ELGALOY MIX 18 is a rutile-coated, 160% recovery electrode of the 307 type, intended for joining and building up 13% Mn steels and welding armour plate and difficult-to-weld steels, without the need for preheat. It is also recommended for dissimilar joints between stainless and mild or medium carbon steels. Welds produced with ELGALOY MIX 18 can be stress-relieved without risk of sigma-phase formation and consequent loss of ductility. The deposit work hardens from 200 HV to 450 HV.