Hastelloy B-3 vs Hastelloy N
Property comparison of Hastelloy B-3 and Hastelloy N, both nickel alloy.
| Property | Hastelloy B-3 | Hastelloy N | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elongation | 53 % | 39 % | -26% |
| Elastic modulus | 216,000 MPa | 219,000 MPa | +1% |
| Density | 9,220 kg/m³ | 8,860 kg/m³ | -4% |
| Thermal conductivity | 11.2 W/m·K | 11.5 W/m·K | +3% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000011 1/K | 0.000012 1/K | +16% |
| Melting point | 1,393 °C | 1,372 °C | -2% |
Difference is Hastelloy N relative to Hastelloy B-3. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
- grade
- B-3
- standard
- Haynes International Datasheet H-2106
- heat treatment
- Annealed
- grade
- N
- standard
- Haynes International Datasheet H-3009
- heat treatment
- Annealed
About Hastelloy nickel-molybdenum superalloys
Hastelloy is a family of nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloys built for severe corrosion service. C-276 is the workhorse for chemical process equipment and handles wet chlorine, hypochlorite, and ferric chloride. B-series grades focus on hydrochloric acid resistance.
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