Steel E80C-Ni2
E80C-Ni2 is a nominal 2 % nickel composite metal-cored electrode in the low-alloy flux-cored filler family, formulated for better toughness at lower service temperatures than the Ni1 grade.
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Values for the AW condition
E80C-Ni2 tempers and conditions
E80C-Ni2 is supplied in 4 conditions, soft to hard. AW is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 4 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Post-weld heat treated | Pick when the fabrication code requires post-weld stress relief of pressure or thick-section joints; strength drops slightly, ductility and toughness improve. | 495 | 590 | 28 | 178 HB | — |
C1 shielding | Lowest-cost gas, deeper penetration and more spatter; slightly lower silicon/manganese recovery so strength and low-temperature toughness sit at the low end. | 505 | 600 | 25 | 186 HB | 40 W/m·K |
AWDefault As-welded deposit | Standard classification condition for structural and low-temperature service where no PWHT is applied. | 520 | 620 | 26 | 190 HB | — |
M21 shielding | Preferred mix for spray transfer, low spatter and the best low-temperature Charpy values from this wire. | 540 | 630 | 27 | 194 HB | 8.5 % IACS |
What is E80C-Ni2?
E80C-Ni2 is a nominal 2 % nickel composite metal-cored electrode in the low-alloy flux-cored filler family, formulated for better toughness at lower service temperatures than the Ni1 grade. It is used on low-alloy structural, offshore and pipeline steels, depositing 520 MPa yield, 620 MPa tensile, 26 % elongation and about 190 HB (92 HRB) with service to 400 °C. Wire must be stored or re-baked dry and interpass held at 150–250 °C to limit hydrogen cracking, and the deposit has no more corrosion resistance than the base steel. E80C-Ni3 is the next step for arctic-grade toughness. E80C-Ni2 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F). E80C-Ni2 has a yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — stronger than 67% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 26% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi).
What is E80C-Ni2 used for?
- Low-temperature structural steel
- Offshore and marine structures
- Pipeline steel welding
- Pressure vessel fabrication
Advantages
- Readily welded — 88/100, better than 87% of steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 26%, better than 82% of steel grades
Limitations
- High embodied carbon — 2.6 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 87% of steel grades
E80C-Ni2 properties
Typical room-temperature values for E80C-Ni2-AW; bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
E80C-Ni2 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,450°C (2,642 °F).
Mechanical15
E80C-Ni2 has a yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — stronger than 67% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 26% and the elastic modulus is 205 GPa (29.7 Msi).
Thermal6
E80C-Ni2 is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 40 W/m·K (23.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 64% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12.5 µm/m·K (6.94 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
E80C-Ni2 conducts electricity at 8.5 % IACS, better than 63% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (13/100), better than 66% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of E80C-Ni2 takes about 36 MJ of energy and emits 2.6 kg of CO₂ — more than 89% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 20%.
Manufacturability5
E80C-Ni2's machinability is good (55/100, better than 62% of steel grades); weldability excellent (88/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the steel family
Yield strength against density for every steel grade FabDigit runs. E80C-Ni2 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with E80C-Ni2
Is E80C-Ni2 easy to machine?
Deposited metal machines like normalized ~550 MPa low-alloy steel; carbide tooling handles the harder as-welded cap, and stress relief improves chip control.
Can E80C-Ni2 be welded?
DCEP, 100% CO₂ or Ar+20–25% CO₂ at 14–25 L/min; keep interpass 150–250 °C, preheat per carbon equivalent and thickness, and store/re-bake wire dry to limit hydrogen cracking.
Can E80C-Ni2 be formed, bent or molded?
Not a wrought product — supplied as spooled tubular wire; joint groove design and bead sequencing control distortion.
E80C-Ni2 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Cundiluted weld metal | ≤ 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Mn | ≤ 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Si | ≤ 0.8 | 0.45 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| S | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Nidefining alloy addition for low-temperature toughness | 2 – 2.75 | 2.3 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.15 | 0.04 |
| Mo | ≤ 0.35 | 0.05 |
| V | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Cuincludes any copper coating on the wire | ≤ 0.35 | 0.05 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on E80C-Ni2?
Grind or blast the deposit and apply primer/paint or metallizing; the weld metal has no more corrosion resistance than the base steel.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Black / Phosphate
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Steel E80C-Ni2 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Also called
- AWS E80C-Ni2AWS E55C-Ni2
How much does E80C-Ni2 cost?
E80C-Ni2 is a premium-cost steel ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
E80C-Ni2 — frequently asked
What is E80C-Ni2 used for?
E80C-Ni2 is typically used for low-temperature structural steel, offshore and marine structures, pipeline steel welding and pressure vessel fabrication. In short: tougher than Ni1; offshore structural filler; 2 % Ni cold-service deposit.
What is the yield strength of E80C-Ni2?
E80C-Ni2 has a typical yield strength of 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — stronger than 67% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is E80C-Ni2 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, better than 62% of steel grades). Deposited metal machines like normalized ~550 MPa low-alloy steel; carbide tooling handles the harder as-welded cap, and stress relief improves chip control.
Can E80C-Ni2 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (88/100). DCEP, 100% CO₂ or Ar+20–25% CO₂ at 14–25 L/min; keep interpass 150–250 °C, preheat per carbon equivalent and thickness, and store/re-bake wire dry to limit hydrogen cracking.
What surface finishes work on E80C-Ni2?
Grind or blast the deposit and apply primer/paint or metallizing; the weld metal has no more corrosion resistance than the base steel.
Can E80C-Ni2 be formed, bent or molded?
Not a wrought product — supplied as spooled tubular wire; joint groove design and bead sequencing control distortion.
What is the maximum service temperature of E80C-Ni2?
E80C-Ni2 is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between E80C-Ni2-AW and E80C-Ni2 PWHT?
AW is the default condition — standard classification condition for structural and low-temperature service where no PWHT is applied. PWHT: pick when the fabrication code requires post-weld stress relief of pressure or thick-section joints; strength drops slightly, ductility and toughness improve. Yield strength is 520 MPa in AW versus 495 MPa in PWHT.
How much does E80C-Ni2 cost?
E80C-Ni2 is a premium-cost steel ($$$), cheaper than about 51% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- AWS A5.28/A5.28M — Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding — American Welding Society (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol.6 — Welding, Brazing and Soldering — ASM International (1993)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
- Metal-cored low-alloy Ni-bearing wire datasheets (Lincoln Electric, ESAB, Hobart) — various (2023)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.