8018-C3 is an outstanding all position low hydrogen electrode designed for welding high strength steels and applications needing 1% nickel. This electrode offers a high deposition, low spatter, easy slag removal, excellent arc characteristics and wetting action. USA 8018-C3 is commonly used on ASTM A514 & 517, Cor-ten, Mayari R, LT75, N-A-Z High Tensile, V-55, Yoloy HS, and many other military and commercial applications.