Jul 4 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Other Designations
Fabrication
Welding
Hot Working
Annealing
Applications
Introduction
INCOLOY is an alloy composed of nickel-iron-chromium, with additions of molybdenum and copper. These alloys are categorized as super alloys and exhibit excellent corrosion resistance and high strength. Some of the INCOLOY alloys are specifically made to resist selected reagents. These alloys are capable of functioning even at high temperatures.
INCOLOY alloy 020 exhibits excellent corrosion resistance in chemical environments that contain sulphuric acid, chlorides, phosphoric acid and nitric acid. It is easy to fabricate this alloy to form mixing tanks, heat exchangers, pickling equipment etc. The standard forms in which this alloy is available are round, flats, pipe, tube, strip and wire.
This datasheet will look into the chemical composition, properties and applications of INCOLOY 020.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of INCOLOY alloy 020 is given in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Nickel, Ni |
32-38 |
|
Iron, Fe |
35 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
19-21 |
|
Copper, Cu |
3-4 |
|
Molybdenum, Mo |
2-3 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
≤2 |
|
Niobium, Nb |
≤1 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤1 |
|
Others |
Remainder |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of INCOLOY alloy 020.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
8.05 gm/cm3 |
0.291 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of INCOLOY alloy 020 are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength(annealed) |
620 MPa |
89.9 ksi |
|
Yield strength(annealed) |
300 MPa |
43.5 ksi |
|
Elongation at Break |
41% |
41% |
Other Designations
Some of the designations used to denote INCOLOY alloy 020 are listed below:
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UNS N08020
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ASME SB-462 – SB 464
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ASME SB 468
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ASTM B 462
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ASTM B 464
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ASTM B 472
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ASTM B 474
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ASTM B 751.
Fabrication
Welding
INCOLOY alloy 020 can be welded by shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding. The filler metal is usually an INCONEL alloy.
Hot Working
INCOLOY alloy 020 can be hot worked at temperature ranges of 760-1175°C (1400-2150°F).
Annealing
INCOLOY alloy 020 should be annealed at 982-1010°C (1800-1850°F) for time commensurate with section size /AC.
Applications
The INCOLOY alloy 020 is used in the following applications:
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Produce mixing tanks, heat exchangers, valves, fittings and fasteners
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Production of gasoline, solvents, explosives and organic chemicals
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Pharmaceuticals and food industry.