Characteristics and typical fi elds of application Nickel-base rutile fl ux-cored wire of T Ni 6082 R / ENiCr3T0 type for welding of many creep-resistant steels and nickel-base alloys. Wellsuited for dissimilar welding of stainless and nickel alloys to mild steels and some copper alloys. Can also be used as a buffer layer in many diffi cult-to-weld applications, where the high nickel content will minimize the carbon diffusion from the mild steel into the stainless material. The austenitic structure is very stable and the risk of solidifi cation cracking is low. The weld metal has low coeffi cient of thermal expansion and is resistant to thermal shock. It provides high resistance to stress corrosion cracking and good resistance to intergranular corrosion. Easy handling and high deposition rate result in high productivity with excellent welding performance and very low spatter formation. Increased travel speeds as well as self-releasing slag with little demand for cleaning and pickling provide considerable savings in time and money. The wire shows good wetting behavior and results in a fi nely rippled surface pattern. The wide arc ensures even penetration and side-wall fusion to prevent lack of fusion. Suitable for pressure vessel fabrication in the service temperature range –196ºC to 550ºC, otherwise resistant to scaling up to 1100ºC (in S-free atmosphere). Especially designed for fl at and horizontal welding positions.