Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
Part 178 - Specifications for Packagings |
Subpart K - Specifications for Packagings for Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials |
§ 178.352-4 - Welding.
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Welding must be of material having a melting point in excess of 800 °C (1475 °F) (except that for packages constructed prior to March 31, 1975, this temperature may be 540 °C (1000 °F)), with a joint efficiency of at least 0.85. This requirement applies to welding used in adding spacer rods to comply with § 178.352-3(c)(1).