Dear Sil,
Both are Basic type, low hydrogen rods and having similar strength, but E7016 is without the iron powder in flux.
E7016 :Low hydrogen potassium Electrode ( not BASIC SODIUM LOW HYDROGEN; E7015 is Low hydrogen sodium electrode)
E7016's have less slag than E7018's so are better for root-run, positional welding (better controlled positionally) than E7018, easy deslagging and baking/redry not required
E7018 :Low hydrogen potassium, iron powder Electrode
E7018 has iron powder added to the flux, which goes into the weld-pool when the rod is burned, so more metal is deposited. Baking/redry required.
Both electrodes having F no. 4. You can use E7018 instead of E7016, here essential variable (F no.) not changed, but re-write your WPS accordingly.
Yes.
Per ASME Section both are qualified; F6, A1 electrodes. Be sure your WPS states both are allowed.
John A. Henning
Welding & Materials
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The main feature is the addition of iron powder in E7018.
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