Inconel X-750: Nickel-Chromium Alloy With High Strength And Excellent Oxidation Resistance At Elevated Temperatures
Inconel X-750 Alloy
Inconel X-750 is a high-performance nickel-chromium alloy designed for exceptional strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. This alloy is specifically engineered to withstand harsh environments and maintain mechanical properties under extreme conditions, making it ideal for aerospace, industrial, and nuclear applications.
Key Features:
- High-Temperature Strength: Inconel X-750 maintains excellent tensile and yield strength at temperatures up to 2200°F (1204°C), providing reliable performance in high-temperature environments.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: The alloy offers outstanding resistance to oxidation, carburization, and sulfidation, ensuring durability in aggressive environments.
- Mechanical Properties: With a tensile strength of up to 965 MPa (140 ksi) and a yield strength of 690 MPa (100 ksi), Inconel X-750 is capable of withstanding significant stress while maintaining its structural integrity. Elongation is typically 30% minimum, allowing for some degree of flexibility.
- Thermal Conductivity: Features a thermal conductivity of approximately 11.7 W/m·K, which supports effective heat distribution and resistance to thermal cycling.
- Fabrication Versatility: Available in various forms, including sheets, plates, bars, pipes, and welding wire, Inconel X-750 can be easily adapted for a wide range of applications.
Applications:
- Gas Turbines: Used in components such as turbine blades and vanes, where high strength and oxidation resistance are crucial.
- Rocket Engines: Suitable for parts exposed to extreme temperatures and aggressive environments.
- Industrial Furnaces: Ideal for high-temperature components in furnaces and reactors.
- Nuclear Reactors: Employed in reactor cores and other high-stress components requiring high temperature and corrosion resistance.
Standard Specifications:
- ASTM B333
- ASTM B805
- ASTM B829
Inconel X-750 is a robust alloy designed to deliver high performance in challenging conditions, combining strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability to meet the demands of critical applications.
Here is a detailed composition table for Inconel X-750 Alloy:
Element | Range | Typical Value |
Nickel (Ni) | 70.0 - 76.0% | 72.0% |
Chromium (Cr) | 14.0 - 17.0% | 15.0% |
Iron (Fe) | 6.0 - 10.0% | 8.0% |
Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.8 - 3.3% | 3.0% |
Titanium (Ti) | 0.6 - 1.0% | 0.8% |
Aluminum (Al) | 0.2 - 0.6% | 0.4% |
Carbon (C) | ≤0.08% | 0.05% |
Manganese (Mn) | ≤1.0% | 0.8% |
Silicon (Si) | ≤0.5% | 0.4% |
Sulfur (S) | ≤0.015% | 0.01% |
Phosphorus (P) | ≤0.015% | 0.01% |
This composition ensures that Inconel X-750 provides excellent strength, oxidation resistance, and durability in high-temperature and corrosive environments.
