High Performance Alloys Profile

Formed in 1984, to specialize in quick deliveries and small quantities. We also offer our services to
quantities that are larger (around 1000 pounds,) and will estimate for deliveries through our large network of
mills for even larger needs. HPA represents several fine mills throughout the world, such as: Haynes
International, Krupp VDM, Teledyne Allegheny Ludlum/Jessop, Special Metals, Huntington Alloys, Carpenter
Technology, Bohler, Deutsche Nickel, Foroni, Valbruna, Crucible, Dunkirk, Universal and Electralloy.
HPA is also a secondary producer of these alloys, as well as a number of other alloys. Most to all of the
production is performed at our Tipton facility. From forging to rolling, and finishing. Our concentration has
been on production or toll processing of Alloys that contain a high concentration of Nickel, Cobalt,
Molybdenum, Chromium, Tantalum, or Titanium.
In general, we supply NITRONIC, HASTELLOY, INCONEL, STELLITE, and MONEL in various sizes of bar,
wire, sheet, plate and fasteners.
Metals Service Center
Multiple saw types available to readily cut bars to multiple lengths (MULTS). A piece can be cut from the
sheet or plate using a shear or CNC plasma. We also offer secondary processes such as rough machining,
and even light fabricating. Our lead times for machining and grinding are dependant on how much material
is being quoted. Small to medium orders are welcome. Special size or temper required? We have production
capabilities in-house to produce bars, plates, sheets and forgings to many tempers, and sizes all on an as
needed basis.
Secondary Producer
A GFM 412 Rotary Forge was installed in 1995. A 2 high rolling mill was installed in 2001, and a 750 ton
forge press has been installed in 2007. We specialize in making available the sizes and alloys that are not
common, not produced yet, or too small of a quantity that a larger mill will not produce!
We use out 2 high rolling mill to produce small bars, hex, narrow flats, and rectangular. These products are
primarily cold finished, and hot or warm rolled when necessary.
The 750 ton forging press makes squares, rounds, upsets and planished forgings. Working bed is 14 x 36
wide, allowing many possibilities of products from under 50 lbs up to 3000 lb piece weights.
Production of Special Metals
As a secondary producer, we also specialize in small quantities. By serving this niche market, we help our
mills with developmental alloys and also our customers - by making that size or alloy available in a short
amount of time, without having to purchase a heat lot quantity. Many projects only require a small amount to
evaluate a material for process / application suitability.
HPAlloy Services
High Performance Alloys, Inc. provides many services in house to aid our customers in getting exactly what
they need, when they want it. Being a distributor, service center, and producer helps our customers receive
timely quotes for specific products, with the special attention that only an HPAlloys can give - unbiased facts,
information, and guidance. Let our friendly sales staff take care of your needs today!
Cutting Requirements
We cut and machine bevels, cut to part multiples, and of course we can cut in half for easy shipment.
Whether it is bar, wire, sheet, plate, tube, or pipe; HPA will serve your needs.
Furnace Capabilities
Gas fired 12 foot length batch furnace capable of a 2300F temperature. Computer controlled programming
capabilities for temperature control of annealing to specification. Several lab size furnaces available for small
parts. These are used for proofing procedures, and heat treating sample size pieces.
Rapid Delivery
HPA was formed to provide customers requiring small quantities of alloy (less than 500 pounds) with fast,
dependable delivery. Fast delivery service is particularly important to operating plants in order to avoid costly

downtime and lost production. High Performance Alloys, Inc. is organized to provide 24 hour delivery service
of in-stock material anywhere in North America. Many times, customers will pick material up from our
warehouses.
Normal Order Specifications
Our normal order specifications include packaging, material certifications, and material identification.
Packaging would include our standard method of protecting for shipment. Certifications on our materials are
mandatory for the majority of our customers, includes many standard specifications, as well as any that may
be added during the quote process. Material identifications include labeling the product for your purchase
order, materials type, heat number, dimensions, weight, and a part number if desired.
Bar Production
Using our 750 ton press, we can start working material as large as 8-10 Diameter, and finishing from Ingot
at 6-7 Dia with billet finishing as large as 8-9 Diameter. We can work this material to go directly to our
radial forge as well. Our rotary forge can produce materials starting with rough stock at about 3" diameter,
and through a series of reductions take the material to around 1/2" diameter. The hot and cold working
processes are especially good for small quantities, special tempers, and super alloys.
Machining
Machining is also available at our facility. We offer a wide assortment of processes for rough machining our
materials down to a particular size, and shape. We have dedicated machinists that will do what it takes to
help our customers attain that delivery that they need.
Request a Material or Service Quote
Request quotes via e-mail on our site. Quick fill-out form takes only a minute to give us all the information
needed to quote your requirements.

Mill Quantities
HPA represents several high quality material producers which enables the customer to receive lower cost
and reliable delivery of mill production. We also offer custom stock for just-in-time deliveries. Ask about a
stocking plan to fit your needs.
Experience
Our management and sales of HPA has over 200+ years combined experience in technology, product
development and sales marketing of specialty materials. High Performance Alloys is qualified to help you in
impartially selecting the cost effective material for a specific application. Our President is a NACE certified
CORROSION SPECIALIST. You can also talk to RUSS about your metallurgical needs.
Special Products
Customer designed components can be machined or fabricated. Full machining capabilities in-house,
including: turning, milling, drilling, boring, tapping, centerless grinding, surface grinding, and blanchard
grinding. Welding including TIG and MIG can be performed on small fabrications, and assemblies.
Large diameter pipes are made in nickel and cobalt based material and some stainless (NITRONIC 50 and
60). This is offered as a service on our materials, so special (O.D. and wall) pipe and tubing can be offered
on a small quantity basis.
Hot and cold reduction of bar is available in-house. This is performed with our GFM 412, a rotary forge that
can produce from 3 Inch to 1/2 Inch diameter bar. Furnaces on both ends of the production area assist in
reducing heat loss during long hot working sessions. Bars are returned to batch furnace for process / final
anneal. This batch furnace is 12' long and 40" wide. Capable of 2300 Degrees F with quick ramping for up to
2000 Lb quantities.
Hot rolling of plate and sheet is accessible for relatively small orders, through our large network of
specialists. If you have a special requirement, let us know.

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We specialize in quick deliveries, and small quantities. We also offer our services to quantities that
are medium to larger needs (2000 pounds, or less) and will estimate for deliveries through our large network
of mills for even larger needs.

Bar : Stock sizes in bar range from 1/8" to 10" in stock. Larger sizes and special sizes can be produced to
your needs. Product is centerless ground up through 4" diameter, larger sizes are smooth turned or rough
turned. We stock strain hardened, and hot worked bars in several grades as well as their normal annealed
tempers.
Wire : Spools and cut lengths available for quick shipment. Sizes range from 0.001" to 0.125" diameters.
Close tolerance, or product for welding.
Sheet : Sheets ranging in thickness from 0.025" thick to 0.125" thick. Widths and lengths can vary from alloy
to alloy, depending on their thickness, and their need for a particular industrial use. Widths of: 12", 24", 36",
and 48 inches wide are common. Lengths of sheet product can be 96", 120", 144" and special order lengths
for product of coil.
Plate : Stock plate thicknesses ranging from 3/16" thick to 2-1/2" thick are available for rapid shipment.
Master plates typically come from the mill as a 96" x 240" R/L.
Fasteners : Fasteners in the materials that we stock. If your item is not in stock, we will help make it
available.
Specially Produced Bar : HPA is also a secondary producer of the alloys that we normally stock, as well as
a number of other materials.
Forgings : Many of our materials are being forged in Tipton. Bars, flats, and upsets are made to order.
Alloys
HPA maintains a large stock of material in their warehouse and offers shearing, plasma, laser, and abrasive
cutting. This material is offered in plate, bar, sheet, wire, fasteners and forgings.
Use the menu above to view All the Alloys we carry including corrosion, wear, and temperature/heat
resistant varieties. You can also view our Line Card. Below is a list of Common Alloys we carry.
Corrosion Resistant
HASTELLOY alloy C-276 (UNS N10276) Ni 57.0, Mo 16.0, Cr 15.5, Fe 5.5, W 3.8 Outstanding corrosion
resistance in reducing and oxidizing environments. Maintains corrosion resistance in welded condition.
Excellent resistance to pitting and stress-corrosion cracking (SCC).
Widely used in severest environments in chemical processing, pollution control, pulp and paper.
Nickel 200 / 201 (UNS N02200 / N02201) Ni 99.0 C 0.15 / 0.02 Commercially pure wrought nickel, good
mechanical properties, excellent resistance to many corrosives. Nickel 201 has low carbon (0.02% max.) for
applications over 600 degrees F (315 degrees C).
Food processing equipment, chemical shipping drums, caustic handling equipment and piping, electronic
parts, aerospace and missile components, rocket motor cases, magneto-strictive devices
MONEL alloy 400 (UNS N04400) Ni 66.5 Cu 31.5 High strength, good weldability, excellent corrosion
resistance over wide range of temperatures and conditions.
Valves, pumps, shafts, marine fixtures, fasteners, electrical, and electronic components, processing
equipment, petroleum refining and production equipment, feed water heaters and other heat exchangers.

MONEL alloy R-405 (UNS N04405) Ni 66.5 Cu 31.5 S 0.04 (Similar to MONEL alloy 400) Solid solution
strengthened alloy with high strength and toughness over a wide range of temperatures. Corrosion resistant
and oxidation resistant to 1000F. Controlled sulfur added for improved machinability over alloy 400.
Water meter parts, screw machine products, fasteners, valve parts.
MONEL alloy K-500 (UNS N05500) Ni 65.5 Cu 29.5 Al 2.7, Ti 0.6 Age-hardenable version of MONEL
alloy 400 for increased strength and hardness. Good strength and ductility from -423 to 1200F. Pump
shafts, doctor blades and scrapers, oil-well drill collars and instruments, electronic components, springs,
valve trim, fasteners.
INCONEL alloy 625 (UNS N06625) Ni 61.0, Cr 21.5 Mo 9.0, Nb+Ta 3.6 High strength and toughness from
cryogenic temperatures to 1800 degrees F (980 degrees C), good oxidation resistance, exceptional fatigue
strength, and good corrosion resistance. Chemical and pollution control equipment, ash pit seals, nuclear
reactors, marine equipment, ducting, thrust reverser assemblies, fuel nozzles, afterburners, spray bars.
NITRONIC 60 (Alloy 218) (UNS S21800) Fe 63, Cr 17, Mn 8, Ni 8.5, Si 4, N 0.13 High strength fully
Austenitic alloy that resists galling and wear. Significantly lower cost to extend part life and lower
maintenance. The yield strength is twice that of 304 and 316 stainless steels, in the annealed condition.
Tensile strengths can be produced in excess of 200 ksi. Chloride pitting is superior to that of type 316, and
the oxidation resistance is similar to type 321 at elevated temperatures, and excellent cryogenic impact
strength. Valves stems, seats, and trim; fastening systems, screening, pins, bushings, roller bearings, pump
shafts and rings. Food handling, medical, automotive, aerospace and nuclear.
NITRONIC 50 (XM-19) (UNS S20910) Fe 57, Cr 22, Ni 13, Mn 5, Mo 2, Si 1 High strength Austenitic with
superior corrosion resistance to types 316 and 316L, with approximately twice the yield strength in the
annealed condition. Also fully Austenitic, this alloy stays non-magnetic when severely cold reduced.
Cryogenic properties are also outstanding as well as elevated temperatures.
Pumps, valves, fittings, fasteners, cables, chains, wire cloth, marine hardware, shafts, and springs.
NITRONIC 30 (UNS N20400) Fe Bal, Cr 16, Mn 8, Ni 2.5, Si .3, N 0.16 Low alloy version of NITRONIC 60,
primarily used for abrasion resistance.
Wear Resistant
HPA COBALT alloy 6B (Co-Cr-W) (UNS R30016) Co 59.0, Cr 30.0, W 3.5, Ni 2.5, Mn 1.4, C 1.0 Excellent
hot strength, which is fully returned when cooled to room temperature again. Replacement for castings due
to better ductility, and dependability for sealing surfaces. Seizing, galling and non-lubricated wear can be
minimized by using this alloy. Metal seizing is when one metal piece building heat against another "weld"
together. Galling is when these welded areas break off and forms abrasive debris which creates additional
abrasion problems, and can lead to other types of corrosion.
Turbine engine nozzle fuel injectors, steam turbine (last vane) to prevent water erosion as the steam
condenses. Pump applications such as motor shafts, bushings, sleeves and stems.
HPA COBALT alloy 6BH (Co-Cr-W) (UNS R30016) Co 59.0, Cr 30.0, W 3.5, Ni 2.5, Mn 1.4, C 1.0 Better
ductility than 6K, with hardness of about Rc42-49, makes great knife material. This variation of 6B offers
increased wear life due to higher hardness, and retained edge characteristics. Economic advantages are:
long wear life, fewer replacements, and less down time.
Food preparation equipment (minimal metal loss), saw blades, scrapper blades, granulates, chippers,
shredders and other cutting edges where tool life is a necessity. The F.D.A. has approved for use in food
contact due to lower metal loss. Other non-critical uses include tire cloth and rubber cutting, carpet cutting,
trimming knives for ceramics, leather knives, and surgical blades.
NITRONIC 60 (Alloy 218) (UNS S21800) Fe 63, Cr 17, Mn 8, Ni 8.5, Si 4, N 0.13 High strength fully
Austenitic alloy that resists galling and wear. Significantly lower cost to extend part life and lower
maintenance. The yield strength is twice that of 304 and 316 stainless steels, in the annealed condition.
Tensile strengths can be produced in excess of 200 ksi. Chloride pitting is superior to that of type 316, and
the oxidation resistance is similar to type 321 at elevated temperatures, and excellent cryogenic impact
strength. Valves stems, seats, and trim; fastening systems, screening, pins, bushings, roller bearings, pump
shafts and rings. Food handling, medical, automotive, aerospace and nuclear.

High Temperature (heat) Resistant

HASTELLOY alloy X (HX) (UNS N06002) Ni 47.5, Cr 21.8, Fe 18.5, Mo 9.0 Excellent high temperature
strength and oxidation resistance to 2200F. Excellent forming and welding characteristics. Resistance to
oxidizing, reducing, and neutral atmospheres. Resistant to SCC in petrochemical applications. Good ductility
after prolonged service temperatures of 1200, through 1600F for 16,000 hours.
Gas turbine combustion cans and ducting, heat-treating equipment, spray bars, flame holders, furnace rolls,
furnace baffles, and flash drier components.
INCONEL alloy 625 (UNS N06625) Ni 61.0, Cr 21.5 Mo 9.0, Nb+Ta 3.6 High strength and toughness from
cryogenic temperatures to 1800 degrees F (980 degrees C), good oxidation resistance, exceptional fatigue
strength, and good corrosion resistance. Chemical and pollution control equipment, ash pit seals, nuclear
reactors, marine equipment, ducting, thrust reverser assemblies, fuel nozzles, afterburners, spray bars.
INCONEL alloy 718 (UNS N07718) Ni 52.5, Cr 19.0 Fe 18.5 Mo 3.0 Nb+Ta 3.6 Excellent strength from 423 degrees F to 1300 degrees F (-253 degrees C to 705 degrees C). Age hardenable and may be welded
in fully aged condition, excellent oxidation resistance up to 1800 degrees F (980 degrees C).
Jet engines, pump bodies and parts, rocket motors and thrust reversers, nuclear fuel element spacers, hot
extrusion tooling.
INCONEL alloy 601 (UNS N06601) Ni 61, Fe Bal, Cr 22, Al 1.4 Nickel, higher chromium content for better
resistance to oxidizing and reducing environments; for severely corrosive environments at elevated
temperatures. Good oxidation resistance to 2200F. Good formability.
Instrument probes, furnace muffles, electronic components, chemical and food processing equipment, heat
treating equipment, nuclear steam generator tubing.
HAYNES alloy 25 (L605) (UNS R30605) Co 50.0, Cr 20.0, W 15.0, Ni 10.0, Fe 3.0 Mn 1.5 Excellent
strength for continues service to 1800F. Oxidation and carburization resistance to 1900F. Galling resistant,
with resistance to marine environments, acids and body fluids. Non-magnetic, even when severely cold
reduced, can reach Rc 50 when cold reduced and aged. Resistant to hydrochloric and nitric acid at certain
concentrations and temperatures, and wet chlorine environments at room temperature.
Gas turbine engine components: combustion chambers, and afterburners. Other uses also include: high
temperature ball bearing service, springs, and heart valves.
NITRONIC 60 (Alloy 218) (UNS S21800) Fe 63, Cr 17, Mn 8, Ni 8.5, Si 4, N 0.13 High strength fully
Austenitic alloy that resists galling and wear. Significantly lower cost to extend part life and lower
maintenance. The yield strength is twice that of 304 and 316 stainless steels, in the annealed condition.
Tensile strengths can be produced in excess of 200 ksi. Chloride pitting is superior to that of type 316, and
the oxidation resistance is similar to type 321 at elevated temperatures, and excellent cryogenic impact
strength. Valves stems, seats, and trim; fastening systems, screening, pins, bushings, roller bearings, pump
shafts and rings. Food handling, medical, automotive, aerospace and nuclear.
FERRALIUM is a registered trademark of Langley Alloys LTD.
NITRONIC is a registered trademark of AK Steel
CARPENTER and 20Cb-3 are registered trademarks of Carpenter Technology.
MONEL, INCOLOY and INCONEL are Trademarks of Special Metals
HASTELLOY, HAYNES, HR-120 and C-22 are registered trademarks of Haynes International, Inc.
HASTELLOY alloy C-276 Ni 57.0, Mo 16.0, Cr 15.5, Fe 5.5, W 3.8 (UNS N10276)
Nickel-chromium-molybdenum wrought alloy that is considered the most versatile corrosion resistant alloy
available. This alloy is resistant to the formation of grain boundary precipitates in the weld heat-affected
zone, thus making it suitable for most chemical process applications in an as welded condition. Alloy C-276
also has excellent resistance to pitting, stress-corrosion cracking and oxidizing atmospheres up to 1900F.
Alloy C-276 has exceptional resistance to a wide variety of chemical environments.
Characteristics

One of the few alloys resistant to wet chloride gas, hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide solutions.
Exceptional resistance to strong solutions of oxidizing salts, such as ferric and cupric chlorides.
Not prone to grain boundary precipitation in the as welded condition and therefore suitable for
many chemical process applications

Applications

Digesters and bleach plants in the paper industry.

Components exposed to sour gas.
Equipment for flue-gas desulfurization plants.
Evaporators, heat exchangers, filters and mixers used in sulfuric acid environments.
Sulfuric acid reactors.
Organic chloride process equipment.
Equipment for processes utilizing halide or acid catalysts.

Some typical applications include equipment components in chemical and petrochemical organic chloride
processes and processes utilizing halide or acid catalysts. Other industry applications are pulp and paper
(digesters and bleach areas), scrubbers and ducting for flue gas desulfurization, pharmaceutical and food
processing equipment.
HASTELLOY Alloy C-276 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy with universal corrosion resistance
unmatched by any other alloy. It has outstanding resistance to a wide variety of chemical process
environments including ferric and cupric chlorides, hot contaminated mineral acids, solvents, chlorine and
chlorine contaminated (both organic and inorganic), dry chlorine, formic and acetic acids, acetic anhydride,
sea water and brine solutions and hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide solutions. Alloy C-276 also resists
formation of grain boundary precipitates in the weld heat affected zone making it useful for most chemical
processes in the as-welded condition. It has excellent resistance to pitting and stress corrosion cracking.
HASTELLOY Alloy C-276 sheet 0.044" thick in the heat-treated condition at 2050F, rapid quenched, has an
average olsen cup depth of 0.48". C-276 can be successfully fabricated by many methods. The alloy tends
to work harden but with the proper care, the alloy is readily hot and cold formed. Complete information on
welding, machining and forming is available
Nickel 200 Ni 99.0 C 0.15 (UNS N02200)
Commercially pure wrought Nickel with good mechanical properties over a wide range of temperature and
excellent resistance to many corrosives, in particular hydroxides.
Good resistance to corrosion in acids and alkalis and is most useful under reducing conditions. Outstanding
resistance to caustic alkalis up to and including the molten state. In acid, alkaline and neutral salt solutions
the material shows good resistance, but in oxidizing salt solutions severe attack will occur. Resistant to all
dry gases at room temperature and in dry chlorine and hydrogen chloride may be used in temperatures up
to 550C. Resistance to mineral acids varies according to temperature and concentration and whether the
solution is aerated or not. Corrosion resistance is better in de-aerated acid.
Applications

Manufacture and handling of sodium hydroxide, particularly at temperature above 300C.

Production of viscose rayon. Manufacture of soap.
Analine hydrochloride production and in the chlorination of aliphatic hydrocarbons such as
benzene, methane and ethane.
Manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer.
Storage and distribution systems for phenol immunity from any for of attack ensures absolute
product purity.
Reactors and vessels in which fluorine is generated and reacted with hydrocarbons.

Nickel 201 Ni 99.6 C 0.02 (N02201)

Commercially pure wrought Nickel with similar properties to Alloy 200 but with a lower carbon content to
prevent embrittlement by inter-granular carbon at elevated temperatures.
Characteristics

Good resistance to corrosion in acids and alkalis and is most useful under reducing conditions.
Outstanding resistance to caustic alkalis up to and including the molten state.
In acid, alkaline and neutral salt solutions the material shows good resistance, but in oxidizing salt
solutions severe attack will occur.
Resistant to all dry gases at room temperature and in dry chlorine and hydrogen chloride may be
used in temperatures up to 550C.
Resistance to mineral acids varies according to temperature and concentration and whether the
solution is aerated or not. Corrosion resistance is better in de-aerated acid.
Virtually immune to inter granular attack above 315C, chlorates must be kept to a minimum.

Applications

Manufacture and handling of sodium hydroxide, particularly at temperature above 300C.

Production of viscose rayon. Manufacture of soap.
Analine hydrochloride production and in the chlorination of aliphatic hydrocarbons such as
benzene, methane and ethane.
Manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer.
Storage and distribution systems for phenol - immunity from any for of attack ensures absolute
product purity.
Reactors and vessels in which fluorine is generated and reacted with hydrocarbons.

Nickel 201 can be hot formed to almost any shape. The temperature range 1200F to 2250F is
recommended and should be carefully abided as the proper temperature is the most important factor in
achieving hot malleability. Full information of the forming process should be sought and understood before
proceeding.
Nickel 201 is the low carbon version of Nickel 200. It is preferred to Nickel 200 for applications involving
exposure to temperatures above 600F. With low base hardness and lower work-hardening rate, it is
particularly suited for cold forming. Nickel 201 can be cold formed by all conventional methods, but because
nickel alloys have greater stiffness than stainless steels more power is required to perform the operations.
MONEL alloy 400 Ni 66.5 Cu 31.5 (UNS N04400)
A Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic
solutions.
Alloy 400 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. The alloy is
characterized by good general corrosion resistance, good weld ability and moderate to high strength. The
alloy has been used in a variety of applications. It has excellent resistance to rapidly flowing brackish water
or seawater. It is particularly resistant to hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids when they are de-aerated. The
alloy is slightly magnetic at room temperature. The alloy is widely used in the chemical, oil and marine
industries.
Characteristics

Corrosion resistance in an extensive range of marine and chemical environments. From pure water
to nonoxidizing mineral acids, salts and alkalis.
This alloy is more resistant to nickel under reducing conditions and more resistant than copper
under oxidizing conditions, it does show however better resistance to reducing media than
oxidizing.

Good mechanical properties from subzero temperatures up to about 480C.

Good resistance to sulfuric and hydrofluoric acids. Aeration however will result in increased
corrosion rates. May be used to handle hydrochloric acid, but the presence of oxidizing salts will
greatly accelerate corrosive attack.
Resistance to neutral, alkaline and acid salts is shown, but poor resistance is found with oxidizing
acid salts such as ferric chloride.
Excellent resistance to chloride ion stress corrosion cracking.

Applications

Feed water and steam generator tubing.

Brine heaters, sea water scrubbers in tanker inert gas systems.
Sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid alkylation plants.
Pickling bat heating coils.
Heat exchangers in a variety of industries.
Transfer piping from oil refinery crude columns.
Plant for the refining of uranium and isotope separation in the production of nuclear fuel.
Pumps and valves used in the manufacture of perchlorethylene, chlorinated plastics.
Monoethanolamine (MEA) reboiling tube.
Cladding for the upper areas of oil refinery crude columns.
Propeller and pump shafts.

MONEL alloy K-500 Ni 65.5 Cu 29.5 Al 2.7, Ti 0.6 (UNS N05500)

Age-hardenable Nickel-Copper alloy which combines the corrosion resistance of Alloy 400 with high strength
corrosion fatigue and erosion resistance.
Alloy K-500 is a nickel-copper alloy, precipitation hardenable through additions of aluminum and titanium.
This alloy retains the excellent corrosion resistant characteristics of 400 and has enhanced strength and
hardness after precipitation hardening when compared with 400. Alloy K-500 has approximately three (3)
times the yield strength and double the tensile strength when compared with 400. K-500 can be further
strengthened by cold working before the precipitation hardening.
Characteristics

Excellent mechanical properties from sub-zero temperatures up to about 480C.

Corrosion resistance in an extensive range of marine and chemical environments. From pure water
to non-oxidizing mineral acids, salts and alkalis.

Applications

Propeller and pump shafts.

Pumps and valves used in the manufacture of perchlorethylene, chlorinated plastics.

Typical application for the alloy which takes advantage of high strength and corrosion resistance are pump
shafts, impellers, propeller shafts, valve components for ships and offshore drilling towers, bolting, oil well
drill collars and instrumentation components for oil and gas production. It is particularly well suited for
centrifugal pumps in the marine industry because of its high strength and low corrosion rates in high-velocity
seawater. Should be annealed when welded and the weldment then stress relieved before aging.
High Performance Alloys, Inc. stocks Alloy K-500 in a range of sizes including 3/8"-2-1/2" diameter cold
drawn, annealed and aged, and 2-3/4"-10" diameter hot finished and aged. Material can be supplied in
random lengths, cut to order or machined to your specifications. Machining includes drilling, turning, tapping,
threading, CNC shapes, flanges and more.

INCONEL alloy 625 Ni 61.0, Cr 21.5 Mo 9.0, Nb+Ta 3.6 (UNS N06625)
A material with excellent resistance to pitting, crevice and corrosion cracking. Highly resistant in a wide
range of organic and mineral acids. Good high temperature strength.
Characteristics

Excellent mechanical properties at both extremely low and extremely high temperatures.
Outstanding resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion and intercrystalline corrosion.
Almost complete freedom from chloride induced stress corrosion cracking.
High resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures up to 1050C.
Good resistance to acids, such as nitric, phosphoric, sulfuric and hydrochloric, as well as to alkalis
makes possible the construction of thin structural parts of high heat transfer.

Applications

Components where exposure to sea water and high mechanical stresses are required.
Oil and gas production where hydrogen sulfide and elementary sulfur exist at temperature in
excess of 150C.
Components exposed to flue gas or in flue gas desulfurization plants.
Flare stacks on offshore oil platforms.
Hydrocarbon processing from tar-sand and oil-shale recovery projects.

NITRONIC 60 (Alloy 218) Fe 63, Cr 17, Mn 8, Ni 8.5, Si 4, N 0.13 (UNS S21800)

Austenitic Stainless
Nitronic 60 is truly an all purpose metal. This fully austenitic alloy was originally designed as a wear alloy,
and subsequently has good high temperature properties for temperatures around 1800F. The oxidation
resistance of Nitronic 60 is similar to Type 309 S.S., and far superior to Type 304S.S.
The additions of Silicon and Manganese have given this alloy a matrix to inhibit wear, galling, and fretting
even in the annealed condition. Higher strengths are attainable through cold working the material and are
still fully austenitic after severe cold-working. This working does not enhance the anti-galling properties as is
normal for carbon steels and some stainless steels. The benefit to the cold or hot work put into the material
is added strength and hardness, and the wear resistance does not decrease noticeably. Chromium and
Nickel additions give it comparable corrosion to 304 and 316 stainless steels, while having approximately
twice the yield strength. The high mechanical strength in annealed parts permits use of reduced cross
sections for weight, and cost reductions through the use of thinner stock.
Several data sheets are available on the wear compatibility of this alloy with dissimilar couples, as well as
self-mated coupled results. Call or email for your own booklet!
If youre galling problem occurs at less than 1500F, then you should think about switching to this alloy.
Nitronic 60 has a better cost advantage than any other alloy available. Other materials require an additional
amount of heat treating to raise their hardness, where NITRONIC 60 is excellent in the annealed condition.
Characteristics
Corrosion Properties
The corrosion resistance of Armco NITRONIC 60 Stainless Steel falls between that of types 304 and 316.
However, experience shows that in a wear system, a galling or seizure failure occurs first, followed by
dimensional loss due to wear, and finally corrosion. Galling and wear must be the first concerns of the
design engineer. Although the general corrosion resistance of NITRONIC 60 is not quite as good as Type
316, it does offer better chloride pitting resistance, stress corrosion cracking resistance and crevice

corrosion resistance than Type 316 in laboratory conditions. Corrosion tests are not normally performed with
NITRONIC 60 High Strength.
Corrosion Resistance
Nitronic 60s uniform corrosion resistance is better than 304 stainless in most environments. The yield
strength of Nitronic 60 is nearly twice that of 304 and 316 stainless steels. Chloride pitting resistance is
superior to that of type 316 stainless; Nitronic 60 provides excellent high temperature oxidation resistance
and low temperature impact.
Applications using Nitronic 60 are valve stems, seats, and trim, fastening systems, screening, pins, bushings
and roller bearings, pump shafts and rings. Other uses include wear plates, rails guides, and bridge pins.
Applications

Automotive valves - can withstand gas temperatures of up to 1500F for a minimum of 50,000
miles.
Fastener galling - capable of frequent assembly and disassembly, allowing more use of the
fastener before the threads are torn up, also helps to eliminate corroded or frozen fasteners.
Pins - Used in roller prosthetics & chains to ensure a better fit of parts (closer tolerance, nonlubricated) and longer lasting.
Marine shafts - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
Pin and hanger expansion joints for bridges - better corrosion, galling-resistance, low temperature
toughness, & high charpy values at sub-zero temps compared to the A36 and A588 carbon steels
commonly used.

NITRONIC 50 (XM-19) Fe 57, Cr 22, Ni 13, Mn 5, Mo 2, Si 1 (UNS S20910)

Austenitic Stainless
NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel provides a combination of corrosion resistance and strength not found in any
other commercial material available in its price range. This austenitic stainless has corrosion resistance
greater than that provided by Types 316 and 316L, plus approximately twice the yield strength at room
temperature. In addition, Armco NITRONIC 50 Stainless has very good mechanical properties at both
elevated and sub-zero temperatures. And, unlike many austenitic stainless steels, NITRONIC 50 does not
become magnetic when cold worked.
High Performance Alloys can make hot rolled, cold worked, & strain hardened High Performance Stainless
Steel (HPSS) bars in house. Ask for our GFM Bulletin for more information about our bar processing
capabilities. We have expanded to enhance product availability.
Applications

Superior corrosion resistance

Almost double the yield strength
Exceptionally low magnetic permeability
Outstanding cryogenic properties

Outstanding corrosion resistance gives Armco's NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel the leading edge for
applications where Types 316. 316L, 317 and 317L are only marginal. It's an effective alloy for the
petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer, nuclear fuel recycling, pulp and paper, textile, food processing
and marine industries.

Components using the combination of excellent corrosion resistance and high strength currently
include pumps, valves and fittings, fasteners, cables, chains, screens and wire cloth, marine
hardware, boat and pump shafting, heat exchanger parts, springs and photographic equipment.
Fastener - High strength, and higher strength fasteners can improve the durability of you equipment
Marine hardware - Mastings, tie downs

Marine and Pump shafts - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
Valves and fittings - better corrosion than types 304 and 316, with double the yield strength.
Down hole rigging - better corrosion than types 304, 316 and 17-4, with double the yield strength in
annealed condition.
Reduced cross sections - better corrosion than types 304, 316 and 17-4,

Annealing Temperature
NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel can be supplied annealed at 1950 F to 2050 F (1066 C to 1121 C). For most
applications, the 1950 F (1066 C) condition should be selected, as it provides a higher level of mechanical
properties along with excellent corrosion resistance. When as-welded material is to be used in strongly
corrosive media, the 2050 F (1121 C) condition should be specified in order to minimize the possibility of
intergranular attack.
Corrosion Properties
Armco NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel provides outstanding corrosion resistance - superior to Types 316,
316L, 317 and 317L in many media. For many applications the 1950 F (1066 C) annealed condition provides
adequate corrosion resistance and a higher strength level. In very corrosive media or where material is to be
used in the as-welded condition, the 2050 F (1121 C) annealed condition should be specified. High-Strength
(HS) NITRONIC 50 bars are useful for applications such as shafting and bolting, but do not quite exhibit the
corrosion resistance of the annealed conditions in all environments.
Intergranular Attack
The resistance to intergranular attack is excellent even when sensitized at 1250 F (675 C) for one hour to
simulate the heat-affected zone of heavy weldments. Material annealed at 1950 F (1066 C) has very good
resistance to intergranular attack for most applications. However, when thick sections are used in the aswelded condition in certain strongly corrosive media, the 2050 F (1121 C) condition gives optimum corrosion
resistance.
Stress-Corrosion Cracking Resistance
In common with most stainless steels, under certain conditions, Armco NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel may
stress-corrosion crack in hot chloride environments. When tested in boiling 420/0 MgCI2 solution, a very
accelerated test, NITRONIC 50 Stainless Steel is between types 304 and 316 stainless steels in resistance
to cracking. There is little difference in susceptibility to cracking whether in the annealed, high-strength (HS),
or cold-drawn conditions.
Sulfide Stress Cracking
Both laboratory tests and field service experience have shown that Armco NITRONIC 50 stainless has
excellent resistance to sulfide stress cracking in air conditions. NITRONIC 50 in both the annealed and highstrength (hot rolled) conditions has been included in the 1996 revision of NACE Standard MR-01 -75'
"Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Material for Oil Field Equipment," at hardness levels up to RC 35
maximum. The resistance to cracking in laboratory tests in synthetic sour-well solution(5% NaCI + %
acetic acid. saturated with H2S)
NITRONIC 30 Fe Bal, Cr 16, Mn 8, Ni 2.5, Si .3, N 0.16 (UNS S20400)
Corrosion and abrasion resistant, tough and durable, NITRONIC 30 is the stainless steel for your abrasive
needs. Ball mill tests have shown that many application standards, such as AR 500 suffer six to seven times
as much metal loss as NITRONIC 30.
An economical corrosion, and abrasion resistant stainless steel. This is a popular replacement for carbon
steel, due to the resistance to outside weather conditions.
Characteristics
NITRONIC 30 is highly impact-resistant, which makes it ideal for a range of heavy duty applications. Already
proven to be the endurance leader in coal handling equipment and prep plants, NITRONIC 30 will last up to
twice as long as its nearest competitor.
Selecting the best material for the job goes well beyond the initial price of the material. The maintenance,

downtime and replacement costs associated with poor material performance can wreak havoc with
production time and budget. NITRONIC 30 was engineered with these realities in mind.
Applications

Coal Buckets
Hoppers
Distributors
Ore Separators
Barge Liners
Refrigerated Trucks
Food Processing Equipment
Bulk Solid Handling Equipment
Sewage Treatment Structures
Screens Hoppers
Trailer Bedliners
Chutes
Truck/Bus Frames

PLEASE NOTE: Abrasive wear is NOT the same as metal-to-metal wear, or galling. Abrasive wear is
caused by objects that slide uncontinuously across a surface. Abrasion is tearing or shearing of the surface,
and is best remedied using a low cost material. Corrosion is also a factor in abrasion, as it can lead to faster
failure by allowing larger pieces to flake.
If you are experiencing these types of failures, see NITRONIC 60, or HPAlloys Cobalt 6B.
HPA COBALT alloy 6B (Co-Cr-W) Co 59.0, Cr 30.0, W 3.5, Ni 2.5, Mn 1.4, C 1.0 (UNS R30016)
Cobalt 6B is cobalt based chromium, tungsten alloy for wear environments where seizing, galling and
abrasion are present. 6B is resistant to seizing and galling and with its low coefficient of friction, allows
sliding contact with other metals without damage by metal pick up in many cases. Seizing and galling can be
minimized in applications without lubrication or where lubrication is impractical. Metal seizing is similar to
one metal piece building heat against another and they become "welded" together. Galling is when these
"weld" areas break off and form abrasive debris which creates additional abrasion problems.
Alloy 6B has outstanding resistance to most types of wear. Its wear resistance is inherent and not the result
of cold working, heat treating or any other method. This inherent property reduces the amount of heat
treating and post machining. 6B has outstanding resistance to cavitation erosion. Steam turbine erosion
shields from 6B have protected the blades of turbines for years of continuous service. 6B has good impact
and thermal shock resistance resists heat and oxidation, retains high hardness even at red heat (then
cooled, recovers full original hardness) and has resistance to a variety of corrosive media. 6B is useful
where both wear and corrosion resistance is needed.
Applications
Steam turbine erosion shields, Chain saw guide bars, High temperature bearings, Furnace fan blades, Valve
stems, Food processing equipment, Needle valves, Centrifuge liners, Hot extrusion dies, Forming dies,
Nozzles, Extruder screws, & many other Misc. wear surfaces.
Applications for alloy 6B include half sleeves and half bushings in screw conveyors, tile making machines,
rock crushing rollers and cement and steel mill equipment. Alloy 6B is well suited for valve parts, pump
plungers.
Wrought alloy 6B offers the ductility, fatigue resistance and toughness of a hot worked microstructure, with
the heat corrosion and wear resistance of cobalt based alloy. High Performance Alloys, Inc. inventories bar,
sheet, and plate. Bar is stocked from 3/8" through 6" diameter. Bar can be supplied in random lengths or cut
to order. Sheet and plate are offered as whole plates, can be abrasive cut, or processed further using water
jet services.

HPA COBALT alloy 6BH (Co-Cr-W) Co 59.0, Cr 30.0, W 3.5, Ni 2.5, Mn 1.4, C 1.0 (UNS R30016)
Cobalt 6BH is the same composition of Cobalt 6B, except the material is hot rolled and then age hardened.
The direct age-hardening after hot rolling provides the maximum hardness and wear resistance. The
advantages this creates are increased wear life, retained edge characteristics, and increased hardness.
These properties are in addition to the galling and seizing resistance of the regular Cobalt 6B.
Cobalt 6BH is known in the industry as a metal that retains its cutting edge. The economic advantages are in
its long wear time, less down time, and fewer replacements. This material surpasses 6K with better ductility,
with the same good hardness.
Applications
Steam turbine erosion shields, Chain saw guide bars, High temperature bearings, Furnace fan blades, Valve
stems, Food processing equipment, Needle valves, Centrifuge liners, Hot extrusion dies, Forming dies,
Nozzles, Extruder screws, & many other Misc. wear surfaces.
Applications for alloy 6BH also include tile making machines, rock crushing rollers and cement and steel mill
equipment. Alloy 6BH is well suited for valve parts, pump plungers
Wrought alloy 6BH offers the fatigue resistance and toughness of a hot worked microstructure, with the heat
corrosion and wear resistance of cobalt based alloy. High Performance Alloys, Inc. inventories sheet, and
plate. Bar is can be produced 1/2" through 2-1/2" diameter. Bar can be supplied in random lengths or cut to
order. Sheet and plate are offered as whole plates, can be abrasive cut, or processed further using water jet
services.
HAYNES alloy 25 (L605) Co 50.0, Cr 20.0, W 15.0, Ni 10.0, Fe 3.0 Mn 1.5 (UNS R30605)
Alloy L-605 is the strongest of the formable cobalt alloys, useful for continuous service to 1800F. Because
of long and widespread use, this alloy has been the subject of many investigations to determine its
properties over a wide range of conditions, thus making it an unusually well characterized material. Alloy L605 is also known as alloy 25.
When exposed for prolonged periods at intermediate temperatures, alloy L-605 exhibits a loss of room
temperature ductility in much the same fashion as other super alloys, such as X or 625.
Alloy L-605 is welded using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, electron beam and
resistance welding. Submerged arc welding is not recommended. Use good joint fit-up, minimum restraint,
low inter-pass temperature and cool rapidly from welding. For maximum ductility fabricated components
should be annealed 2150-2250F, rapid cool.
Corrosion Resistance
Resistance to high temperature oxidation and carburization is good. The alloy, while not primarily intended
for aqueous corrosion, is also resistant to corrosion by acids such as hydrochloric and nitric acid, as well as
being resistant to wet chlorine solutions.
Features

Outstanding high temperature strength

Oxidation resistant to 1800 F
Galling resistant
Resistant to marine environments, acids and body fluids

Applications

Gas turbine engine combustion chambers and afterburners

High temperature ball bearings and bearing races
Springs
Heart valves

HASTELLOY alloy X (HX) Ni 47.5, Cr 21.8, Fe 18.5, Mo 9.0 (UNS N06002)

A wrought nickel base alloy with excellent high temperature strength and oxidation resistance. All of the
product forms are excellent in terms of forming and welding. Although this alloy is primarily noted for heat
and oxidation resistance it also has good resistance to chloride stress-corrosion cracking and has good
resistance to carburization, excellent resistance to reducing or carburizing atmospheres. Alloy X is one of
the most widely used nickel base super alloys for gas turbine engine components.
AMS 5754 has no yield or tensile strength requirements, but it does require a hardness maximum and stress
rupture minimums. Strong and Oxidation Resistant to 2200 Deg. F (1200 Deg. C) - HASTELLOY alloy X is a
solid solution strengthened grade has good strength and oxidation resistance up to 2200 Deg. F (1200 Deg.
C).
Applications
The alloy finds use in petrochemical process equipment and gas turbines in the hot combustor zone
sections. Also used for structural components in industrial furnace applications because of the excellent
oxidation resistance.
HASTELLOY alloy X is recommended especially for use in furnace applications because it has unusual
resistance to oxidizing, reducing, and neutral atmospheres. Furnace rolls made of this alloy were still in good
condition after operating for 8700 hours at 2150 Deg. F. Furnace trays, used to support heavy loads, have
been exposed to temperatures up to 2300 Deg. F. in an oxidizing atmosphere without bending or warping.
Alloy X is equally suitable for use in jet engine tailpipes, afterburner components, turbine blades, nozzle
vanes, cabin heaters, and other aircraft parts. Gas turbine combustion cans and ducting, heat-treating
equipment.
Alloy X has wide use in gas turbine engines for combustion zone components such as transition duct,
combustor cans, spray bars and flame holders as well as in afterburners, tailpipes and cabin heaters. It is
recommended for use in industrial furnace applications because it has unusual resistance to oxidizing,
reducing and neutral atmospheres. Furnace rolls of this alloy were still in good condition after operating for
8,700 hours at 2150 degrees F (1177 degrees C). HASTELLOY alloy X is also used in the chemical process
industry for retorts, muffles, catalyst support grids, furnace baffles, tubing for pyrolysis operations and flash
drier components.
INCONEL alloy 718 Ni 52.5, Cr 19.0 Fe 18.5 Mo 3.0 Nb+Ta 3.6 (UNS N07718)
Gamma Prime strengthened alloy with excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, as well as
cryogenic temperatures. Suitable for temperatures up to around 1300 F. Can be readily worked and age
hardened.
Excellent strength from -423 degrees F to 1300 degrees F (-253 degrees C to 705 degrees C). Age
hardenable and may be welded in fully aged condition, Excellent oxidation resistance up to 1800 degrees F
(980 degrees C). Typically sold in the solution annealed temper, but can be ordered aged, cold worked, or
cold worked & aged.
Applications
Uses for this alloy tend to be in the field of gas turbine components and cryogenic storage tanks. Jet
engines, pump bodies and parts, rocket motors and thrust reversers, nuclear fuel element spacers, hot
extrusion tooling. Other popular uses are high strength bolting, and down hole shafting.

INCONEL alloy 601 Ni 61, Cr 22, Fe Bal, Al 1.4 (UNS N06601)

INCONEL nickel-chromium-iron alloy 601 is a general-purpose engineering material for applications that
require resistance to heat and corrosion. The outstanding characteristic of INCONEL alloy 601 is its
resistance to high-temperature oxidation. The alloy also has good resistance to aqueous corrosion, has high
mechanical strength, and is readily formed, machined, and welded.
The limiting chemical composition of INCONEL alloy 601 is listed in Table 1. The composition is a facecentered-cubic solid solution with a high degree of metallurgical stability. The alloys nickel base, in
conjunction with substantial chromium content, provides resistance too many corrosive media and hightemperature environments. Oxidation resistance is further enhanced by the aluminum content.
Characteristics

The most important property of Alloy 601 is resistance to oxidation at very high temperatures up to
1250C. Even under severe conditions such as, cyclical heating and cooling. This is possible due to
Alloy 601 having a tightly adherent oxide layer which is resistant against spalling.
Resistance to carburization is good, also resistant to carbon nitriding conditions.
Due to high chromium and some aluminum content, good resistance in oxidizing sulfur bearing
atmospheres at elevated temperatures is demonstrated.

Applications

Trays, baskets and fixtures used in various heat treatments such as carburizing and carbon
nitriding.
Refractory anchors, strand annealing and radiant tubes, high velocity gas burners, wire mesh belts
etc.
Insulating cans in ammonia reformers and catalyst support grids used in nitric acid production.
Thermal reactors in exhaust system of petrol engines.
Fabricated combustion chambers.

Tube supports and ash trays in the power generation industry.