Alloy 718 more suited for this kind of service because of the presence of Mo into its chemistry. Though alloy X-750 can withstand this service, it is the lack of Mo in alloy X-750 that makes it more susceptible to intergranular stress corrosion cracking. The specially limited chemistry version...
Wow. You guys have given very informative responses, and I'm still in the process of absorbing these concepts in my mental visualization of the pitting process. Thanks very much to Cloa and EdStainless.
Knowing that the pitting phenomena is subcategorized into initiation and propagation helps...
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Can someone please clarify whether the PREN value refers to the susceptibility of an alloy to form a corrosion (localized) pit or if it refers to the susceptibility of a given passive oxide film breaking?
The reason for my confusion is due to PREN values being used to evaluate both...
Hey, Ed.
Wow. I previously thought this would require at least grade 316. But if 304L is acceptable for this application, then I guess Inconel would be overkill. Maybe Inconel is only used for nozzles in the aerospace field...
Out of curiosity, are the stainless supplies from India acceptable...
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Can someone tell me what alloy is used to make the nozzle pipes at the fuel pump? I've read that certain stainless steels are suitable for contact with stagnant gasoline (that gas tanks are sometimes made of stainless), but I've also read that Inconel is used for fuel nozzles. When I...
Ed,
I understand now that, with the proper balance, Mo improves corrosion resistance by enhancing both the lattice strain as well as the oxide film. However, in conditions where passivity potential is at a minimum, is it the case that the noncorrosive benefit of Mo is obscured in alloys where...
I understand that the presence of molybdenum in alloys contributes to greater corrosion resistance in that it "increases the lattice strain," thereby necessitating greater energy to dissolve the iron from the surface. However, what I'd like to know is whether the increase in corrosion resistance...
Thank you guys for clarifying on this matter.
Given the density factor, would I be correct to assume that, since carbon is even lighter than Al and Si, it is therefore practically impossible for an XRF to pinpoint its percentage to within any proportionate range of accuracy apart from luck...
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Would any of you happen to know what the accuracy tolerance is with modern XRF alloy scanners? Does it vary by brand? I read a brochure from Niton outlying their advances in the past century--heightened sophistication allowing a wider range of data processing, but it doesn't talk...
When strictly comparing the integrity of nickel and cobalt-based superalloys refined by either electroslag remelting or vacuum arc remelting (excluding triple-melting and powder processing), which is generally the better choice? My brief research showed reports arguing the benefits of both over...
It also occurs to me that the melting furnaces in China can be questionable as to their ability to yield ingots that are as segregation and impurity-free as other counterparts. I think their computer technology has always been on the tail end, so quality control that relies on their critical...
If moisture-induced rusting without the presence of strong chlorides or other chemicals, Nitronic 60 (alloy 218) may the economic solution to your problem. Its galling (though not abrasion) resistance surpasses many superalloys, and its antiseizing properties ensures that a tightened thread will...
Places where corner-cutting has been the predominant trend certainly warrants caution against using their products. But this thread has provoked me to think of situations that might make it harder to differentiate. For example, Thyssenkrupp is a notable Germany-based alloys corporation with...
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Can someone please tell me whether Carpenter's CCW alloy performs closer to Haynes Ultimet alloy or Stellite 6B? Its chemical composition is nearly identical to Ultimet, except for the fact that the tungsten content is what 6B has and there is a significant tantalum (though no...
anon359,
If you're looking for something having the qualities you're looking for in addition to durability, aluminum bronze is probably the best bet for you at the current time. I've also been searching for a cheaper, more durable substitute for gold, and copper alloys was the only thing of any...
