MATERIALES
MATERIALES
## HOW ARE METALS CLASSIFIED?
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Covered electrodes require an amperage range to melt properly; it is important to know the current characteristics, penetration type, and arc transfer. The table below indicates the main coating characteristics.

| COATING TYPE | CURRENT TYPE | ARC TYPE AND TRANSFER | PENETRATION | COATING TYPE | HYDROGEN CONTENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | DCEP | Forceful, with spatter. Spray Transfer | Deep | Cellulosic | High. 200 ml/100g |
| 11 | AC/ DCEP | Forceful, with spatter. Spray Transfer | Deep | Cellulosic | High. 200 ml/100g |
| 12 | AC/DCEP/EN | Medium, low spatter. Spray Transfer. | Medium | Rutile | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 13 | AC/DCEP/EN | Soft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | Low. | Rutile | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 14 | AC/DCEP/EN | Soft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | Medium | Rutile + 30% Iron Powder | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 15 | DCEP | Medium, low spatter. Globular Transfer. | Medium | Basic | Low. 2 ml/100g |
| 16 | AC /DCEP | Medium, low spatter. Globular Transfer. | Medium | Basic | Low. 2 ml/100g |
| 18 | AC/DCEP | Medium, low spatter. Globular Transfer. | Medium | Basic + 30% Iron Powder | Basic. 2 ml/100g |
| 19 | AC/DCEP/EN | Soft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | High | Rutile – Acid | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 20 | AC/DCEP/EN | Soft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | High | Acid | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 22 | AC/ DCEN | Soft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | High | Acid | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 24 | AC/DCEP/EN | Soft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | High | Rutile + 50% Iron Powder | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 27 | AC/DCEP/EN | Soft, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | Medium | Acid + 50% Iron Powder | Medium. 15 ml/100g |
| 28 | AC/DCEP | Medium, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | Medium | Basic + 50% Iron Powder | Low. 2 ml/100g |
| 48 | AC/DCEP | Medium, spatter-free. Spray Transfer. | Medium | Basic + 30% Iron Powder | Low. 2 ml/100g |
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