MetalTek Where Used Guide
MetalTek Where Used Guide
TO USE CERTAIN ALLOYS:
By Alloy Grade
WHERE TO USE CERTAIN ALLOYS ‐ Typical applica ons based on alloy grade
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WHERE TO USE CERTAIN ALLOYS:
By Alloy Grade
Heat Resistant Chrome Nickel Alloys
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
HC Restricted to low stress applica ons. Resists oxida- Flue gas, furnace fixtures, gas dampers, recuperator
on and high sulfur flue gas. Service Limit 650ᵒC tubes, salt pots, support skids, tuyeres.
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Heat Resistant Chrome Nickel Alloys (cont.)
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
HL Provides strength levels of HK with improved Calcining tubes, pier caps with temperature fixtures and
corrosion resistance to hot gases. Service limit hardware.
1025ᵒC (1875ᵒF).
HN Provides strength levels of HT with be er duc lity. Furnace skids for slabs, furnace fixtures, radiant tubes,
Service limit 980ᵒC (1800ᵒF). tube supports.
HP Higher chrome and nickel content provides Heat treatment and calciner components, reformer and
increased strength and resistance to both oxida on ethylene pyrolysis tubes and fi ngs.
and carburiza on. Service limit 980ᵒC (1800ᵒF).
HT Good strength at heat trea ng temperatures. Blades rolls, dampers, door frames, radiant tubes, retorts,
Resists thermal shock of repeated hea ng and rolling mill guides, salt pots.
cooling. Service limit 980ᵒC (1800ᵒF).
HU Good high temperature thermal fa gue with be er Carburizing retorts, furnace rolls, salt pots, radiant tubes.
corrosion resistance than HT. Service limit 980ᵒC
(1800ᵒF).
HW Not as strong as HT but high nickel content delivers Cyanide pots, molten lead hea ng elements, retorts.
excellent carburiza on resistance. Service limit
980ᵒC (1800ᵒF).
HX For severe hot gas corrosion resistance at higher Carburizing boxes, hearth plates, heat treatment and cal-
temperatures. Service limit 980ᵒC (1800ᵒF). ciner components, muffles, retorts, roller hearths.
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High Temperature Alloys for Petrochemical Furnace Applica ons
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
24-24Nb This alloy exhibits improved stress rupture proper es compared Petrochemical furnaces.
to HK40, and permits the use of thinner sec ons and/or higher
opera ng temperatures under the same loads. Service limit
1025ᵒC (1875ᵒF).
25-35WCo An alloy used in petrochemical applica ons opera ng at higher Petrochemical furnaces (par cularly in riser
temperatures and pressures than are possible with conven onal sec ons).
heat resistant materials. Service limit 1180ᵒC (2155ᵒF).
25-35NbW This modified HP alloy is modified with tungsten and niobium for Petrochemical furnaces (par cularly in the
high carburiza on and oxida on resistance. Service limit 1150ᵒC ho est sec ons).
(2100ᵒF).
25-35W This HP alloy is modified with tungsten and nickel for increased Petrochemical furnaces (par cularly in ho est
rupture strength at elevated temperature. A disadvantage of this sec ons).
alloy is it low duc lity, par cularly a er service. Service limit
1150ᵒC (2100ᵒF).
MA-1 This proprietary alloy produces good high temperature strength Petrochemical furnaces, including radiant and
and carburiza on resistance. Service limit 1180ᵒC (2155ᵒF). convec on sec on supports and hangers.
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High Temperature Alloys for Petrochemical Furnace Applica ons (cont.)
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
50-50Nb A nickel based high temperature corrosion re- Petrochemical furnaces.
sistant specialty alloy that resists fuel ash corro-
sion, specifically sulfur and vanadium a ack. Ser-
vice limit 950ᵒC (1740ᵒF).
CT15C This is a low carbon, niobium strengthened alloy Petrochemical furnaces, including collec on
2032Nb with excellent rupture duc lity and thermal shock manifolds, headers, and transfer lines.
resistance. Service limit 980ᵒC (1800ᵒF).
HK-40 A chromium nickel grade suitable for low stress/ Furnace rolls, petrochemical furnaces, includ-
severity reformer requirements. Increasing levels ing furnace coils, reformer and ethylene pyrol-
of silicon provide improved carburiza on re- ysis tubes and fi ngs.
sistance. Service limit 1025ᵒC (1875ᵒF).
HP Micro Alloy A micro-alloyed 25-35Nb with small addi ons of Petrochemical furnaces.
25-35MA reac ve and rare earth elements that is especially
stable at higher temperatures, and reduces carbu-
riza on and surface oxida on. Service limit 1150ᵒC
(2100ᵒF).
HP MOD Low C A low carbon modifica on of HP modified with Petrochemical furnaces, especially suited to
25-35LC increased duc lity. Service limit 1050ᵒC (1925ᵒF). pyrolysis furnace sweep bends and reformer
furnace outlet manifolds.
HP MODIFIED The addi on of niobium improves stress rupture Petrochemical furnaces, equally well suited for
25-35Nb strength and carburiza on resistance, but lowers reformer and ethylene furnace applica ons.
duc lity. Service limit 1100ᵒC (2010ᵒF).
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High Temperature Alloys for Petrochemical Furnace Applica ons (cont.)
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
Super 20-32Nb Low carbon, niobium-strengthened alloy offers superior Petrochemical furnaces.
creep rupture strength over conven onal 20-32Nb /
CT15C. Service limit 1040ᵒC (1900ᵒF).
35-45MA Micro alloy 35Cr - 45N used for its outstanding carburiza- Petrochemical furnaces.
on and coking resistance.
HP-AL Heat resistant Fe - Cr - Ni alloy with Al addi ons to form an Furnace rolls, heat treatment and cal-
aluminum scale at high temperatures for extreme oxida- ciner components, petrochemical fur-
on, corrosion, coking, and carburiza on resistance at high naces.
temperatures.
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WHERE TO USE CERTAIN ALLOYS:
By Alloy Grade
Non ‐ Ferrous alloys: Aluminum Bronze
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
C95200 to C95400 Versa le alloys with high strength, good duc lity, Bushings, bearings, forming rolls and dies, gears,
unusual toughness, plus excep onal wear resistance. marine propulsion, pickling equipment, pump
and valve components, seals, wear rings, wear-
resistant parts.
MTEK 275 Engineered alloys for excellent wear and an -galling Die inserts and rings, forming rolls and dies,
325 proper es in forming, bending and drawing dies. sli er wheels.
375
Non‐Ferrous Alloys: Bearium®
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
B4 Leaded bronzes with excep onal fric on proper es as Bearings, bushings, cryogenic components, pump
B8 a result of uniformly dispersed microstructure and valve components, sha sleeves, turbine
B10 cons tuents. thrust bearings, wear rings.
B11
Non‐Ferrous Alloys: High Lead Tin Bronze
Alloy Grade Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
C93200 to C94500 Popular n/lead and high lead alloys with score re- Bearings, bushings, centrifuge bushings, gears,
sistance, structural uniformity, shear proper es, hydraulic parts, impellers, liners, piston rings,
compressive strength and low cost. pump and valve components, sleeves, steam
fi ngs.
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By Alloy Grade
Non ‐ Ferrous Alloys: Manganese Bronze / Yellow Brass
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
C85700 to C86500 High strength and hardness copper-zinc alloys. Offer ten- Cams, fi ngs, flanges, forming rolls and dies,
sile strength up to 120,000 psi (760 Mpa). ordnance parts, sha sleeves, steel mill nuts,
worm gears.
Non ‐ Ferrous Alloys: Nickel Aluminum Bronze
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
C95500 to C95800 High strength alloys in many cases with the strength of Aircra bearings, bushings, desalina on com-
steel plus superior corrosion resistance. These highly flexi- ponents, fi ngs, gears, marine propulsion,
ble alloys yield outstanding wear and galling resistance. pump and valve components, wear rings.
Non ‐ Ferrous Alloys: Red Brass
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
C83450 High aqueous and atmospheric corrosion resistance, mod- Bearings, bushings, electric terminal ends,
C83600 erate strength and conduc vity. impellers, pipe fi ngs, pump and valve com-
C84400 ponents.
Non ‐ Ferrous Alloys: Tin Bronze
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
C90300 to C92900 Copper- n alloys with high tensile, yield and compressive Bearings, bushings, gears, hydraulic parts,
strength as well as wear resistance. piston rings, steam fi ngs, steel mill nuts,
worm gears.
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WHERE TO USE CERTAIN ALLOYS:
By Alloy Grade
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Abrasion Resistant Cast Iron
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
CL I TYP A 3% Chrome white iron. Hard, wear resistant Cement processing equipment, coal crushing, grinding equip-
alloy with good oxida on resistance. ment, mineral processing, slurry pumps.
CL II TYP B 15% Chrome white iron. Hard, wear resistant Cement processing equipment, coal crushing, grinding equip-
alloy with good oxida on resistance. ment, mineral processing, slurry pumps.
Cl III TYP A 25% Chrome white iron. Hard, wear resistant Cement processing equipment, coal crushing, grinding equip-
HC250 alloys with good oxida on resistance. ment, mineral processing, slurry pumps.
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Alloy Steel
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
4340 Alloys for general structural use. Cylinders, hollow sha s, piping, rolls.
8630
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Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Austeni c Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Cobalt Alloys
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
MTEK 6 Non-galling high temperature alloys offering Aerospace, bearings, housings, medical devices.
MTEK 21 heat and thermal shock resistance.
MTEK 31
X-45
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Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steels
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
2205 Excellent seawater corrosion resistance com- Centrifuge and dewatering equipment, couplings, heat
CD4MCu bined with nearly twice the strength of common exchangers, offshore piping systems, paper rolls, pulp
Escoloy 45D stainless steels. digesters, pump and valve components, pressure vessels.
Ferralium 255
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: High Nickel Duc le Iron
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
Type D5B Ni-resist Material with high order of heat resistance. Turbine engine parts, heavy duty diesel engine liners,
pump and valve components, precision tools.
Type 1 Ni-resist Resists corrosion, wear and erosion. Turbine engine parts, heavy duty diesel engine liners,
pump and valve components, precision tools.
Type D2 Ni-resist Alloy featuring low thermal expansion. Non- Turbine engine parts, heavy duty diesel engine liners,
magne c. pump and valve components, precision tools.
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Martensi c Stainless Steels
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
CA15 "400" series materials are general high strength Aerospace, bearings, bushings, chemical and food pro-
CA40 corrosion resistant alloys. cessing equipment, conveyor rollers, cutlery, impellers,
H-46 medical devices, pump and valve components, turbine
CA6NM engine parts.
M-152
410
Greek Escoloy
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Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Nickel Alloys
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
CZ100 Strong, tough, and resistant to a wide Chemical and food processing equipment.
range of industrial chemicals.
CY40 Good strength and toughness from cryo- Chemical and food processing equipment, nuclear flow control.
genic to elevated temperatures.
CW-6MC Excep onal corrosion resistance and fa- Chemical and food processing equipment, combustor/exhaust,
MTEK 625 gue strength in marine service. High tem- sha sleeves.
Hastelloy X perature strength.
C4C Family of alloys for extreme heat and cor- Chemical and food processing equipment, heat treat equipment
Hastelloy S rosion services. and calciner components, turbine engine parts.
HR120
HR230
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Nickel‐Copper Alloys
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
METK A Acid and alkaline resistant. Weldable Filter parts, pump and valve components, seal housings.
METK B grades.
MTEK D
MTEK E
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Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Precipita on Hardening Steels
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
14-4PH Extremely high strength stainless steels Aerospace, chemical and food processing equipment, cylin-
15-5PH that are more corrosion resistant than 400 ders, gears, hollow sha s, landing gears, marine gas turbine,
17-4PH -series martensi cs. nuclear flow control, pump and valve components, pressure
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Super Austeni c Stainless Steel
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
254 SMO Corrosion resistance approaching nickel Chemical and food processing equipment, desalina on equip-
alloys, especially in chloride service. ment, impellers, process piping exposed to flue gas.
Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys: Tool Steel
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
A2 Non-deforming alloys with wear and abra- Forming rolls and dies, sli er blades.
A6 sion resistance.
D2
D5
H13
Super Alloys: Vacuum Cast Nickel and Cobalt‐Based
Alloy grades Descrip on / Alloy Quali es Some Typical Uses
718 Nickel-based superalloys with excellent Aerospace, combustor/exhaust, turbine engine parts.
MAR-M-247 strength and duc lity over a wide tempera-
ture range.
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WHERE TO USE CERTAIN ALLOYS:
By Applica on
Centrifuge Bushings B4, B8, B10, B11, C93200 to C94500, Cast Nickel, CZ100, CW-6MC,
Hastelloy X, MTEK 625, C4C, Hastelloy S, HR120, HR230, MTEK B
Centrifuge And Dewatering Equipment 2205, CD4MCu, Escoloy 45D, Ferralium 255
CE20N, CF3M, CF8M, CG8M, CG3M, F8, CA15, CA40, H-46, CA6NM,
M-152, 410, Greek Escoloy, Cast Nickel, CZ100, MTEK 600, CY40,
Chemical And Food Processing Equipment
CW-6MC, Hastelloy X, MTEK 625, C4C, Hastelloy S, HR120, HR230,
MTEK B, 14-4PH, 15-5PH, 17-4PH, 254 SMO
Coal Crushing CL I TYP A, CL II TYP B, Cl III TYP A, HC250
Combustor/Exhaust CW-6MC, Hastelloy X, MTEK 625, 718, MAR-M-247
Convec on Furnace Components HF, HH
Conveyor Rollers HI, CA15, CA40, H-46, CA6NM, M-152, 410, Greek Escoloy
Cryogenic Components B4, B8, B10, B11
Cyanide Pots HW, 14-4PH, 15-5PH, 17-4PH
Cylinders 4100, 4300, 8600, 4140, WC1, WC6, WCB, 14-4PH, 15-5PH, 17-4PH
Desalina on Components C95500 to C95800, 254 SMO
Die Inserts And Rings MTEK 275, 325, 375, A2, A6, D2, D5, H13
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Gears C95200 to C95400, C93200 to C94500, C95500 to C95800, 14-4PH,
15-5PH, 17-4PH
Grate Bars HH
Grinding Equipment CL I TYP A, CL II TYP B, Cl III TYP A, HC250
Hearth Plates HX, C4C, Hastelloy S, HR120, HR230, MTEK B
Heat Treatment And Calciner Components HP, HX, HP-AL, HP-AF, C4C, Hastelloy S, HR120, HR230, MTEK B
CE20N, CF3M, CF8M, CG8M, CG3M, F8, Nitronic® 50, 2205, CD4MCu,
Heat Exchangers
Escoloy 45D, Ferralium 255
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Liners Type D5B Ni-resist, Type 1 Ni-resist, Type D2 Ni-resist
Holding Pots HD
Hydraulic Parts C93200 to C94500, C90300 to C92900
C95200 to C95400, C83450, C83600, C84400, Nitronic® 60, CA15,
Impellers
CA40, H-46, CA6NM, M-152, 410, Greek Escoloy, 254 SMO
Landing Gears 14-4PH, 15-5PH, 17-4PH
Marine Gas Turbine 14-4PH, 15-5PH, 17-4PH
Marine Propulsion C95200 to C95400, C95500 to C95800, 4140, WC1, WC6, WCB
Marine Pumps METK A, MTEK D, MTEK E,
Medical Devices MTEK 6, MTEK 21, MTEK 31, X-45, CA15, CA40, H-46, CA6NM, M-152,
410, Greek Escoloy
Mineral Processing CL I TYP A, CL II TYP B, Cl III TYP A, HC250
Molten Lead Hea ng Elements HW
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