DESCRIPTION: XTREME B3 is a gas shielded flux cored wire that deposits weld metal chemistry similar to those found in 2 1/4% Chrome/ 1% Molybdenum steels including ASTM A387 Grade P21 and P22 chrome-moly pipe. Even with a highly basic slag system, FabCO XTREME B3 has the slag removal and spatter of a T1 electrode, but offers excellent Charpy impact values which far exceed those of either a T5 basic or E8018-B3 electrode! FabCO XTREME B3 is used in high temperature service applications where high tensile strength and creep resistance is required. The excellent all-position characteristics make this an excellent alternative to E9018-B3 electrode. It is recommended for single-and multi-pass welding using 75% Ar/25% CO2 shielding gas. APPLICATIONS: 2 1/4% Chromium - 1% Molybdenum steels such as ASTM WC9 grade and P21 and P22 grade pipes. High temperature applications where creep resistance is required such as boiler and pressure vessel piping, fittings, and high temperature valves.