while making any decision on welding two dissimilar metals.

ngineering Pulse ©

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

not uncommon in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining and energy sectors.

to weld two different materials in piping where we have specification break

Then we need to weld some dissimilar metals in pressure vessel

Designers, most of the times, try to avoid dissimilar welding however

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

combinations which must not be welded.

This is a guide to weld dissimilar metals. It will take you through all the considerati

dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

performance of a dissimilar weld and their significance.

dered while making any decision on welding two dissimilar metals.

First

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

not uncommon in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining and energy sectors.

to weld two different materials in piping where we have specification break

Then we need to weld some dissimilar metals in pressure vessel

Designers, most of the times, try to avoid dissimilar welding however

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

This is a guide to weld dissimilar metals. It will take you through all the considerati

dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

performance of a dissimilar weld and their significance. After going through this, you will be carrying in

dered while making any decision on welding two dissimilar metals.

First Words

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

not uncommon in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining and energy sectors.

to weld two different materials in piping where we have specification break

Then we need to weld some dissimilar metals in pressure vessels and heat exchangers fabrication also.

Designers, most of the times, try to avoid dissimilar welding however

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

This is a guide to weld dissimilar metals. It will take you through all the considerati

dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

After going through this, you will be carrying in

dered while making any decision on welding two dissimilar metals.

Words

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

not uncommon in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining and energy sectors.

to weld two different materials in piping where we have specification break or design requirement

and heat exchangers fabrication also.

Designers, most of the times, try to avoid dissimilar welding however it is not always achievable.

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

This is a guide to weld dissimilar metals. It will take you through all the considerations required while

dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

After going through this, you will be carrying in

dered while making any decision on welding two dissimilar metals.

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not uncommon in petrochemical, oil & gas, refining and energy sectors. We need

or design requirement

and heat exchangers fabrication also.

it is not always achievable.

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

ons required while

dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

After going through this, you will be carrying in

dered while making any decision on welding two dissimilar metals.

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We need

or design requirement.

and heat exchangers fabrication also.

it is not always achievable.

Therefore, one needs to know about the details of dissimilar welding, possible combinations and the

ons required while

dissimilar welding. The purpose of this guide is to look into the factors affecting the

After going through this, you will be carrying in

dered while making any decision on welding two dissimilar metals.

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Choosing

The factors need to be considered while

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Cracking:Cracking can happen frequently when welding dissimilar metals.

some dilution without forming a crack sensitive weld.

Corrosion resistance:Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

weld being made to resist any hydrogen attack

pressure should be completed with a filler metal having this resistance.

Physical properties:Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

close to the base meta

between the values for the base metals.

High temperature:

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

other high temperature damages must be chosen.

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Choosing filler metal

The factors need to be considered while

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Cracking: Cracking can happen frequently when welding dissimilar metals.

some dilution without forming a crack sensitive weld.

Corrosion resistance:Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

weld being made to resist any hydrogen attack

pressure should be completed with a filler metal having this resistance.

Physical properties:Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

close to the base meta

between the values for the base metals.

High temperature:

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

other high temperature damages must be chosen.

Interstitial elements

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Fig. 1 Representation of properties linked with Ferrite Number

filler metal

The factors need to be considered while

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Cracking can happen frequently when welding dissimilar metals.

some dilution without forming a crack sensitive weld.

Corrosion resistance: Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

weld being made to resist any hydrogen attack

pressure should be completed with a filler metal having this resistance.

Physical properties: Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

close to the base metals when the weld has to see higher temperature.

between the values for the base metals.

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

other high temperature damages must be chosen.

Ductility

Interstitial elements

High temperature

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Fig. 1 Representation of properties linked with Ferrite Number

filler metal

The factors need to be considered while choosing a filler metal for

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Cracking can happen frequently when welding dissimilar metals.

some dilution without forming a crack sensitive weld.

Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

weld being made to resist any hydrogen attack

pressure should be completed with a filler metal having this resistance.

Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

ls when the weld has to see higher temperature.

between the values for the base metals.

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

other high temperature damages must be chosen.

Dissimilar Welding Choosing

Physical properties

Melting temperature

temperature

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Fig. 1 Representation of properties linked with Ferrite Number

choosing a filler metal for

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Cracking can happen frequently when welding dissimilar metals.

some dilution without forming a crack sensitive weld.

Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

weld being made to resist any hydrogen attack at certain temperature and hydrogen partial

pressure should be completed with a filler metal having this resistance.

Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

ls when the weld has to see higher temperature.

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

other high temperature damages must be chosen.

Dissimilar Welding -Choosing

Filler

Physical properties

Weldability

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Fig. 1 Representation of properties linked with Ferrite Number

choosing a filler metal for dissimilar welding are

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Cracking can happen frequently when welding dissimilar metals. Filler metal must be capable of

Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

at certain temperature and hydrogen partial

pressure should be completed with a filler metal having this resistance.

Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

ls when the weld has to see higher temperature.

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

Mechanical properties

Corrosion properties

Weldability

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Fig. 1 Representation of properties linked with Ferrite Number

dissimilar welding are

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Filler metal must be capable of

Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

at certain temperature and hydrogen partial

pressure should be completed with a filler metal having this resistance.

Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

ls when the weld has to see higher temperature. The value should be

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

Cracking

Corrosion properties

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Fig. 1 Representation of properties linked with Ferrite Number

dissimilar welding are shown

in the diagram below. Every factor has been explained briefly in the next paragraphs.

Filler metal must be capable of

Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

at certain temperature and hydrogen partial

Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

The value should be

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

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shown

Filler metal must be capable of

Against whatever damage mechanisms, a less resistive base metal among the two being welded

offers good resistance, filler metal should handle them all. Low alloy steel and stainless steel

at certain temperature and hydrogen partial

Physical properties especially the thermal coefficient of expansion of the weld metal shall be

The value should be

For high temperature application, a filler metal not prone to any oxidation, embrittlement or

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Mechanical properties:

Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Weldability:Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

other physical property requirements.

Melting temperature:Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

dilution of the on

Ductility:Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

Interstitial Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

to hot cracking weld.

Selection of welding process is also important when welding dissimilar metals.

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends up

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

design and fit

Selecting

Different

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What to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Mechanical properties:Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Weldability: Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

ther physical property requirements.

Melting temperature:Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

dilution of the one having lower melting temperature.

Ductility: Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

Interstitial elements:Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

to hot cracking weld.

Selection of welding process is also important when welding dissimilar metals.

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends up

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

design and fit-up.

Selecting welding process

Different dissimilar combinations

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Mechanical properties: Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

ther physical property requirements.

Melting temperature: Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

e having lower melting temperature.

Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

elements: Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

to hot cracking weld.

Selection of welding process is also important when welding dissimilar metals.

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends up

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

welding process

dissimilar combinations

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

ther physical property requirements.

Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

e having lower melting temperature.

Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

Selection of welding process is also important when welding dissimilar metals.

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends up

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

welding process

dissimilar combinations

Nickel alloys

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

e having lower melting temperature.

Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

Selection of welding process is also important when welding dissimilar metals.

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends up

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

dissimilar combinations

Carbon steels

Stainless steels

Nickel alloys

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

Selection of welding process is also important when welding dissimilar metals.

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends up

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

Carbon steels

Stainless steels

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

Selection of welding process is also important when welding dissimilar metals.

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends up

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

Alloy steels

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Choose a filler metal equally strong and ductile as the weaker of the base metals to be welded.

Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

due to different thermal conductivities of the base metals. Otherwise, cracking may take place.

Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

impact on the overall properties and performance of the weld. Dilution depends upon the

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

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Selected filler metal must have good weldability related to dilution, melting temperature and

Melting temperature of the filler metal must be matching to the base metal having lower

melting temperature. Selecting high melting temperature filler metal would cause excessive

Filler metal must be ductile enough to sustain all the stresses caused by temperature changes

Elements like oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen must be low to have a ductile and less prone

During welding, materials with high chemical composition may get diluted and that dilution may

on the

welding process selected and the filler metal being used. With SMAW, dilution is 30 percent and

for gas welding processes, it varies from 10 to 50 percent. Dilution is further affected by the joint

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Carbon & low alloy steels

Specific considerations

Filler selection

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Carbon & low alloy steels

Specific considerations

Filler selection

Austenitic stainless steel filler

• E/ER-

• Chances of carbon migration at higher temperatures

Nickel alloy filler

• ENiCrFe

• Recommended for high temperature

High temperature

Thermal stresses

Ferrite Number

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Carbon & low alloy steels

Specific considerations

Austenitic stainless steel filler

-309

Chances of carbon migration at higher temperatures

Nickel alloy filler

ENiCrFe-2 / 3, ERNiCr

Recommended for high temperature

High temperature

PWHT

Thermal stresses

Ferrite Number

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Carbon & low alloy steels to Austenitic

Austenitic stainless steel filler

Chances of carbon migration at higher temperatures

Nickel alloy filler

2 / 3, ERNiCr-3

Recommended for high temperature

•Service temperature exceeding 700 F migration from austentic stainless steel filler

•Recommended filler is nickel alloyHigh temperature

•Carbon or alloy steel requiring PWHT may be buttered with ERNiCrbefore welding to SS

•PWHT, if required, must not be waived off

•Thermal coefficient must be considered for the base metals to be welded. Major difference leads to high thermal stresses at elevated temperatures

Thermal stresses

•When using austenitic filler metal, resulting weld ferrite number need to be predicted. Refere WeldPulse guide over ferrite numberFerrite Number

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Austenitic

Austenitic stainless steel filler

Chances of carbon migration at higher temperatures

Recommended for high temperature

Service temperature exceeding 700 F migration from austentic stainless steel filler

Recommended filler is nickel alloy

Carbon or alloy steel requiring PWHT may be buttered with ERNiCrbefore welding to SS

PWHT, if required, must not be waived off

Thermal coefficient must be considered for the base metals to be welded. Major difference leads to high thermal stresses at elevated temperatures

When using austenitic filler metal, resulting weld ferrite number need to be predicted. Refere WeldPulse guide over ferrite number

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Austenitic Stainless steels

Chances of carbon migration at higher temperatures

Service temperature exceeding 700 F migration from austentic stainless steel filler

Recommended filler is nickel alloy

Carbon or alloy steel requiring PWHT may be buttered with ERNiCr-3 and heat treated before welding to SS

PWHT, if required, must not be waived off

Thermal coefficient must be considered for the base metals to be welded. Major difference leads to high thermal stresses at elevated temperatures

When using austenitic filler metal, resulting weld ferrite number need to be predicted. Refere WeldPulse guide over ferrite number

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Stainless steels

Chances of carbon migration at higher temperatures

Service temperature exceeding 700 F - carbon migration from austentic stainless steel filler

Recommended filler is nickel alloy

Carbon or alloy steel requiring PWHT may be 3 and heat treated

PWHT, if required, must not be waived off

Thermal coefficient must be considered for the base metals to be welded. Major difference leads to high thermal stresses at

When using austenitic filler metal, resulting weld ferrite number need to be predicted. Refere WeldPulse guide over ferrite number

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Stainless steels (300 series)

carbon migration from austentic stainless steel filler

Carbon or alloy steel requiring PWHT may be

When using austenitic filler metal, resulting

Refere WeldPulse guide over ferrite number

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(300 series)

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Filler selection

Specific considerations

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What to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Carbon & low alloy steels to

Filler selection

Specific considerations

High temperature

Filler containing Cr equal to one having less Cr

• Perform PWHT

Austenitic filler wire

• E/ER

• Not applicable if any steel is to be used as a pressure vessel

Carbon steel suiting filler in case of CS to Cr SS

• A Cr SS suiting filler can also be used but preferable to use less hardenable filler

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Carbon & low alloy steels to

Specific considerations

High temperature

PWHT

Filler containing Cr equal to one having less Cr

Perform PWHT

Austenitic filler wire

E/ER-309

Not applicable if any steel is to be used as a pressure vessel

Carbon steel suiting filler in case of CS to Cr SS

A Cr SS suiting filler can also be used but preferable to use less hardenable filler

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Carbon & low alloy steels to C

High temperature

PWHT

Filler containing Cr equal to one having less Cr

Perform PWHT

Austenitic filler wire

Not applicable if any steel is to be used as a pressure vessel

Carbon steel suiting filler in case of CS to Cr SS

A Cr SS suiting filler can also be used but preferable to use less hardenable filler

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Cr Stainless steels

• Operation upto 800 F

• Above this temperature, careful assessment is required

• Heat treated requirement should be assessed carefully

• Follow the construction code requirements

Filler containing Cr equal to one having less Cr

Not applicable if any steel is to be used as a pressure vessel

Carbon steel suiting filler in case of CS to Cr SS

A Cr SS suiting filler can also be used but preferable to use less

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Stainless steels

Operation upto 800 F

Above this temperature, careful assessment is required

Heat treated requirement should be assessed carefully

Follow the construction code requirements

Filler containing Cr equal to one having less Cr

Not applicable if any steel is to be used as a pressure vessel

Carbon steel suiting filler in case of CS to Cr SS

A Cr SS suiting filler can also be used but preferable to use less

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Stainless steels (400 series

Operation upto 800 F

Above this temperature, careful assessment is required

Heat treated requirement should be assessed carefully

Follow the construction code

Filler containing Cr equal to one having less Cr

Not applicable if any steel is to be used as a pressure vessel

Carbon steel suiting filler in case of CS to Cr SS

A Cr SS suiting filler can also be used but preferable to use less

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(400 series)

Above this temperature, careful

Heat treated requirement should

A Cr SS suiting filler can also be used but preferable to use less

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Filler selection

Specific considerations

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What to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Nickel alloys

Filler selection

Specific considerations

Nickel alloy / Nickel Chromium

• Nickel alloy fillers should be used to join nickel alloys to CS, alloy steel or stainless steels. No other filler should be considered. Ni alloy fillers are selected due to their good ductility and tolerance of dilution by iron in steel

dilution

Chromium dilution

PWHT

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Nickel alloys to steels

Specific considerations

Nickel alloy / Nickel Chromium

Nickel alloy fillers should be used to join nickel alloys to CS, alloy steel or stainless steels. No other filler should be considered. Ni alloy fillers are selected due to their good ductility and tolerance of dilution by iron in steel

Iron dilution

Chromium dilution

PWHT

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

to steels

Nickel alloy / Nickel Chromium

Nickel alloy fillers should be used to join nickel alloys to CS, alloy steel or stainless steels. No other filler should be considered. Ni alloy fillers are selected due to their good ductility and tolerance of dilution by iron in steel

• Iron dilution if couldn't be tolerated during welding to any steel to nickel alloy would cause hot cracking

• It depends upon the filler used and the welding process

• SMAW process with nickel alloy or Nickel chromium can handle iron dilution up to 40%dilution

• Chromium dilution may also take place while welding stainless steels to Nickel. It can be controlled by using Nickel or Nickel Chromium filler

• Welding process doesn't have much of impact over chromium dilution

Chromium dilution

• PWHT shall be done as required by the steel end side.

PWHT

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Nickel alloy / Nickel Chromium

Nickel alloy fillers should be used to join nickel alloys to CS, alloy steel or stainless steels. No other filler should be considered. Ni alloy fillers are selected due to their good ductility and tolerance

Iron dilution if couldn't be tolerated during welding to any steel to nickel alloy would cause hot cracking

It depends upon the filler used and the welding process

SMAW process with nickel alloy or Nickel chromium can handle iron dilution up to 40%

Chromium dilution may also take place while welding stainless steels to Nickel. It can be controlled by using Nickel or Nickel Chromium filler

Welding process doesn't have much of impact over chromium dilution

PWHT shall be done as required by the steel end side.

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Nickel alloy fillers should be used to join nickel alloys to CS, alloy steel or stainless steels. No other filler should be considered. Ni alloy fillers are selected due to their good ductility and tolerance

Iron dilution if couldn't be tolerated during welding to any steel to nickel alloy would cause hot cracking

It depends upon the filler used and the welding process

SMAW process with nickel alloy or Nickel chromium can handle iron dilution up to 40%

Chromium dilution may also take place while welding stainless steels to Nickel. It can be controlled by using Nickel or Nickel Chromium filler

Welding process doesn't have much of impact over

PWHT shall be done as required by the steel end side.

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Nickel alloy fillers should be used to join nickel alloys to CS, alloy steel or stainless steels. No other filler should be considered. Ni alloy fillers are selected due to their good ductility and tolerance

Iron dilution if couldn't be tolerated during welding to any steel to nickel alloy would cause hot cracking

It depends upon the filler used and the welding process

SMAW process with nickel alloy or Nickel chromium can

Chromium dilution may also take place while welding stainless steels to Nickel. It can be controlled by using

Welding process doesn't have much of impact over

PWHT shall be done as required by the steel end side.

Info: [email protected]@engineeringpulse.co.uk

Nickel alloy fillers should be used to join nickel alloys to CS, alloy steel or stainless steels. No other filler should be considered. Ni alloy fillers are selected due to their good ductility and tolerance

Iron dilution if couldn't be tolerated during welding to

It depends upon the filler used and the welding process

SMAW process with nickel alloy or Nickel chromium can

stainless steels to Nickel. It can be controlled by using

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Determining

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

We need to know the chemical composition of bot

used.

Taking on example of welding P11 to SS304 with SMAW

the weld

Cr (weld) = Cr (P11) * 0.15 + Cr (304) * 0.15 + Cr (309) * 0.70

All compositions in %

Same formula can then be used for other elements.

Final

Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

document however service conditions and other codes requ

wherever stands ma

As a general rule, preheat and post weld heat treatment

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

considering all the factors defined above and t

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

qualified and not for applying them directly without qualification.

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What to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Determining

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

We need to know the chemical composition of bot

Taking on example of welding P11 to SS304 with SMAW

the weld can be estimated as follows:

Cr (weld) = Cr (P11) * 0.15 + Cr (304) * 0.15 + Cr (309) * 0.70

All compositions in %

Same formula can then be used for other elements.

Final Words

Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

document however service conditions and other codes requ

herever stands ma

As a general rule, preheat and post weld heat treatment

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

considering all the factors defined above and t

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

qualified and not for applying them directly without qualification.

Engineering Pulse Limited, UK

copyrighted by Engohibited.

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

Determining resultant weld composition

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

We need to know the chemical composition of bot

Taking on example of welding P11 to SS304 with SMAW

can be estimated as follows:

Cr (weld) = Cr (P11) * 0.15 + Cr (304) * 0.15 + Cr (309) * 0.70

All compositions in %

Same formula can then be used for other elements.

Words

Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

document however service conditions and other codes requ

herever stands mandatory.

As a general rule, preheat and post weld heat treatment

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

considering all the factors defined above and t

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

qualified and not for applying them directly without qualification.

ngineering Pulse ©

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

resultant weld composition

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

We need to know the chemical composition of bot

Taking on example of welding P11 to SS304 with SMAW

can be estimated as follows:

Cr (weld) = Cr (P11) * 0.15 + Cr (304) * 0.15 + Cr (309) * 0.70

Same formula can then be used for other elements.

Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

document however service conditions and other codes requ

As a general rule, preheat and post weld heat treatment

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

considering all the factors defined above and t

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

qualified and not for applying them directly without qualification.

© 2013

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

resultant weld composition

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

We need to know the chemical composition of both the metals being joined and the

Taking on example of welding P11 to SS304 with SMAW

Cr (weld) = Cr (P11) * 0.15 + Cr (304) * 0.15 + Cr (309) * 0.70

Same formula can then be used for other elements.

Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

document however service conditions and other codes requ

As a general rule, preheat and post weld heat treatment

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

considering all the factors defined above and the typical

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

qualified and not for applying them directly without qualification.

hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

resultant weld composition

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

h the metals being joined and the

Taking on example of welding P11 to SS304 with SMAW using E309,

Cr (weld) = Cr (P11) * 0.15 + Cr (304) * 0.15 + Cr (309) * 0.70

Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

document however service conditions and other codes requirements should also be considered

requirements

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

he typical resultant

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

qualified and not for applying them directly without qualification.

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hat to consider when welding dissimilar materials

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

h the metals being joined and the

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Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

irements should also be considered

requirements should be followed for the

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

resultant weld composition

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

Info: [email protected]@engineeringpulse.co.uk

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

h the metals being joined and the filler metal

composition

Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

irements should also be considered

should be followed for the

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

weld composition which

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

[email protected]@engineeringpulse.co.uk

For dissimilar welding, resultant weld composition can be estimated if dilution is known. As told

earlier, dilution is based upon the welding process being used. For SMAW, dilution is almost 30%.

Resultant composition is measured for each critical element based upon the dilution percentage.

filler metal

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Dealing with dissimilar welding requires good knowledge of materials being joined and the

critical issues associated with their welding. Typical guidelines have been provided within this

irements should also be considered

should be followed for the

material requiring high temperature and holding time. Filler metal selection should be made

which

should suit the service conditions. These guidelines should be used only for getting a procedure

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