Materials Weldability Properties

For every material knowing it s following properties will help to understand it s we

lding characteristics and in doing a welding procedure. If we need to consider s
ome more properties, kindly include here
1) Material group
Ex: Low alloy steel, Stainless steel, Copper Alloys etc
2) Major alloys and role of each elements
Ex: Cr-Mo, Cr-Ni, C-Mn etc and other minor alloys role and their adverse effects
(if any)
3) Mechanical properties
Tensile, Yield, Elongation, Hardness and Impact
4) Micro structure
Room temp structure like ferritic, austenitic etc and its crystal lattice patter
n like BCC, FCC etc
5) Code classification of material
Material classification as per the applicable welding standard
6) Salient features
Corrosion, Wear resistance, High temp application, Oxidation resistance
7) Physical properties
Thermal conductivity, Melting point, Thermal expansion rate, Magnetic properties
8) Heat treatment requirements and effects
Solution annealing, Stress reliving, Q&T etc.
9) Weld ability
Type of consumable to be used, weld precautions like technique, preheat, interpa
ss, type of gas to be used for shielding & purging, heat input max allowed, surf
ace cleaning, reactivity towards atmosphere and corresponding precautions like c
losed chambers, supplementary requirements
10) Major limitations and precautions for the material
Service temp, Cryogenic applications, Micro structure defects, Phase formations,
most common weld defects, distortions and so on