Products Description
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate (UNS N10276) is a nickel-molybdenum-chromium-iron-tungsten alloy which is among the most corrosion-resistant alloys currently available. The high molybdenum content imparts resistance to localized corrosion such as pitting. The low carbon minimizes carbide precipitation during welding to maintain resistance to intergranular attack in heat affected zones of welding joints.
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate also has good high temperature strength and moderate oxidation resistance although the alloy will eventually form embrittling high temperature precipitates.
Applications
- Air Pollution Control – flue gas desulfurization systems – stack liners, absorbers, ducts, dampers, stack gas re-heaters and fans
- Chemical Processing – heat exchangers, pressure vessels, tanks, evaporators, piping, flanges and fittings, pumps and valves
- Oil and Gas Production – sour gas service components
- Pharmaceutical Production – reactor vessels, piping, flanges and fittings, pumps and valves
- Pulp and Paper – bleaching vessels and digesters
- Waste Treatment – incinerators for toxic, industrial and municipal waste
- Ore Processing
Standards
ASTM..................B 575
ASME..................SB 575
Alloy C-276 (UNS N10276) is an austenitic nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy with a small addition of tungsten. Here are some additional details about Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate:Alloy C-276 is highly regarded for its excellent corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing environments.The combination of high molybdenum and chromium content, along with the addition of tungsten, provides exceptional resistance to various forms of corrosion, including chloride stress corrosion cracking, pitting, crevice corrosion, and general corrosion.The alloy is suitable for use in a wide range of corrosive environments encountered in process industries.Operating Temperature:Alloy C-276 can operate in oxidizing atmospheres at temperatures up to 1900°F (1038°C).However, it may not be suitable for the most strongly oxidizing environments, such as hot, concentrated nitric acid, due to its insufficient chromium content.Low Carbon Content:The low carbon content in Alloy C-276 allows it to be utilized in the as-welded condition, maintaining its corrosion resistance in welded structures.The alloy cannot be hardened by heat treatment but can be hardened by cold working. It has a higher work-hardening rate compared to austenitic stainless steels, which should be taken into consideration during fabrication and forming processes.Welding and Fabrication:
Alloy C-276 can be easily welded and processed using standard shop fabrication practices for austenitic stainless steels and nickel-based alloys.Common welding techniques, such as TIG (tungsten inert gas) and MIG (metal inert gas), can be employed
.Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate is widely used in industries such as chemical processing, petrochemical, pulp and paper, waste treatment, and pharmaceuticals, where excellent corrosion resistance is required.When using Alloy C-276, it's important to consider specific operating conditions and consult with materials engineers or alloy manufacturers for precise guidance on its suitability, fabrication, and compatibility in particular applications and environments.
Weight % (all values are maximum unless a range is otherwise indicated)
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Nickel
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Balance
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Manganese
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1.0
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Molybdenum
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15.0 min.-17.0 max.
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Carbon
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0.01
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Chromium
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14.5 min.-16.5 max.
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Vanadium
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0.35
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Iron
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4.0 min.-7.0 max.
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Phosphorous
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0.04
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Tungsten
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3.0 min.-4.5 max.
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Sulfur
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0.03
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Cobalt
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2.5
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Silicon
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0.08
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Physical Properties
Density
0.321 lbs/in3
8.89 g/cm3
Specific Heat
0.102 BTU/lb-°F (70°F)
427 J/kg-°K (20°C)
Modulus of Elasticity
29.8 x 106 psi
205.0 GPa
Thermal Conductivity 212°F (100°C)
67 BTU/hr/ft2/ft/°F
9.8 W/m-°K
Melting Range
2415 – 2500°F
1325 – 1370°C
Electrical Resistivity
51 Microhm-in at 75°C
1.30 Microhm-cm at 24°C
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Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Temperature Range
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°F
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°C
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in/in/°F
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cm/cm°C
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200
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93
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6.8 x 10-6
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12.24 x 10-6
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400
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204
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7.0 x 10-6
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12.60 x 10-6
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600
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316
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7.2 x 10-6
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12.96 x 10-6
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800
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427
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7.4 x 10-6
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13.32 x 10-6
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1000
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538
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7.8 x 10-6
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14.0 x 10-6
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1200
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649
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8.2 x 10-6
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14.8 x 10-6
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1400
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760
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8.5 x 10-6
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15.3 x 10-6
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1600
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871
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8.8 x 10-6
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15.8 x 10-6
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1700
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927
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9.0 x 10-6
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16.2 x 10-6
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Typicals Values at 68°F (20°C)
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Yield Strength
0.2% Offset
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Ultimate Tensile
Strength
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Elongation
in 2 in.
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Hardness
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psi (min.)
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(MPa)
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psi (min.)
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(MPa)
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% (min.)
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(max.)
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41,000
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283
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100,000
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690
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40
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100 Rockwell B
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Corrosion Resistance
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate is one of the premier corrosion resistant materials that performs exceptionally well in both oxidizing and reducing environments. It resists chloride stress corrosion cracking, pitting, crevice and general corrosion. The alloy is also resistant to carbide precipitation during welding enabling it to be utilized in the as-welded condition.
In chemical processing applications, the alloy has exceptional resistance to sulfuric, hydrochloric, formic, acetic and phosphoric acids. Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate performs well in environments containing acid chlorides, solvents and acetic anhydride, The alloy is one of the few grades that withstands wet chlorine gas, hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide solutions.
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate is highly resistant to concentrated solutions of oxidizing salts including iron and copper chloride. It also performs well in seawater, especially under crevice conditions where other frequently used alloys such as stainless steel, Alloy 400 and Alloy 625 fail.
The operating conditions of flue gas desulfurization systems offer a challenging environment for corrosion resistant materials. Scrubber liquors and gas condensates often contain chlorides. Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate nickel alloy plate has been shown to withstand higher chloride levels than other grades before the onset of localized corrosion in these systems.
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate is used extensively in the recovery and processing of sour natural gas which contains hydrogen sulfide along with carbon dioxide and chlorides. Carbon and alloy steels cannot withstand this corrosive environment. They are subject to failure by sulfide stress cracking or stress corrosion cracking. The rich chemistry of Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate makes it resistant to sour environments even at high temperatures in deep wells.
Corrosion Tests* in Hydrogen Fluoride Gas.
Test Duration, 36 Hours. Temperature 932-1112°F (500-600°C)
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MATERIAL
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Corrosion Rate, mpy (mm/a)
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Comments
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Alloy C-276
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0.3 (0.01)
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Iridescent tarnish film
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Alloy 600
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0.7 (0.02)
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Iridescent tarnish film
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Nickel 200
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9 (0.23)
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Black film
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Nickel 201
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14 (0.36)
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Black film
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Alloy 400
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13 (0.33)
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Adherent dark film
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Alloy K-500
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16 (0.41)
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Adherent dark film
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70/30 Copper-Nickel
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16 (0.41)
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Adherent dark film
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* 7 lb HF per hour at 4 psig was passed through a laboratory furnace for hydroflourination of metal oxides
Corrosion-resistance of nickel alloys in four 24-hour tests in boiling acetic acid
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Alloy
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Ni
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Cr
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Mo
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W
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Nb
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N
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PREN
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316 Stainless Steel
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12
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17
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2.2
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—
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—
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—
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20.4
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317 Stainless Steel
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13
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18
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3.8
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—
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—
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—
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23.7
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Alloy 825
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42
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21.5
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3
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—
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—
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—
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26.0
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Alloy G-3
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44
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22
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7
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—
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—
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—
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32.5
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Alloy 25-6MO
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25
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20
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6.5
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—
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—
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0.20
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35.8
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Alloy 625
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62
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22
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9
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—
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3.5
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—
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40.8
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Alloy C-276
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58
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16
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16
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3.5
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—
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—
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45.2
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Alloy 622
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60
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20.5
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14
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3.5
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—
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—
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46.8
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Alloy 686
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58
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20.5
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16.3
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3.5
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—
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—
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50.8
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(Pren) = %CR + 1.5 (%Mo + %W + %Nb) + 30 (%N)
Maximum Pitting or Crevice Attack, mils (MM), in FGD Scrubber Slurrya
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Alloy
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Quencher
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Absorber
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Absorber
Outlet
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Outlet
Duct
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Bypass
Duct
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316L Stainless Steel
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22 (0.56)
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21 (0.53)
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35 (0.89)b
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35 (0.89)b
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12 (0.30)
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317LM Stainless Steel
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20 (0.51)
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22 (0.56)
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29 (0.74)
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33 (0.84)
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29 (0.74)
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Alloy 825
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15 (0.38)
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33 (0.84)
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39 (0.99)
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50 (1.27)b
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10 (0.25)
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Alloy 625
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<2 (<0.05)
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10 (0.25)
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11 (0.28)
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7 (0.18)
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nil
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Alloy C-276
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nil
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nil
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<2 (<0.05)
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nil
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nil
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a 6-month exposure at 126°F (62°C), pH 5.5, 5000 ppm chlorides
b Perforated.
Fabrication Data
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate can be easily welded and processed utilizing standard shop fabrication practices for austenitic stainless steels and nickel based alloys.
Hot Forming
The hot-working temperature range for Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate is 1600 – 2250°F (870 – 1230°C). The alloy should be water quenched after hot working. Heat treatment is recommended after hot working to ensure maximum corrosion resistance.
Cold Forming
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate should be in the annealed condition for cold working. The alloy has a higher work-hardening rate than the austenitic stainless steels which should be taken into consideration. An in-process anneal may be necessary with a high degree of cold working. If the alloy undergoes greater than 15% deformation during cold working, a solution anneal may be necessary.
Welding
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate can be readily welded by most standard processes including GTAW (TIG), PLASMA, GMAW (MIG/MAG) and SMAW (MMA). A post weld heat treatment is not necessary. Brushing with a stainless steel wire brush after welding will remove the heat tint and produce a surface area that does not require additional pickling.
Machining
Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate should preferably be machined in the annealed condition. Since Alloy C-276 nickel alloy plate is prone to work–hardening, only low cutting speeds should be used and the cutting tool should be engaged at all times. Adequate cut depth is necessary to assure avoiding contact with the previously formed work-hardened zone.
