Alloy PE16,Nimonic PE16 Wire,,E FORU

British Specs: BS HR55 BS HR207，American Specs:，German Specs: AFNOR NW 11AC

### **Product Data Sheet: Alloy PE16 / Nimonic PE16 Wire (UNS N07115)** **Overview** **Alloy PE16** (commercially known as **Nimonic PE16**) is a precipitation-hardenable nickel-chromium-iron superalloy designed for high-temperature service. In the form of **wire**, this material provides **good creep strength, excellent oxidation resistance, and consistent mechanical properties** at temperatures up to 700°C (1290°F). Nimonic PE16 wire is precision-drawn to exact diameters, providing reliable performance in high-temperature applications where thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and consistent properties are important. The wire form offers excellent fabrication versatility while maintaining the alloy's balanced high-temperature characteristics for welding, fastening, and specialized component applications. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** | Element | Content (%) (Typical) | Role in the Alloy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Nickel (Ni)** | Balance | Austenitic matrix; provides corrosion resistance and ductility | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 15.0 - 17.0 | Confers oxidation and corrosion resistance | | **Iron (Fe)** | 32.0 - 38.0 | Enhances fabricability and cost-effectiveness | | **Molybdenum (Mo)** | 2.5 - 3.5 | Provides solid solution strengthening | | **Titanium (Ti)** | 1.0 - 1.8 | Primary precipitation hardener (forms γ' phase) | | **Aluminum (Al)** | 1.0 - 1.8 | Secondary precipitation hardener | | **Carbon (C)** | 0.05 - 0.10 | Forms carbides for grain boundary strength | | **Boron (B)** | 0.001 - 0.010 | Strengthens grain boundaries | --- #### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Value / Condition | | :--- | :--- | | **Density** | 8.00 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 1350 - 1400°C (2460 - 2550°F) | | **Specific Heat** | 450 J/kg·K (0.107 Btu/lb·°F) @ 20°C | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 12.0 W/m·K (83.2 Btu·in/hr·ft²·°F) @ 20°C | | **Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 14.5 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-500°C) | | | 16.2 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-800°C) | | **Electrical Resistivity** | 1.15 μΩ·m @ 20°C | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 200 GPa (29.0 × 10⁶ psi) @ 20°C | --- #### **3. Mechanical Properties** **Typical Room Temperature Properties (Solution Treated & Aged)** * **Tensile Strength:** 800-1100 MPa (116-160 ksi) * **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 500-800 MPa (73-116 ksi) * **Elongation:** 20-30% **Elevated Temperature Performance** * **Stress Rupture Strength (1000 hours):** * **600°C (1110°F):** ~150 MPa (~22 ksi) * **700°C (1290°F):** ~70 MPa (~10 ksi) --- #### **4. Product Specifications** **Wire Diameter Range:** * **Fine Wire:** 0.10 mm to 1.0 mm (0.004" to 0.040") * **Standard Wire:** 1.0 mm to 6.0 mm (0.040" to 0.250") * **Coarse Wire:** 6.0 mm to 10.0 mm (0.250" to 0.400") **Tolerances:** * **Diameter:** ±0.001 mm for fine wire, ±0.01 mm for coarse wire * **Ovality:** ≤1% of nominal diameter * **Surface Finish:** Bright, cleaned, or specially coated **Available Forms:** * **Spooled Wire:** 1 kg to 15 kg spools * **Straight Lengths:** Cut to specific requirements * **Special Coatings:** Copper coating for improved processing * **Condition:** Solution annealed or aged --- #### **5. Key Characteristics** * **Good High-Temperature Strength:** Suitable for service up to 700°C * **Excellent Oxidation Resistance:** Performs well in oxidizing atmospheres * **Consistent Diameter Control:** Precision-drawn to tight tolerances * **Good Weldability:** Suitable for use as welding wire * **Formability:** Can be bent, coiled, and formed into complex shapes * **Surface Quality:** Good for subsequent processing and coating * **Cost-Effective:** Economical alternative to higher-nickel superalloys * **Thermal Stability:** Maintains properties during long-term exposure --- #### **6. Product Applications** **Welding & Fabrication:** * **GTAW (TIG) welding wire for alloy PE16 components** * **Repair and maintenance of high-temperature components** * **Cladding applications** * **Fabrication of high-temperature assemblies** **Industrial Processing:** * **Heat treatment basket weaving** * **Furnace component assembly** * **High-temperature springs** * **Fastener production** * **Electrical resistance heating elements** **Power Generation:** * **Turbine component fastening** * **Boiler tube supports** * **Heat exchanger components** * **High-temperature sensor leads** **General Engineering:** * **High-temperature springs** * **Safety wiring** * **Mesh and screening** * **Specialty fasteners** --- #### **7. International Standards** | Standard Type | Standard Number | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Unified Numbering System** | **UNS N07115** | All product forms | | **ASTM** | **ASTM B166** | Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Aluminum Alloy Rod and Wire | | **AWS** | **AWS A5.14** | Specification for Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods | | **British Standard** | **BS HR 4** | Wire Specifications | | **European** | **EN 10302** | Nickel and cobalt alloys | | **Werkstoff Nr.** | **2.4950** | Material number | --- #### **8. Quality Assurance** **Testing & Certification:** * Dimensional verification * Surface quality inspection * Chemical composition certification * Mechanical properties testing * Spooling quality assessment * Traceability to original heat number **Special Processing:** * Precision drawing capabilities * Surface cleaning and finishing * Spooling and packaging optimization * Custom packaging for automated equipment **Performance Validation:** * Weldability testing * High-temperature performance evaluation * Corrosion resistance testing * Formability assessment --- **Summary** **Alloy PE16 Wire (Nimonic PE16, UNS N07115)** 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 700°C make it suitable for welding applications, high-temperature spring manufacturing, and component fabrication in power generation, industrial processing, and general engineering applications. The wire form offers good consistency and quality, enabling manufacturing processes while maintaining the balanced properties that make Nimonic PE16 a cost-effective choice for moderately demanding high-temperature service. Compliance with international standards including ASTM B166 and AWS A5.14 ensures reliable performance in industrial applications. Adequate manufacturing processes combined with quality assurance protocols guarantee material performance and dimensional accuracy, making Nimonic PE16 wire an economical choice for engineers designing systems that must operate reliably under moderately high thermal conditions while maintaining cost-effectiveness and good manufacturability.

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 2182 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.