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Metrode 20.70.Nb MIG wire used to fabricate a carbon

steel/Inconel ammonia still column

Metrode 20.70.Nb MIG wire was used extensively during the fabrication of a 3 diame-
ter, 94 high ammonia still column at the ICI maintenance workshop in Northwich.

Complete corrosion resistance and weld integrity was a pre-requisite of the construc-
tion and full verification of the wire by standard weld procedure preceded commence-
ment of the contract.

Using the MIG process, 4 thick carbon manganese steel flanges were built up, groove
welded at their front face and fillet welded at the back, at each end of four sections,
three of carbon steel one of inconel . Branch pipes were welded to the main shell and

the required corrosion resistant flange facings added, again using Metrode 20.70.Nb.

Views of the corrosion resistant ammonia still column during fabrication.

Process Product Specification

MMA Nimrod 182KS AWS ENiCrFe-3
Metrode Nimrod 182 AWS ENiCrFe-3
Nickel Base
182 Nimax 182 AWS ENiCrFe-3
Consumables TIG/MIG/ SAW 20.70.Nb AWS ERNiCr-3

SAW flux NiCr SA FB2

Inconel is a registered trade name of Special Metals Inc

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