This specification specifies requirements for the classification of solid wire electrodes, solid wires and rods for fusion welding of titanium and titanium-alloys. The classification of the solid wires, cut lengths and spools of wire is based on their chemical composition. In this standard, the word “titanium” is used for “titanium and titanium-alloys.”

This specification makes use of both U.S. Customary Units and the International System of Units (SI). The measurements may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently when referring to material properties. The specification with the designation A5.16 uses U.S. Customary Units. The specification A5.16M uses SI Units. The latter are shown within brackets [ ] or in appropriate columns in tables. Standard dimensions based on either system may be used for sizing of electrodes or packaging or both under A5.16 or A5.16M specifications.

Safety and health issues and concerns are beyond the scope of this standard; some safety and health information is provided, but such issues are not fully addressed herein. Some safety and health information can be found in Annex Clauses A5 and A10.

Safety and health information is available from the following sources:

American Welding Society:

(1) ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes

(2) AWS Safety and Health Fact Sheets

(3) Other safety and health information on the AWS website

Material or Equipment Manufacturers:

(1) Safety Data Sheets supplied by materials manufacturers

(2) Operating Manuals supplied by equipment manufacturers

Applicable Regulatory Agencies

Work performed in accordance with this standard may involve the use of materials that have been deemed hazardous and may involve operations or equipment that may cause injury or death. This standard does not purport to address all safety and health risks that may be encountered. The user of this standard should establish an appropriate safety program to address such risks as well as to meet applicable regulatory requirements. ANSI Z49.1 should be considered when developing the safety program.