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This standard specifies requirements for classification of electrode-flux combinations and all-weld metal in the as-welded condition for submerged arc welding of non alloy and fine grain steels with a minimum yield strength of up to 500 MPa. Classification can be made with solid wire electrodes or tubular cored electrodes. One flux may be classified with different electrodes. The solid wire electrode is also classified separately based on its chemical composition. Fluxes for the single and two run techniques are classified on the basis of the two run technique.