ERNi-CI

Class: ERNi-CI
AWS: A5.15

Conforms to Certification: AWS A5.15 | ASME SFA A5.15

Weld Process: GTAW Welding Processes

AWS Chemical Composition Requirements
C = 0.1 max Si = 0.10 max
Mn = 0.30 max Cu = 0.20 max
Fe = 0.20 max Ni = 99.2 min
S= 0.01 max P = 0.01 max

Available Sizes
.035 x 36
.045 x 36
1/16 x 36
3/32 x 36
1/8 x 36

Application
ERNi-CI Nickel Alloy 99 classification is used for tig and mig welding of cast irons. Major use is the repair of gray iron castings. The welds are easy to machine.

Deposited Chemical Composition % (Typical)
C = 0.01 S = 0.002 Ni = 99.62
Mn = 0.17 Cu = 0.13 Fe = 0.01
Si = 0.05 P = 0.001
Deposited All Weld Metal Properties % (AW) 
Tensile Strength 70,000 psi
Yield Strength 36,000 psi
Elongation 40%

Deposited Charpy-V-Notch Impact Properties %
Not applicable

Recommended Welding Parameters for TIG, MIG, and SAW Welding of Nickel Alloys

Process Diameter of Wire Voltage (V) Amperage (A) Gas
Tig .035 inches x 36 12 – 15 60 – 90 100% Argon
.045 inches x 36 13 – 16 80 – 110 100% Argon
1/16 inches x 36 14 – 18 90 – 130 100% Argon
3/32 inches x 36 15 – 20 120 – 175 100% Argon
1/8 inches x 36 15 – 20 150 – 220 100% Argon

Note:  Other shielding Gases may be used for Tig welding. Shielding gases are chosen taking Quality, cost, and Operability into consideration.

Note:  Both agglomerated and fused fluxes can be used for submerged arc welding.

Note: The chemical composition of the flux mainly affects the chemistry of the weld metal and consequently its corrosion resistance and mechanical properties.