Nimonic 100 Nickel Alloy,Precipitation Hardening Alloy，1

### **Product Introduction: NIMONIC® Alloy 100** **NIMONIC® Alloy 100** is a premium-grade precipitation-hardenable nickel-chromium-cobalt superalloy that represents one of the most advanced members of the Nimonic series. This alloy is specifically engineered for exceptional high-temperature performance in the most demanding applications, offering superior creep resistance, excellent oxidation stability, and outstanding mechanical properties at temperatures up to 1000°C (1832°F). The alloy's exceptional properties are achieved through a sophisticated combination of solid-solution strengthening and precipitation hardening, with carefully balanced additions of cobalt, molybdenum, titanium, and aluminum. This advanced composition provides optimal microstructural stability and resistance to deformation under sustained loads at elevated temperatures, making it particularly suitable for critical rotating components in modern gas turbine engines. --- ### **Chemical Composition** The chemical composition is precisely formulated to maximize high-temperature performance and microstructural stability: | Element | Content (%) | | :--- | :--- | | **Nickel (Ni)** | Balance | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 10.0 - 12.0 | | **Cobalt (Co)** | 18.0 - 22.0 | | **Molybdenum (Mo)** | 4.5 - 5.5 | | **Aluminum (Al)** | 4.5 - 5.0 | | **Titanium (Ti)** | 1.0 - 1.5 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 1.0 max | | **Carbon (C)** | 0.10 - 0.20 | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.5 max | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.5 max | | **Boron (B)** | 0.005 - 0.015 | | **Zirconium (Zr)** | 0.05 - 0.15 | --- ### **Physical Properties** Nimonic Alloy 100 exhibits excellent physical characteristics for extreme temperature service: | Property | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 8.05 g/cm³ | | **Melting Point** | 1340-1390 °C | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 11.8 W/m·K (at 20°C) | | **Electrical Resistivity** | 1.35 μΩ·m | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 230 GPa (at 20°C) | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 13.5 μm/m·°C (20-800°C) | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 440 J/kg·K | | **Magnetic Permeability** | <1.01 | --- ### **Mechanical Properties** The alloy demonstrates exceptional high-temperature mechanical performance: **Room Temperature Properties (Fully Heat Treated):** - **Tensile Strength:** 1300-1500 MPa - **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 950-1150 MPa - **Elongation:** 10-20% - **Reduction of Area:** 15-25% - **Hardness:** 38-48 HRC **High-Temperature Performance:** - **Creep Rupture Strength (950°C/100h):** 120 MPa - **Fatigue Strength (850°C):** 280 MPa - **Stress Rupture Life (850°C/200MPa):** >300 hours --- ### **Heat Treatment** **Solution Treatment:** - Temperature: 1190-1210°C - Soaking Time: 2-4 hours - Cooling: Rapid air cooling or oil quenching **Precipitation Hardening:** - Primary Aging: 1050-1080°C for 4-8 hours, air cool - Secondary Aging: 700-750°C for 16-24 hours, air cool --- ### **Key Characteristics & Advantages** 1. **Exceptional High-Temperature Capability** - Maintains mechanical properties up to 1000°C - Superior creep and stress rupture resistance - Excellent thermal fatigue performance 2. **Outstanding Microstructural Stability** - Resistant to phase transformation and coarsening - Maintains properties during long-term exposure - Excellent resistance to thermal aging effects 3. **Superior Environmental Resistance** - Excellent oxidation resistance up to 1150°C - Good resistance to hot corrosion and sulfidation - Stable protective oxide layer formation 4. **Advanced Manufacturing Capability** - Suitable for precision investment casting - Can be isothermally forged - Requires specialized machining techniques --- ### **Product Applications** **Aerospace Industry:** - High-pressure turbine blades - Turbine disks and rotors - Combustion chamber components - Afterburner components - Exhaust system parts **Power Generation:** - Industrial gas turbine blades - Turbine disks and shafts - High-temperature fasteners - Combustion system components **Specialized Applications:** - Nuclear reactor components - Rocket engine parts - High-temperature test equipment - Specialized tooling for high-temperature processes --- ### **International Standards** Nimonic Alloy 100 conforms to major international specifications: | Standard Type | Standard Number | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **AMS** | 5542 | Aerospace Material Specification (Sheet) | | **AMS** | 5719 | Aerospace Material Specification (Bar) | | **BS** | HR 504 | British Standard | | **DIN** | 17742 | German Standard | | **Werkstoff** | 2.4635 | Material Number | --- ### **Summary** **NIMONIC Alloy 100** represents the pinnacle of nickel-based superalloy technology, offering unmatched high-temperature performance for the most demanding aerospace and power generation applications. Its advanced composition, featuring high cobalt and aluminum content combined with precise control of precipitation hardening elements, provides exceptional creep resistance, microstructural stability, and oxidation resistance at temperatures approaching 1000°C. The alloy's capability to maintain mechanical integrity under extreme conditions makes it indispensable for critical rotating components in modern gas turbine engines, where reliability and performance are paramount. Compliance with stringent international aerospace standards ensures consistent quality and performance, while its proven track record in service provides confidence for engineers designing next-generation propulsion and power systems.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 3315 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.