Washington Alloy 7018 Stick Electrode 5LB Package (7018 5/32")Description E7018 is the most efficient general purpose, iron powder low hydrogen electrode used for welding carbon steels, free machining steels, and low alloy steels with a minimum yield strength of 50,000 psi. Washington Alloy E7018 has a very good deposition rate, providing a quiet steady arc with low spatter and medium penetration. Weld deposits are of X ray quality with easy slag removal, exceptional mechanical properties and a smooth uniform