Alloy PE11,Nimonic PE11 Foil,Shim,,E FORU

British Specs:，American Specs:，German Specs: WS 2.4662,AFNOR Z8 NC D38

### **Product Data Sheet: Alloy PE11 / Nimonic PE11 Foil & Shim (UNS N07113)** **Overview** **Alloy PE11** (commercially known as **Nimonic PE11**) is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-chromium superalloy designed for high-temperature service. In the form of **foil and shim**, this material provides **good creep strength, excellent oxidation resistance, and precise dimensional control** at temperatures up to 750°C (1380°F). Nimonic PE11 foil and shim products are precision-rolled to exacting thickness tolerances, providing reliable performance in space-constrained high-temperature applications where thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and precise dimensional characteristics are critical for industrial systems. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) (Typical) | Role in the Alloy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Nickel (Ni)** | Balance | Austenitic matrix; provides corrosion resistance and ductility | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 16.0 - 19.0 | Confers oxidation and corrosion resistance | | **Cobalt (Co)** | 1.0 - 2.0 | Solid solution strengthener | | **Molybdenum (Mo)** | 2.5 - 3.5 | Provides solid solution strengthening | | **Titanium (Ti)** | 2.0 - 2.8 | Primary precipitation hardener (forms γ' phase) | | **Aluminum (Al)** | 0.8 - 1.5 | Secondary precipitation hardener | | **Carbon (C)** | 0.05 - 0.12 | Forms carbides for grain boundary strength | | **Boron (B)** | 0.003 - 0.008 | Strengthens grain boundaries | --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Value / Condition | | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 8.10 g/cm³ (0.292 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 1320 - 1370°C (2410 - 2500°F) | | **Specific Heat** | 440 J/kg·K (0.105 Btu/lb·°F) @ 20°C | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 12.5 W/m·K (86.6 Btu·in/hr·ft²·°F) @ 20°C | | **Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 13.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-500°C) | | | 15.8 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-800°C) | | **Electrical Resistivity** | 1.20 μΩ·m @ 20°C | --- #### **3. Product Specifications** **Foil Dimensions:** * **Thickness:** 0.025 mm to 0.5 mm (0.001" to 0.020") * **Width:** Up to 300 mm (12") * **Tolerance:** ±0.002 mm for critical applications * **Standard coil lengths:** 50-300 meters **Shim Dimensions:** * **Thickness:** 0.05 mm to 2.0 mm (0.002" to 0.080") * **Standard sheet sizes:** 300 × 300 mm to 1000 × 1000 mm * **Tolerance:** ±0.005 mm to ±0.020 mm * **Custom blanks and pre-cut shapes available** **Available Conditions:** * Solution annealed (best formability) * Annealed and flattened * Custom tempers for specific applications --- #### **4. Key Characteristics** * **Precision Thickness Control:** Maintains tight tolerances for critical gap management * **Good High-Temperature Strength:** Suitable for service up to 750°C * **Excellent Oxidation Resistance:** Performs well in oxidizing atmospheres * **Outstanding Formability:** Can be stamped, bent, and formed into complex shapes * **Thermal Stability:** Minimal dimensional change during thermal cycling * **Consistent Surface Quality:** Optimal for coating and subsequent processing * **Good Spring Properties:** Maintains tension and load at high temperatures * **Cost-Effective:** Economical alternative to higher-performance superalloys --- #### **5. Product Applications** **Industrial Processing:** * **Heat treatment furnace gaskets and seals** * **Thermal barrier components** * **High-temperature shims and spacers** * **Furnace conveyor components** * **Heat treatment fixture components** **Power Generation:** * **Turbine sealing elements** * **High-temperature gaskets** * **Thermal protection shims** * **Expansion joint fillers** **Automotive:** * **Turbocharger heat shields** * **Exhaust system gaskets** * **High-temperature sensor mounts** * **Engine compartment shielding** **General Engineering:** * **High-temperature electrical insulation** * **Thermocouple mounting shims** * **Vacuum system components** * **Instrumentation shims** --- #### **6. International Standards** | Standard Type | Standard Number | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Unified Numbering System** | **UNS N07113** | All product forms | | **ASTM** | **ASTM B168** | Standard Specification for Nickel Alloy Sheet and Strip | | **British Standard** | **BS HR 5** | Foil and Shim Specifications | | **European** | **EN 10302** | Nickel and cobalt alloys | | **Werkstoff Nr.** | **2.4952** | Material number | --- #### **7. Quality Assurance** **Testing & Certification:** * Dimensional verification with precision measurement * Surface quality inspection per ASTM A480 * Chemical composition certification * Mechanical properties reporting * Flatness and straightness measurement * Traceability to original heat number **Special Processing:** * Precision slitting to ±0.05 mm tolerance * Custom blanking and etching * Surface treatment options * Protective interleaving and packaging * Clean room packaging for critical applications **Performance Testing:** * High-temperature oxidation testing * Creep relaxation testing * Thermal cycling evaluation * Spring load retention testing --- **Summary** **Alloy PE11 Foil and Shim (Nimonic PE11, UNS N07113)** provides a balanced combination of moderate high-temperature performance, dimensional precision, and fabrication versatility for various industrial applications. Its good creep resistance and oxidation stability at temperatures up to 750°C make it suitable for precision sealing, spacing, and thermal management components in power generation, industrial processing, and general engineering applications. The foil and shim forms offer excellent formability and consistent quality, enabling the production of complex, thin-section components while maintaining the balanced properties that make Nimonic PE11 a cost-effective choice for moderately demanding high-temperature service. Compliance with international standards including ASTM B168 and BS HR 5 ensures reliable performance in industrial applications. Precision manufacturing processes combined with adequate quality assurance protocols guarantee material performance and dimensional accuracy, making Nimonic PE11 foil and shim an economical choice for engineers designing systems that must maintain precise clearances and reliable performance under moderately high thermal conditions encountered in various industrial applications.

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 2168 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.