Lincoln Electric P223 FLUX User Manual

P223 FLUX AWS A5.17-97: F7A4-EM12K and A5.23-97: F8A2-EA1-A2

Lincolnweld®P223 flux is an industry
standard for spiral pipe welding on
up to X80 grade pipe, especially
where good impact properties are
required. It is also well-suited for
longitudinal seam welding on pipe,
producing a low bead profile with
very straight edges, while minimizing
undercuts. Its fast freezing slag
makes it ideal for even small diame­ter pipe. In most cases, the slag is
self-peeling. For these same rea­sons, P223 is an excellent choice for
many two-pass welding applications.
While designed for two-pass welding
applications, P223 is a neutral flux
which is also suitable for use in mul­tiple pass welding with mild steel
and low alloy electrodes.

ADVANTAGE LINCOLN

• The weld deposits of neutral
P223 flux are extremely resistant
to procedural variations.

• Fast solidification of weld metal
and slag for excellent bead
appearance.

• Low dust levels make handling at
the work station clean and easy.

• Excellent weld profiles with straight
and consistent weld bead edges.

• Fast freezing slag makes P223
suitable for smaller diameter pipe.

• Slag is self-peeling on most appli­cations.

• Designed to deliver Charpy
V-Notch impact properties that
exceed most line pipe require­ments.

• Low diffusible hydrogen levels.

• Manufactured under a quality
system certified to ISO 9001.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Oil and gas line pipe fabrication
through X-80 grades.

• Single pass or multiple pass
welding.

• Single arc or multiple arc (up to
3 arc tandem welding).

• Straight seam or spiral seam
welding.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Basicity Index: 1.60

• Particle Size:
+12 Mesh 2% max.

-12/+100 Mesh 96% min.

-100 Mesh 2% max.

• Density: 1.3 g/cm

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CONFORMANCES

For Mild Steel:

Lincolnweld®L-61
AWS A5.17-97: F7A4-EM12K
ASME SFA-5.17

For Low Alloy Steel:

Lincolnweld®L-70
AWS A5.23-97: F8A2-EA1-A2
ASME SFA-5.23

RECOMMENDED ELECTRODES

Single Pass or Two-Pass Welds:

Lincolnweld®L-61, AWS EM12K

Lincolnweld®L-70, AWS EA1
(intended for applications requiring
robust Charpy impact properties).

Tested on Pipe

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Charpy V-Notch Charpy V-Notch Charpy V-Notch Charpy V-Notch
Flux/Wire ft•lbf (Joules) ft•lbf (Joules) ft•lbf (Joules) ft•lbf (Joules)
Combination @ 0ºF (-18ºC) @ -20ºF (-29ºC) @ -40ºF (-40ºC) @ -60ºF (-51ºC)

Actual Test Results 75 76 87 45

As-welded (101) (103) (117) (61)
P223/L-61

Actual Test Results 113 101 99 82
As-welded (153) (136) (134) (111)
P223/L-70

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Mechanical property results obtained on single pass or two-pass welds will vary with base plate composition,
welding procedure, heat input, etc. These results are shown only to demonstrate the potential for the products
being used.

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– Two-pass seam weld on 0.688" wall X-65 pipe

AC/AC two-wire tandem arc procedure

Publication C5.10.1 12/03

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P223 FLUX AWS A5.17-97: F7A4-EM12K and A5.23-97: F8A2-EA1-A2

Tested per AWS

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES – As Required per AWS A5.17-97/A5.23-97

Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation ft•lbf (Joules)

psi (MPa) psi (MPa) (%) @ -40ºF (-40ºC)

Requirements

P223/L-61 58,000 70,000-95,000 22 20
AWS F7A4-EM12K (400) (483-655) (27)
AWS A5.17-97 min. min. min.
As-welded

Actual Test Results 63,400 77,300 31 93

(437) (533) (126)

Requirements @ -20ºF (-29ºC)

P223/L-70 68,000 80,000-100,000 20 20
AWS F8A2-EA1-A2 (469) (552-689) (27)
AWS A5.23-97 min. min. min.
As-welded

Actual Test Results 79,800 93,900 25 39

(550) (647) (53)

NOTE: The multiple pass procedure shown above is specified in AWS A5.17-97/AWS A5.23-97 and was employed
only for the purpose of AWS classification. The testing results and AWS classification shown should not be used to
determine the suitability of this flux/wire combination for service in limited pass applications. Actual procedural tests
should be conducted to verify the mechanical properties obtained on these applications.

Charpy V-Notch

DEPOSIT COMPOSITION - As Required per AWS A5.17-97/A5.23-97

%C %Mn %Si %S %P %Mo %Cu

Requirements

P223/L-61
AWS F7A4-EM12K Not Specified
AWS A5.17-97

Actual Test Results 0.08 1.38 0.43 0.003 0.011 — 0.06

Requirements

P223/L-70 0.12 1.40 .80 0.030 0.030 0.40-0.65 0.35
AWS F8A2-EA1-A2 max. max. max. max. max. max.
AWS A5.23-97

Actual Test Results 0.08 1.33 0.38 0.009 0.014 0.51 0.09

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P223 Flux 12/03

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P223 FLUX AWS A5.17-97: F7A4-EM12K and A5.23-97: F8A2-EA1-A2

DIFFUSIBLE HYDROGEN

- As Tested per AWS A4.3-93

(mL/100g

weld deposit)

Requirements

AWS F7A4-EM12K Not Specified

Actual Test Results

P223/L-61 3.7

Requirements

AWS F8A2-EA1-A2 Not Specified

Actual Test Results

P223/L-70 4.2

TYPICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES – Two-run seam weld on 0.688" wall X-65 pipe AC/AC two-wire tandem

arc procedure. 0.25" centered land, 90˚ included angle each side, 5˚ push lead arc, 20˚ push angle trail arc.

Diameter Approx.

Polarity Wire Feed Arc Travel

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CTWD

Lead/Trail Spacing in/min (m/min) (volts) (amps) in/min (m/min)

Speed Voltage Current Speed

PACKAGING

Lincolnweld
Flux Paper Bag

P223 EDS30636

®

50 lb. (23 kg)

Side 1

Lead Arc – P223/L-61 or L-70 90 (2.3) 35 920 41 (1.04)

5/32" (4.0 mm)

AC

1-1/2" (38.1 mm)

5/8" (15.88 mm)

Trail Arc – P223/L-61 or L-70 50 (1.3) 36 640 41 (1.04)

5/32" (4.0 mm)

AC

1-1/2" (38.1 mm)

5/8" (15.88 mm)

Side 2

Lead Arc – P223/L-61 or L-70 100 (2.5) 36 980 38 (.97)

5/32" (4.0 mm)

AC

1-1/2" (38.1 mm)

5/8" (15.88 mm)

Trail Arc – P223/L-61 or L-70 48 (1.2) 41 620 38 (.97)

5/32" (4.0 mm)

AC

1-1/2" (38.1 mm)

5/8" (15.88 mm)

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CTWD (Contact Tip to Work Distance). Subtract 1/4" to calculate Electrical Stickout.

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TEST RESULTS

Test results for mechanical properties, deposit or electrode composition and diffusible hydrogen levels were obtained from a weld produced and tested according to prescribed
standards, and should not be assumed to be the expected results in a particular application or weldment. Actual results will vary depending on many factors, including, but not limited
to, weld procedure, plate chemistry and temperature, weldment design and fabrication methods. Users are cautioned to confirm by qualification testing, or other appropriate means,
the suitability of any welding consumable and procedure before use in the intended application.

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