- LB-52-18 is a low-hydrogen electrode with a high deposition rate for mild steel and 490N/mm2 high tensile steel. - It is an excellent choice for a variety of applications. - The features that help LB-52-18 stand apart from ordinary E7018 electrodes are: Superior welding performance with either DC or AC currents. - It is the Number 1 electrode among the various low hydrogen electrodes that use DC. - Superior mechanical properties: constant tensile strength and high impact value Superior crack resistibility