Coreshield 8 is a self-shielded flux cored wire designed to weld critical structural applications while maintaining excellentarc characteristics and high welder appeal using DCEN polarity. Coreshield 8 is tested and certified to meet the new AWS D designation requirements, making this self-shielded wire an excellent choice for demand critical welds when the AWS D1.8 Seismic Supplement is utilized Classifications: AWS A5.20:E71T-8 JD-H8, AWS A5.36:E71T8-A2-CS3-H8, ASME SFA 5.20, ASME SFA 5.36 Approvals: Seismic Certified D , ABS , BV , DB , LR , DNV-GL , CWB CSA W48 E491T-8-H8 Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information. Typical Tensile Properties Condition Yield Strength Tensile Strength Elongation As Welded 465 MPa (67 ksi) 565 MPa (82 ksi) 24 % Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties Condition Testing Temperature Impact Value As Welded 4 C (40 F) 85 J (65 ft-lb) As Welded -29 C (-20 F) 41 J (30 ft-lb) Typical Weld Metal Analysis % C Mn Si S P Al 0.1