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Flux for use in submerged arc welding of steel

US4017339A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1974
Grant dateApr 12, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 29, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K35/3602
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flux for use in submerged arc welding of steel, is formed from 10 - 70% iron powder, 10 - 50% MgO, 3 - 25% CaO, 2 - 25% carbonate based on the CO.sub.2 content, 0.03 - 1.5% of a compound or mixture containing boron oxide, the weight being based on the B.sub.2 O.sub.3 content, less than 15% TiO.sub.2, and at least one deoxidizing metallic agent selected from the group consisting of Si, Mn, Al, Ti and alloys thereof.

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