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What are the Types of Aluminum Tempers2021-10-27T12:50:56+00:00

The Aluminum Tempers are as follows: (and there are more as well)

T1: Indicates the alloy was cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process like hot rolling, then naturally aged resulting in a stable condition and not  subsequently cold worked to increase strength

T2: Like T1 but cold worked and naturally aged.

T3: Solution heat treated, cold worked and naturally aged….Our 2011-T3 example is typically cold drawn and naturally aged in bar products.

T4: Solution heat treated and naturally aged…2017-T4  would not require any cold work between solution treatment and ageing to achieve properties

T5: Cooled from an elevated temperature shaping process and then artificially aged.  6063 – T5 extrusions would be aged after cooling from the extrusion temperature.

T6: Solution treated and artificially aged…Our example of 7075-T6

T7: Solution heat treated and stabilized… 7075-T7351 from our examples.

T8 : Solution heat treated, cold worked, and then artificially aged. 2011-T8 would be an example here

T9 : Ssolution heat  treated, artificially aged and then cold worked

T10: Cooled from elevated temperature shaping ,cold worked and then artificially aged.

What is Inconel 600 or Alloy 600?2021-08-05T17:33:50+00:00

Inconel 600 is an alloy. It’s a solid solution of its elements and cannot be strengthened by heat treatment.  UNS chemical composition designation is N06600. This Cold working will result in increased strength. Heat treatment can remove any undesirable effects of cold work.

Typical Room temperature mechanical properties in the annealed condition are yield strength  30 to 50,000 psi, tensile strength  80 to 100,000 psi, elongation 35  to 55%. Density is .306 pounds per cubic inch.

Is Hastelloy X Magnetic?2021-11-04T16:37:07+00:00

No, Hastelloy X or Alloy X is Non-Magnetic.

What is the difference between Alloy 625 and Inconel 625?2021-10-27T13:12:51+00:00

Inconel 625 is a trademark name held by Special Metals Corporation whereas Alloy 625 is a generic name for anyone who produces that same material besides Special Metals. Check out a video here specifically on Inconel 625.

Who Makes Aermet 100?2021-10-27T15:03:11+00:00

Aermet 100 is made (produced) by Carpenter Technology Corporation and is a trademark name they hold as well. For more information on Aermet check out a video specifically on Aermet 100 here.

Is Alloy 400 the same as Monel?2021-11-04T16:39:35+00:00

Alloy 400 is Monel 400 but without the tradename. Monel is a tradename of Special Metals Corporation. They are the same material. Click here for a video about Monel 400.

What is the composition of Monel 400?2021-11-04T17:02:58+00:00

Chemical Composition   UNS N04400

Nickel (plus Cobalt)  …………………………………………….  63 % Minimum

Copper  ………………………………………………………………  28. 0 – 34.0 %

Carbon  ………………………………………………………………  0.3 % Maximum

Manganese  ………………………………………………………..  2.0 % Maximum

Iron  ……………………………………………………………………  2.5% Maximum

Sulfur  …………………………………………………………………  0.024% Maximum

Silicon  ………………………………………………………………..  0.5% Maximum

Density …….  .318 pounds per cubic inch

What is Monel K500?2021-11-04T17:03:13+00:00

Monel K-500 is a solid solution of nickel and copper with additions of aluminum and titanium. Alloy K500 can be strengthened by heat treatment. Precipitation or what’s known as aging, provides the increased strength. Also, cold work can further enhance strength and hardness.

What does the L mean in stainless steel?2021-10-27T16:54:56+00:00

What does the “L” mean in stainless steel like 316L or 304L? The “L” in this case means Low Carbon (content).

How much Cobalt is in MP35N?2021-10-27T17:42:08+00:00

Usually there’s about 35% Cobalt in MP35N. The chemistry for MP35N is as follows:

Chemical composition:

Carbon  ……………………………………   0.025 % Max

Manganese ………………………………   0.15 % Max

Silicon  ………………………………………  0.15% Max

Phosphorus  ……………………………….  0.015 % Max

Sulfur  ………………………………………..  0.010 % Max

Chromium  ………………………………….  19.00 – 21.00 %

Nickel  ………………………………………..  33.00 – 37.00 %

Molybdenum  ……………………………….  9.00 – 10.50 %

Titanium  ………………………………………  1.00 % Max

Iron  ……………………………………………..  1.00 % Max

Cobalt  ………………………………………….  REMAINDER

Is Hastelloy C22 Magnetic?2021-08-20T13:30:02+00:00

Hastelloy C22 is non-magnetic in the annealed form.

Is 15-5 Magnetic?2022-04-08T19:22:16+00:00

15-5 is martensitic and magnetic in both PH (precipitation hardened) and solution treated conditions.

What is Inconel 625 Made of?2022-03-03T20:28:18+00:00

Nickel mainly, in addition to many other elements some of which include: Chromium, Molybdenum and Niobium. The chemistry of Inconel 625 is as follows:

Chemical composition:

Nickel (plus cobalt) ………………..    58 % minimum

Chromium ………………………………  20. 0  – 23.0 %

Iron ………………………………………..  5.0  % maximum

Molybdenum ……………………………  8.0 – 10.0 %

Columbium (plus Tantalum)………..  3.15-4.15 %

Carbon ……………………………………  0.10% maximum

Manganese ……………………………… 0.50 % maximum

Sulfur ………………………………………  0. 015% maximum

Phosphorus………………………………. 0.015% maximum

Silicon……………………………………… 0.50% maximum

Aluminum ………………………………… 0.40% maximum

Titanium……………………………………. 0.40% maximum

What type of material is 15-5?2021-11-04T16:35:19+00:00

15-5 is a grade of precipitation hardening stainless steel. For more info on 15-5 click here.

What type of material is 4340?2022-05-06T18:54:30+00:00

4340 is a low alloy steel that contains Nickel, Chromium and Molybdenum as strengthening agents.

Is Inconel Titanium?2022-03-03T20:33:37+00:00

No Inconel is NOT Titanium. Inconel contains a small amount of Ti but that doesn’t mean that it’s considered Titanium. Titanium is Titanium and Inconel is predominantly Nickel.

Is Inconel heavier than Titanium?2022-05-06T18:41:29+00:00

Yes, Inconel is heavier than Titanium.

Is Inconel 625 the same as Alloy 625?2022-05-06T17:47:19+00:00

Inconel 625 or the word “Inconel” is a trade name held by Special Metals Corp. Alloy 625 is the common generic name for the alloy when produced by anyone besides Special Metals. Yes, Alloy 625 and Inconel 625 are the same.

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