Which part of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code lists the specifications for welding electrodes and filler metals?

• A. Section II Part C
• B. Section IX
• C. Section II Part A
• D. Section VIII

Answer: (A)

Where the ASME Code lists specifications for welding electrodes and filler metals. In the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II covers materials, and Part C within Section II provides the specifications and properties for welding consumables such as electrodes and filler metals. This is the reference you’d use to ensure the filler metal meets the required properties and is compatible with the base metal. Section IX deals with welding procedure qualifications, Section II Part A covers base material specifications, and Section VIII governs the overall design and construction of boilers and pressure vessels, not the consumable specs. So Section II Part C is the correct place.