Alloy HX is a nickel-iron chromium alloy with good high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance. It provides good resistance to oxidation and carburization.
Typical applications: heat-treating equipment, industrial furnaces, and nuclear engineering.
| Typical Chemical Composition % (max values, unless noted) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | Remainder | ||||||
| Chromium | 20.5-23.0 | ||||||
| Iron | 17.0-20.0 | ||||||
| Molybdenum | 8.0-10.0 | ||||||
| Cobalt | .5-2.5 | ||||||
| Sulfur | 0.03 | ||||||
| Tungsten | .2-1.0 | ||||||
| Carbon | .05-0.15 | ||||||
| Manganese max | 1.0 | ||||||
| Silicon max | 1.0 | ||||||
| Phosphorous max | 0.04 | ||||||
| Typical Mechanical Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annealed | ksi | Mpa | |||
| Yield Strength (0.2% offset) | 55-62 | 379-427 | |||
| Tensile Strength | 117-122 | 807-841 | |||
| Elongation % | 44-48 | ||||