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BRITISH STANDARD

Welding and allied
processes Ð
Determination of
hydrogen content in
ferritic steel arc weld
metal

The European Standard EN ISO 3690:2000 has the status of a
British Standard

ICS 25.160.40

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BS EN ISO 3690:2001

National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of EN ISO 3690:2000.
It is identical with ISO 3690:2000. It supersedes BS 6693-1:1986, BS 6693-2:1986,
BS 6693-3:1988, BS 6693-4:1988 and BS 6693-5:1988 which are withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
WEE/39, Welding consumables, which has the responsibility to:
Ð aid enquirers to understand the text;
Ð present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries
on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests
informed;
Ð monitor related international and European developments and promulgate
them in the UK.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to
its secretary.
Cross-references
Attention is drawn to the fact that CEN and CENELEC Standards normally include
an annex which lists normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications. The British Standards which implement these
international or European publications may be found in the BSI Standards
Catalogue under the section entitled ªInternational Standards Correspondence
Indexº, or by using the ªFindº facility of the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN ISO title page,
the EN ISO foreword page, the ISO title page, pages ii to v, a blank page, pages 1 to
20, an inside back cover and a back cover.
The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document
was last issued.

Amendments issued since publication
This British Standard, having
been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Committee, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Committee and comes
into effect on 15 March 2001
 BSI 04-2001

ISBN 0 580 36895 5

Amd. No.

Date

13119
April 2001
Corrigendum
No.1

Comments
Correcting supersession detail in National Foreword.

EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN ISO 3690

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

December 2000

ICS 02.016.40

English version

Welding and allied processes - Determination of hydrogen
content in ferritic arc weld metal (ISO 3690:2000)
Soudage et techniques connexes - Détermination de la
teneur en hydrogène dans la métal fondu pour le soudage
à l'arc des aciers ferritiques (ISO 3690:2000)

Schweißen und verwandte Prozesse - Bestimmung des
diffusiblen Wasserstoffgehaltes im ferritischen Schweißgut
(ISO/FDIS 3690:2000)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 December 2000.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
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Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Ref. No. EN ISO 3690:2000 E

EN ISO 3690:2000

Foreword
The text of the International Standard ISO 3690:2000 has been prepared by
Technical Committee ISO/TC 44 "Welding and allied processes" in collaboration with
Technical Committee CEN/TC 121 "Welding", the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by
publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2001, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2001.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards
organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard ISO 3690:2000 was approved by CEN as a
European Standard without any modification.

EN ISO 3690:2000

ISO
3690

INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD

Second edition
2000-12-15

Welding and allied processes —
Determination of hydrogen content
in ferritic steel arc weld metal
Soudage et techniques connexes — Détermination de la teneur en
hydrogène dans le métal fondu pour le soudage à l'arc des aciers
ferritiques

Reference number
ISO 3690:2000(E)

EN ISO 3690:2000

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EN ISO 3690:2000

Contents

Page

Foreword.....................................................................................................................................................................iv
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................v
1

Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................1

2

Normative reference ......................................................................................................................................1

3
3.1
3.2
3.3

Test procedures .............................................................................................................................................1
Production of weld specimens.....................................................................................................................1
Welding procedures for the production of weld specimens.....................................................................5
Measurement of hydrogen in the test weld...............................................................................................13

Annex A (informative) Older methods of measurement........................................................................................19
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................20

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this International Standard may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard ISO 3690 was prepared in collaboration with the International Institute of Welding which has
been approved by the ISO Council as an international standardizing body in the field of welding.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 3690:1977), which has been technically revised.
Annex A of this International Standard is for information only.

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Introduction
During welding processes hydrogen is absorbed by the weld pool from the arc atmosphere. During cooling some of
this hydrogen escapes from the solid bead by diffusion but some also diffuses into the HAZ and parent metal. The
amount which does so depends on several factors such as original amount absorbed, the size of the weld and the
time-temperature conditions of cooling. Other factors being equal, the more hydrogen present in the weld the
greater the risk of cracking. The principal sources of hydrogen in welding are:
¾

moisture contained in and picked up by electrode coatings and fluxes;

¾

other hydrogenous materials which may break down in the heat of the arc;

¾

oil, dirt and grease on the plate surface or trapped in the surface layers of welding wires;

¾

atmospheric moisture during welding.

Measurements of weld hydrogen level therefore provide the means of deciding the degree to which a given welding
consumable is introducing hydrogen to the weld pool. They may thus help to categorize the sources of hydrogen
and classify different welding consumables. In addition, such measurements provide a starting point for calculating
preheating temperatures and temperatures of heat treatment to remove hydrogen after welding.
Hydrogen is unlike other elements in ferritic weld metal in that it diffuses rapidly at normal room temperatures and
some of it may be lost before an analysis can be made. This, coupled with the fact that the concentrations to be
measured are usually at the parts per million level, means that special sampling and analysis procedures are
needed. In order that results be comparable between different laboratories and can be used to develop hydrogen
control procedures, some international standardization of these sampling and analysis methods is necessary.
It has become clear from work within the International Institute of Welding that the same sampling and analysis
procedure can be used with minor modifications to deal with a number of fusion welding procedures and also for
purposes other than the simple classification of consumables. The purpose of this document is therefore to define a
standardized procedure of sampling and analysis of weld metal for the determination of hydrogen. The essential
features of the International Standard provide for the production of a weld specimen in the form of a rapidly
quenched single bead, and the procedure is described in 3.1; 3.2 of this International Standard gives details of the
procedures to be used when different welding processes are under investigation. The specimen obtained in this
way is then compatible with the recommended analytical techniques specified in 3.3.
There are two principal ways in which this International Standard is intended to be used:
a)

To provide information on the levels of weld hydrogen arising from the use of consumables in specific states
(e.g. wet or dry), or as a result of the use of specific welding parameters (e.g. different current levels). For such
purposes the method can be applied with a variety of welding parameters and states of consumable, and these
will be chosen on each occasion in order to provide the specific information sought. It is important however to
state such conditions when results are reported so that misunderstandings can be avoided.

b)

To enable consumables to be classified and to assist in quality control. In such cases consumables have to be
treated in like manner — i.e. with fixed conditions of drying temperature and time, welding current and so on.

It is understood that mercury is a hazardous substance, and that its use may be restricted in some countries. It
should be recognized that this International Standard provides a reference method against which all other methods
are to be calibrated. Once a proper calibration of an alternate method against this reference method is established,
normal testing can be conducted with the alternate method. Then the reference method need only be used in rare
instances, such as for checking calibration or in cases of dispute.

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EN ISO 3690:2000
INTENRATIONAL TSANDADR

ISO 0963:(0002)E

Welding and allied processes — Determination of hydrogen
content in ferritic steel arc weld metal

1

Scope

This International Standard specifies the sampling and analytical procedure for the determination of diffusible and
residual hydrogen in ferritic weld metal arising from the welding of ferritic steel using arc welding processes with
filler metal. Collection of the hydrogen over mercury is the primary method. Provided that the weld specimen size is
maintained within limits dictated by the size of the test block, variations in welding parameters are permissible in
order to investigate the effect of such variables on the weld hydrogen content. The techniques described in this
International Standard constitute a reference method which should be used in cases of dispute.

2

Normative reference

The following normative document contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of
this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these
publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to
investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the normative document indicated below. For
undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of ISO and IEC
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 14175, Welding consumables — Shielding gases for arc welding and cutting.

3

Test procedures

3.1
3.1.1

Production of weld specimens
Principle

The welding process to be tested is used to deposit a single weld bead which is rapidly quenched and
subsequently stored at -78 °C or lower until required for preparation and analysis.
3.1.2

Welding fixture

A copper welding jig for heat inputs up to 2 kJ/mm, which may be water cooled, is shown in Figure 1. It is designed
to promote the proper alignment and clamping of the test piece assembly by means of the single clamping unit
which is used with a ring spanner or other suitable means. See 3.1.4 for evidence of proper alignment and
clamping. A welding jig without water cooling may be used as long as the same dimensions are retained and as
long as the temperature is controlled in the manner described in 3.1.4 below.
The welding jig shown in Figure 2 will allow the production of test welds with a heat input greater than 2 kJ/mm and
up to about 3 kJ/mm.

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ISO

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1

Copper block

2
3

Test piece assembly
Copper foil

4

M12 bolt

NOTE
a

Water cooling channels may be used.

Dimension X u 25 mm.

Figure 1 — Welding fixture and test piece assembly for weld deposits made with heat inputs up to 2 kJ/mm

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Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1

Test piece assembly

2
3

Water cooling jacket
Lever clamp

4
A

Copper foil is inserted here
Made of copper

B

Made of mild steel

NOTE 1

1 mm copper inserts (not shown) for SA are 300 mm ´ 45 mm.

NOTE 2
The run-off bead length shall be such that the trailing end of the crater is on the run-off piece but within 25 mm of
the test piece. See distance X in Figure 1 for clarity.
a

135 mm for submerged arc welding or 85 mm for gas or self-shielded welding.

Figure 2 — Welding fixture and test piece assembly for weld deposits made with heat inputs greater than
2 kJ/mm up to 3 kJ/mm

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3.1.3

Test piece assemblies

The test piece assembly shall be prepared from a plain carbon non-rimming steel with a carbon content of not more
than 0,18 % and sulfur content of not more than 0,02 %. The test assembly shall be made according to the
dimensions shown in Figure 3, with a tolerance of ± 0,25 mm on all dimensions except the length of the run-on and
run-off pieces. The lengths shown in Figure 3 for the run-on and run-off pieces are suggestions only.

Dimensions in millimetres

Test assembly

la = lb

lc

e

t

45

30

15

10

Reference 3.2.2

135

15

30

10

Reference 3.2.3

85

15

30

10

Figure 1
Figure 2
A/B

Run-on / Run-off test piece.

C

Centre test piece.

NOTE

The centre test piece has the same dimensions in all the three cases.

Figure 3 — Dimensions of the weld test assembly

All surfaces shall be finished at right angles to ensure good contact between adjacent pieces during the welding
operation. Each test piece assembly may be finished with one operation on a surface grinder so as to ensure a
uniform width, or closer dimensional control may be exercised to obtain proper clamping. See 3.1.4 for evidence of
proper clamping.
Prepare three or more sets of test pieces and number them by engraving or stamping the opposite side to that to
be used for welding. Number and degrease each centre test piece in each set. Determine the weight of each centre
test piece (m1) to the nearest 0,01 g. Degas the centre test pieces in a vacuum, or dry inert carrier gas, at
650 °C ± 10 °C for 1 h and cool in a vacuum or inert carrier gas prior to weighing. It is permissible to degas the
steel from which the test piece assembly is made prior to machining operations, in which case it is not necessary to
degas the centre piece after machining. It is also permissible to degas in air when this is followed by complete
removal of surface oxide by grit blasting with a clean, dry abrasive. In case of dispute, the run-on and run-off pieces
shall also be degassed.
Certain welding processes, such as submerged arc, or those using high current levels, may produce weld beads
incompatible with the dimensions of test piece assembly as shown aligned in Figure 1. In this case, the test
assembly shown in Figure 2 shall be used. The centre test piece is the same for both assemblies: it is rotated 90°
about a vertical axis. The run-on and run-off pieces shall be compatible with the new cross-section and the length
increased to accommodate the longer weld bead. Those welding processes or parameters which necessitate this
alternative test piece assembly are specified in 3.2. For all welding processes the test piece assembly is clamped in

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the welding fixture using annealed copper foil as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The annealed copper foil may be used
to prevent erosion of the fixture. The foil may be annealed repeatedly and quenched in water after each annealing.
Oxide scale after annealing is removed by pickling with dilute nitric acid (10 %) followed by washing with distilled
water and drying.
3.1.4

Welding and test piece storage

The temperature of the welding jig before each weld is made shall be ambient or not more than 25 °C above
ambient. If difficulty is caused by condensation of water on the jig and test piece assembly, it will be necessary to
use cooling water thermostatically controlled to ambient temperature or as much as 25 °C higher. Using the
welding process as specified in 3.2, and parameters appropriate to the type of investigation, make a single weld
bead on the test piece assembly that is clamped in the welding jig as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2.
a)

Welding shall be initiated on the run-on piece at a point sufficiently distant from the centre test piece such that
a stable arc and a stable deposit shape are achieved before reaching the centre test piece.

b)

Welding shall be terminated with the trailing edge of the crater within 25 mm of the centre piece.

c)

After extinction of the arc, and without any delay, the clamp shall be released and the test piece assembly
removed and quenched as rapidly as possible to below room temperature in stirred iced water and then
transferred to a low-temperature bath saturated with solid carbon dioxide, or to liquid nitrogen.

d)

Once chilled, the underside of the central test piece shall be examined to assess the uniformity and extent of
heat tinting. Properly aligned and clamped test assemblies shall show parallel and uniform heat tinting of the
underside of the central test piece, and dark oxidation shall not extend to the edges of the underside of the
central test piece.

e)

Slag shall be removed, the run-on and run-off pieces broken off and the centre piece returned to cold storage.
The centre pieces may be stored at -78 °C in the solid carbon dioxide bath for a period of up to three days, or
at - 196 °C in liquid nitrogen for a number of weeks if necessary, before analysis.

f)

For purposes of classifying welding consumables, during welding of the test assembly, the ambient absolute
humidity shall be at least 3 g of water vapour per 1 000 g of dry air. (This corresponds to 20 °C and 20 %
relative humidity.) When the absolute humidity, measured using a sling hygrometer or other calibrated device,
equals or exceeds this condition, the test shall be acceptable as demonstrating compliance with the
requirements of this International Standard provided that the actual test results satisfy the diffusible hydrogen
requirements of the applicable consumable classification standard.

3.1.5

Recording of data

All welding details such as current, voltage, travel speed, filler metal type and composition, etc. shall be recorded
on the appropriate weld data sheet as given in 3.2. It is particularly important to record atmospheric temperature
and humidity at the welding station. All these data are reported with the analytical results.

3.2

Welding procedures for the production of weld specimens

The welding process under investigation shall have its operating parameters defined so as to permit the production
of a single weld bead on the test piece assembly described in 3.1.
3.2.1 to 3.2.3 describe the procedures for different welding processes.

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3.2.1
3.2.1.1

Manual metal arc welding
Electrodes

The covered electrode to be tested shall be used in one of the following ways:
a)

For the purposes of classification, the electrode and the method of deposition of the weld shall be as specified
in the standard with which the electrode complies.

b)

For the purposes of investigation, the electrode and welding parameters shall be those given in the specific
welding procedure. If no procedure has been given, then a current which is 90 % of the maximum suggested
by the manufacturer shall be used.

When a predrying treatment is specified, the time and temperature specified by the consumable's manufacturer
shall be used. If a range is given by the manufacturer, e.g. 300 °C to 350 °C, the average shall be used.
Electrodes with cracked or broken coatings shall not be used and electrodes to be tested in the as-received
condition shall be taken from a freshly opened undamaged packet. During any drying treatment the electrodes shall
not touch each other or the side of the oven. During any drying operation a calibrated oven shall be used and the
electrodes shall spend the full specified time at the drying temperature. Only electrodes under test shall be placed
in the oven during this time. When the drying operation is complete, the electrode shall be cooled to ambient
temperature in a container, e.g., a dried borosilicate glass tube sealed with a rubber bung. The electrode shall be
used as soon as possible after it reaches ambient temperature. Any electrodes removed from the drying oven and
not then used shall not be redried and subsequently used for the test.
When electrodes are to be tested in the as-received condition from a hermetically sealed container, the electrodes
shall be protected from moisture pickup once the seal is broken, until each can be welded. Some sealed containers
are resealable. In such a case, each test electrode can be withdrawn individually and the container resealed while
the withdrawn electrode is welded. If the container is not resealable, then all of the test electrodes shall be
withdrawn when the seal is broken, and each electrode shall be individually placed in a dried borosilicate glass
tube sealed with a rubber bung until the electrode is to be used for test.
3.2.1.2

Making the test welds

A copper fixture, such as that shown in Figure 1, shall be used for the alignment and clamping of the test piece
assembly, which uses a 15 mm ´ 10 mm ´ 30 mm length centre test piece.
If the classification standard is silent on this matter, the following shall apply. The classification of covered
electrodes is carried out using 4 mm diameter electrodes. In this case the welding current shall be 15 A less than
the maximum or 90 % of the maximum stated by the manufacturer, being controlled within a tolerance of ± 10 A.
The speed of welding shall be adjusted to produce 4 g ± 0,5 g of deposit on the centre test piece, which is usually
accomplished by an electrode consumption of between 1,2 cm and 1,3 cm per cm of weld.
Three or more test welds shall be made on different test piece assemblies using a different electrode for each weld.
The deposit shall be made, without weaving, along the centre line of the test piece assembly which is usually
aligned as shown in Figure 1. No burning-off prior to testing shall be allowed. The run-on deposit length shall not
exceed 25 mm. The time spent in deposition shall be noted. The trailing end of the crater shall be on the run-off
piece but no further than 25 mm from the central test piece. The unused portion of electrode shall be retained for
measurement. The method of using the welding fixture is described in 3.1.4. When welding is completed, the weld
specimen shall be quenched and may be stored as described in 3.1.4., after which it shall be cleaned and analysed
for hydrogen content as described in 3.3.1.2 to 3.3.1.4.
At the time of welding, due to the influence of atmospheric moisture on the test results, for purposes of classifying
covered electrodes, the arc length shall be maintained as short as possible consistent with maintaining a steady
arc. For all purposes, the details listed in 3.2.1.3 shall be recorded.

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3.2.1.3

Recording of welding data and results report form

The following report sheet gives full details of all the test variables which pertain to the test results.
Report form (diffusible hydrogen, manual metal arc)
Investigating laboratory:

Date:

Investigator's name:
Make of electrode:

Batch No.:

Type of electrode:

Electrode designation:

Diameter of electrode (mm):

Overall length of electrode (mm):

Drying treatment

°C for

h

Electrode polarity (d.c. +ve, d.c. -ve or a.c.):
Relative humidity

(%) and temperature

Approximate evolution temperature:
Hydrogen collection time:

d;

(°C) at the welding station during welding

°C
h

Number of test piece:

1

2

3

1

2

3

Voltage, V; a.c. or d.c.:
Current, A:

type of meter:

Welding time, s:
Weld length, mm:
Heat input, kJ/mm:
Electrode length used, mm:
Run-on length, mm:
Mass of deposited metal on test piece, g:
Test piece to crater distance, mm:

Diffusible hydrogen

Average

(a) HD, ml/100 g of deposited metal
(b) HF, ppm of fused metal
Other test details not included above:

3.2.2
3.2.2.1

Submerged arc welding
Electrode wire

The diameter of the consumable wire used in the submerged arc welding process is linked to the current used and
to the size of the weld bead. In general this is a high current process with consequently large weld beads.
Therefore it will usually be necessary to use the welding fixture shown in Figure 2.

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The consumable solid or cored wire to be tested shall be used in one of the following ways:
a)

For purposes of classification, the welding parameters shall be the same as those used in the preparation of
the all-weld-metal test assembly for mechanical property determination, with travel speed adjusted to provide a
deposit weight on the centre test piece of 4 g ± 0,5 g.

b)

For the purposes of investigation, the electrode wire and welding parameters shall be those given in the
specific welding procedure. The use of a solid wire which has been degassed in a vacuum or inert gas at
650 °C for 1 h facilitates the investigation of the effect of welding parameters, and type of flux and its drying
procedure, upon the hydrogen content of the weld.

The arc energy for making the weld is restricted to a maximum of 3 kJ/mm.
3.2.2.2

Flux

When drying is required, the flux shall be dried in one of the following ways:
a)

for the purposes of classification, in accordance with the requirements of the standard with which the flux
complies;

b)

for the purposes of investigation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

At least 1 kg of flux is required for three welds. Drying shall be done in an open container placed in a calibrated
drying oven set at the correct temperature. The maximum flux depth shall be 15 mm.
The flux shall spend the full specified time at the drying temperature and other fluxes shall not be placed in the
oven during this time. When the drying treatment is complete, the flux shall be cooled to ambient temperature in a
sealed container, where it shall remain until required for use. Used flux shall not be re-cycled.
3.2.2.3

Making the test welds

A copper fixture, which may be water-cooled, such as that shown in Figure 2, shall be used for the alignment and
clamping of the test piece assembly. The spring-loaded lever clamp ensures that the applied pressure is uniformly
tight from test to test to ensure good thermal contact.
Water cooling is an essential aid to the rapid through-put of test pieces.
The centre piece remains the same size as described in 3.1, but is aligned with longer run-on and run-off pieces
(135 mm) as shown in Figure 2. The preparation, degassing and use of the test piece assembly is described in 3.1.
The flux is kept at a predetermined constant depth of 30 mm by levelling off along the top of the copper foil inserts
shown in Figure 4. If a different flux depth is specified by the flux manufacturer, then the dimension of the copper
foil shall be modified in order to achieve the specified flux depth. At the end of the copper foil there shall be a
suitable piece of copper foil to contain the flux.
Three or more test welds shall be made on different test piece assemblies. The deposit shall be along the centre
line of the test piece assembly. The time spent in deposition shall be noted. The trailing end of the crater shall be
on the run-off piece but no further than 25 mm from the central test piece. No length for the run-on portion of the
weld deposit is specified, but the length shall be sufficient to achieve arc and deposit stability before reaching the
central test piece. The welding fixture is used as described in 3.1.4.
The range of consumable wire diameters, and therefore the range of currents and welding traverse speeds,
enables variations in welding parameters to be made within the maximum heat input of 3 kJ/mm. Generally, the
values chosen shall be compatible with the welding parameters recommended for a particular wire diameter.
The welding current, polarity, voltage, time, weld length, wire feed and electrode extension (stickout), ambient
temperature and humidity shall also be noted.
After extinction of the arc and without any delay, the test piece assembly shall be released from the fixture and the
test piece quenched, cleaned and stored as described in 3.1.4.

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For all purposes, the details listed in the report form under 3.2.2.4 shall be listed.

Key
1

1 mm copper foil, 40 mm ´ 300 mm

2
3

Test piece assembly
Welding fixture

Figure 4 — Use of copper foil to maintain constant flux depth

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3.2.2.4

Recording of welding data and results report form

The following report form gives full details of all the test variables which pertain to the test results.
Report form (diffusible hydrogen, submerged arc)
Investigating laboratory:

Date:

Investigator's name:
Electrode diameter, mm:

Electrode designation:

Make of electrode:

Batch No.:

Type of flux:
Flux maker:

Batch No.:

Flux drying temperature and time

°C for

h

Electrode polarity (d.c. +ve, d.c. -ve or a.c.):
Relative humidity

(%) and temperature

Approximate evolution temperature:
Hydrogen collection time:

d;

Number of test piece:

(°C) at the welding station during welding
°C

h
1

2

3

1

2

3

Voltage, V; a.c. or d.c.:
Current, A:

type of meter:

Welding time, s:
Weld length, mm:
Welding speed, mm/s:
Heat input, kJ/mm:
Wire feed speed, mm/s:
Electrode extension, mm:
Mass of deposited metal on test piece, g:
Test piece to crater distance, mm:

Diffusible hydrogen
(a) HD, ml/100 g of deposited metal
(b) HF, ppm of fused metal
Other test details not included above:

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3.2.3
3.2.3.1

Tubular cored electrode with or without gas shield and wire electrode with gas shield
Filler material

The filler material to be tested shall be used in one of the following ways:
a)

For purposes of classification, the welding parameters shall be the same as those used in the preparation of
the all-weld-metal test assembly for mechanical property determination, with travel speed adjusted to obtain a
deposit weight on the centre test piece of 4 g ± 0,5 g. It is well established that diffusible hydrogen results from
tubular cored electrodes are strongly affected by the electrode extension. Care shall be taken that the
electrode extension used for the diffusible hydrogen test is the same as that used in preparing the all-weldmetal test coupon for mechanical property determination.

b)

For investigation purposes, the filler material and welding parameters shall be those given in the specific
welding procedure. If a current range is given by the manufacturer, then the average shall be used.

When an unused reel of filler material is being tested, the complete outer layer shall be discarded.
3.2.3.2

Shielding gas

The shielding gas shall be of a welding grade as specified in ISO 14175. The shielding gas used and gas flow shall
be according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Details of the shielding gas composition and flow shall be
recorded on the report form. For investigation purposes it may sometimes be necessary to dry the shielding gas in
order to remove moisture. If this is done, then the moisture content of the gas shall be measured and reported.
3.2.3.3

Making the test welds

For heat inputs up to 2 kJ/mm, a copper fixture such as shown in Figure 1 shall be used for the alignment and
clamping of the test piece assembly. For heat inputs greater than 2 kJ/mm up to 3 kJ/mm, a water-cooled copper
fixture such as shown in Figure 2 shall be used. The spring-loaded lever clamp ensures that the applied pressure is
uniformly tight from test to test to ensure good thermal contact.
The copper fixture shown in Figure 1 may incorporate water cooling channels in order to achieve a faster throughput of test pieces.
The run-on and run-off pieces of the test piece assemblies may be 45 mm long when using the assembly shown in
Figure 1, and 85 mm long when using the assembly shown in Figure 2. The welding parameters shall be chosen to
ensure that the heat input for the fixture in use is not exceeded.
Using the welding fixture appropriate to the heat input, the test piece assembly shall be clamped in the fixture using
annealed copper foil as shown.
Three or more test welds shall be made on different test piece assemblies. The deposit shall be along the centre
line of the test piece assembly. The time spent in deposition shall be noted. The trailing end of the crater shall be
on the run-off piece but no further than 25 mm from the central test piece. No length for the run-on portion of the
weld deposit is specified, but the length shall be sufficient to achieve arc and deposit stability before reaching the
central test piece. The welding fixture is used as described in 3.1.4.
The welding current, polarity, voltage, time, weld length, electrode extension, wire feed speed and gas flow and
ambient temperature and humidity at the welding station shall be noted for each of the triplicate welds and
recorded on the report form.
After extinction of the arc and without any delay, the test piece assembly shall be released from the fixture and the
test piece quenched, cleaned and stored as described in 3.1.4.
For all purposes, the details listed in the report form under 3.2.3.4 shall be recorded.

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3.2.3.4

Recording of welding data and results report form

The following report form gives full details of all the test variables which pertain to the test results.
Report form (diffusible hydrogen, MIG, MAG, TIG, or cored electrode)
Investigating laboratory:

Date:

Investigator's name:
Type of filler material:

Shielding gas:

Filler material designation:

Gas cup i.d., mm:

Diameter of filler material, mm:

Shielding gas flow, I/min:

Electrode polarity (d.c. +ve, d.c. -ve or a.c.):

Details of tungsten electrode, if any

Relative humidity
(%) and temperature
at the welding station during welding

(°C)

Drying treatment:

Make:
Diameter, mm:
Cone angle:
Designation:

Approximate evolution temperature:

°C

Hydrogen collection time:

h

d;

Number of test piece:

1

2

3

1

2

3

Voltage, V; a.c. or d.c.:
Current, A:

type of meter:

Welding time, s:
Weld length, mm:

Welding speed, mm/s:
Heat input, kJ/mm:
Wire feed speed, mm/s:
Electrode extension, mm:
Mass of deposited metal on test piece, g:
Test piece to crater distance, mm:

Diffusible hydrogen
(a) HD, ml/100 g of deposited metal
(b) HF, ppm of fused metal
Other test details not included above:

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3.3

Measurement of hydrogen in the test weld

3.3.1

Primary method: collection over mercury

The gas collection apparatus described in this section is known as a Y-tube and mercury shall be used as the
collecting fluid. Other designs of collecting apparatus may be used, provided the same principles as for the Y-tube
are used.
3.3.1.1

Preparation of gas burette (Y-tube)

The volume of mercury required to fill the size of gas burette illustrated in Figure 5 is about 110 ml. It is essential
that the mercury be free of contaminants. The mercury shall be poured into the wide limb of the gas burette, the
two-way vacuum stopcock shall be fitted and vacuum applied. Air shall be removed by laying the gas burette on a
flat surface so as to allow an unrestricted application of the vacuum to the top of the capillary tube. The gas burette
shall be slowly raised to the vertical position and air admitted to the wide limb by rotating the stopcock. Ensure that
there is no air bubble at the top of the capillary tube. If air is present, then the evacuation process shall be repeated
until a final check confirms the absence of air. The vacuum stopcock shall be removed from the wide limb of the
gas burette.
Dimensions in millimetres

a)

Two-way glass vacuum stopcock

b)

Side view of bent arm 3 in c)

Key
1

29/32 socket

2
3

29/32 cone
Arm bent up 45° [see b)]

4
5

Seal (flat inside)
Precision bore tube, i.d. 4 mm

NOTE

Not to scale.

a

To air.

b

To vacuum.

c

Inside diameter (23 mm to 25 mm).

d

Straight portion before bend.

c)

Overall view of 'Y' tube

Figure 5 — Diffusible hydrogen collecting apparatus, 'Y' tube

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3.3.1.2

Test piece cleaning

The central test piece shall be cleaned by thorough brushing to remove all slag and oxide using a steel wire brush,
in good condition, with intermittent periods of cooling. The intervals spent outside the cooling bath during this
operation shall not exceed 15 s.
3.3.1.3

Test piece handling

The test piece shall be removed from the storage coolant and raised to room temperature. This can be
conveniently achieved by immersing the test piece in water until the ice begins to melt.
The following part of the procedure shall be carried out as quickly as possible, taking not more than approximately
2 min.
Following a rinse with acetone and drying in a jet of air, transfer the test piece to the wide limb of the burette. Close
this with the two-way vacuum stopcock and evacuate. Acetone and traces of condensed water evaporate from the
surface of the test piece and are removed with the evacuated air. Using a magnet, manœuvre the test piece into
position under the capillary tube by carefully lowering the burette towards the horizontal position until it just floats
along the mercury surface. It is essential that care be taken to prevent air entering the capillary tube when the
burette is raised to the vertical position and air is admitted to the wide limb. Remove the two-way stopcock and
close the wide limb by means of, e.g., a cork or a glass cap, to prevent the release of traces of mercury vapour.
Diffusible hydrogen is evolved from the test piece and collects in the capillary tube.
WARNING — Mercury vapour is emitted from open mercury surfaces at room temperature. Therefore,
accidental spillage should be removed. Glassware containing mercury can be handled safely on a bench
with a raised edge in a well-ventilated area.
3.3.1.4

Analytical procedure

Maintain the test piece at 25 °C ± 5 °C, until there is no increase in calculated hydrogen volume (corrected to STP)
on successive days. "No increase" can be understood as allowing for a change, over 24 h, of no more than 1 % of
the total volume collected. See annex A. Measure the length of the hydrogen gas column and the head of mercury
using a cathetometer. Measure and record room temperature and barometric pressure. The volume of hydrogen
collected, corrected to standard temperature and pressure, is given by the following equation:

V =

273 (P - H ) (pr 2 ´ C )
760 (273 + T ) ´ 1 000

where
V

is the volume of hydrogen collected in millilitres at STP;

P

is the barometric pressure in millimetres of mercury;

H

is the differential head of mercury between the two limbs of the Y-tube in millimetres;

C

is the length of the gas column above the mercury in millimetres;

r

is the radius of the capillary tube in millimetres;

T

is room temperature at the time of hydrogen measurement in degrees celsius.

When evolution has ceased, remove the test piece from the apparatus and determine, to the nearest 10 mg, its
final weight m2 in grams. Record all the relevant data.

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3.3.1.5
3.3.1.5.1

Calculation and expression of results
Diffusible hydrogen in deposited metal HD

Calculate the volume HD at STP of diffusible hydrogen per 100 g of deposited metal from the following equation:

HD = V ´

100
( m 2 - m1 )

in ml per 100 g of deposited metal.
3.3.1.5.2

Diffusible hydrogen in fused weld metal HF

If the hydrogen content is required in terms of concentration in the fused metal, it is necessary to measure the
cross-sectional area of the fused metal and of the deposited metal. These shall be measured on the ends of the
test piece by using an enlarged tracing or photograph, or an image-analysing microscope, and then averaging the
results. Diffusible hydrogen in the fused weld is calculated as shown by the following equation:

H F = H D ´ 0,9 ´

Average area of deposited metal
Average area of fused metal

in parts per million by mass.
3.3.1.5.3

Reporting of results

All data which can be relevant to the interpretation of results shall be reported on the report form under 3.3.1.6. For
the purposes of this International Standard, the average value of the hydrogen concentration of triplicate welds
shall be reported to one decimal place.
The report forms given in 3.2 of this International Standard are used to report details of the welding consumable,
the welding parameters and test conditions for each set of triplicate welds. The results of the hydrogen
measurements shall be recorded on the same forms.

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3.3.1.6

Analysis data sheet

All data required for the calculation of the diffusible hydrogen shall be recorded as follows:
Date:
Hydrogen collection temperature:

°C

Hydrogen collection time:

d;

Barometric pressure (recorded during measurement) (P):

mm Hg

Room temperature (recorded during measurement) (T):

°C

Radius of capillary:

mm

Number of test piece:

h

1

2

3

Mass of centre test piece (m1), g:
Mass of centre test piece plus weld (m2), g:
Mass of deposited metal (m2 - m1), g:
Average area of deposited metal, mm2:
Average area of fused metal, mm2:
Length of hydrogen gas column (C), mm:
Head of mercury in capillary (H), mm:

3.3.2

Rapid methods for the measurement of diffusible hydrogen in ferritic arc weld metal

The primary method for the measurement of diffusible hydrogen in ferritic arc weld metal is based upon collection
and measurement, over mercury, of the hydrogen evolved from a standard-sized weld sample. The evolution takes
place at room temperature and consequently the collection time is typically about 14 d. This time scale is
acceptable in a primary method, but when results are required for purposes such as quality control, or release of a
consumable for sale, then more rapid techniques of measurement are required.
In order to reduce the hydrogen evolution time, it is necessary to heat the weld sample, and the mercury method
imposes a significant health hazard above 45 °C. The heating temperature will determine the time taken for
complete evolution to occur; e.g., a temperature of 45 °C is said to enable analysis to be carried out in 3 d, or
alternatively at 150 °C in 6 h, even for test pieces somewhat larger than those of the primary method. The higher
the temperature, the quicker the evolution. The choice of temperature is important because above about 400 °C
there will be significant dissociation and release of hydrogen which, at room temperature, would remain in the
molecular state and other compound forms and be permanently trapped in voids in the weld metal. At 650 °C
analysis for total hydrogen, which includes residual hydrogen not measured by this reference method, can be
achieved within 30 min. The condition of the sample surface has a marked effect upon the measured hydrogen
volume when methods involving heating above about 500 °C are used.
It is not the objective of this subclause to describe the several alternative methods which are available for the
measurement of hydrogen in metals. However, it is important to note that any alternative method incorporating the
facility for measuring diffusible hydrogen in weld metal has to provide a proper correlation, in terms of accuracy and
reproducibility, with room temperature diffusible hydrogen results obtained using the primary method presented in
3.3.1.
When evaluating the suitability of an alternative method for the measurement of diffusible hydrogen in test welds, it
is essential that the following factors be examined.

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3.3.2.1

Calibration

Calibration of analytical instruments is normally achieved by using certified reference materials to quantify
instrument responses. Further, it is normal to check calibrations by performing regular analyses of reference
materials or secondary standards. In the case of hydrogen, such reference materials and secondary standards are
not available because of the transitory mode of occurrence of hydrogen at, or above, room temperature. Calibration
by injection of pure hydrogen is, in practice, not always the primary method it appears to be. This is because of the
difficulty of reproducing the characteristics of hydrogen evolution from a weld sample with the dynamic gas flow
systems of the instrumental methods.
Because standard samples are not available, calibration shall be by injection of a known volume of hydrogen into
the carrier gas system over the operating range of interest.
The instrument shall first be set up according to the manufacturer's instructions and left to stabilize for a sufficient
period of time with the carrier gas flowing. This period could be up to 2 h. Calibration is then performed by injecting
hydrogen volumes ranging from 0,05 ml to 0,95 ml, equivalent to about 30 ml at STP per 100 g for a typical manual
metal arc deposit mass of approximately 3,5 g. For weld deposits giving volumes of hydrogen beyond this range
the calibration shall be extended accordingly.
During normal instrument use, any existing calibration shall be checked by gas dosing before analysis is attempted.
The instrument preparation procedure shall also be adhered to. Checks shall be made at hourly intervals during a
series of analyses in order to ensure that no drift has occurred in the instrument calibration.
3.3.2.2

Linearity

The linearity of response of the instrument may be judged by using linear regression analysis to fit the calibration
data and then calculating the correlation coefficient R. Values of R close to unity indicate a high degree of
correlation.
The range of hydrogen contents to be measured will range from 0,05 ml to over 1 ml at STP.
Hydrogen injection shall cover this range in order to confirm linearity of response, but tests with weld specimens
shall be carried out to confirm that the hydrogen evolution characteristics of the sample are followed by the
instrument in a linear fashion.
3.3.2.3

Accuracy

There are no primary standards available which will release diffusible hydrogen at temperatures below 150 °C. The
only way in which accuracy may be assessed is by a statistical comparison of a series of nominally identical test
welds, divided into two groups in a random fashion, the first group being analysed by the alternative method whilst
the second group is analysed by the primary method.
The accuracy of the alternative method shall be determined at several levels of hydrogen content. These shall
include the 5 ml, 10 ml and 15 ml at STP per 100 g deposited weld metal hydrogen levels. A further check at the
25 ml level should be done in order to cover the analysis of non-hydrogen controlled consumables.
It is recommended that nine repeat determinations be carried out using both the rapid method and the primary
method described in 3.3.1. The accuracy of the rapid method is then judged by assessing the statistical
significance of the difference in means of the two sets of results. If the probability of the difference not due to
chance is greater than 95 %, then the difference in means is probably significant. The most common statistic to use
when comparing means is the t value defined as:

t=

Difference of means
Standard of difference

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The following equation may be used to calculate t:

t=

xR - xP 
s R2
s2
+ P
nR n P

where x R, sR and nR are respectively the mean, standard deviation and number of test pieces for the rapid method
and x P , sP and nP are respectively the mean, standard deviation and number of test pieces for the primary method.

The t value so obtained is applied to tables of statistics where, for the number of degrees of freedom involved
(nP + nR – 2), the probability of this value having arisen by chance will be given. If the difference in means is judged
to have arisen by chance, then the two methods may be assumed to give identical results.
3.3.2.4

Reproducibility

A series of repeat welds, analysed as indicated for the test on accuracy, will also provide information on the
reproducibility of the alternative method.
Reproducibility is the consistency of replicate tests and is expressed by the standard deviation s. A reproducibility
index, 2s, may be defined and in statistical terms 95 % of results would lie within a band x ± 2s where x is the mean
value. A decrease in the numerical value of s implies an increase in reproducibility.
Reproducibility of a method is best determined using a planned trial in which analysts from several laboratories are
involved in order to characterize the within-operator and between-operator components of the standard deviation
given by the following equation:
2
s = s b2 + s w

where
sb

is the between-operator standard deviation;

sw

is the within-operator standard deviation.

The standard deviation of the nine results of each of the control levels mentioned under 3.3.2.3 gives values of sw
for both the rapid and primary methods.
3.3.2.5

Blank

A blank shall be carried out to determine the alternative method response to a standard-sized degassed specimen.
This operation is advisable on a regular basis in order to confirm proper functioning of the instrument. It should be
noted that the instrument response, as shown by the increments of the readout, has an influence upon both the
accuracy and the reproducibility; e.g., for a 4 g deposit weight, a readout of 0,01 ml at STP represents 0,25 ml H2
per 100 g of deposited weld, or about 0,11 ppm of fused weld.

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Annex A
(informative)
Older methods of measurement

Older practices of hydrogen evolution for 72 h at approximately 20 °C, using the smaller central test piece size of
7,5 mm ´ 10 mm ´ 15 mm, are likely to result in appreciably less than complete hydrogen evolution, unless
cleaning after welding is perfect. 67 % to 80 % of the total diffusible hydrogen may be collected. Therefore,
consumables tested in accordance this International Standard may be given a higher hydrogen classification than
they would have been given under, e.g., ISO 3690:1977 or DIN 8572-1, without any change in the real product.
With the larger central test piece of this International Standard, a still lower percentage of the total diffusible
hydrogen could be expected after 72 h of hydrogen evolution.

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Bibliography

[1]

ISO 630, Structural steels — Plates, wide flats, bars, sections and profiles.

[2]

ISO 2560, Covered electrodes for manual arc welding of mild steel and low alloy steel — Code of symbols
for identification.

[3]

DIN 8572-1, Determination of diffusible hydrogen in weld metal; manual arc welding.

[4]

Doc.IIS/IIW-452.74, Weld hydrogen levels and the definition of hydrogen controlled electrodes. Welding in
the World, 1974, Vol. 12, No.3/4, p.69.

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