MP159,MP159 Foil,Shim,UNS R30159,E FORU

British Specs:，American Specs:AMS 5841 Bar AMS 5845 Bar AMS 5843 Bar，German Specs:

### Technical Data Sheet: MP159 / MP159 Foil & Shim / UNS R30159 **Cobalt-Nickel-Chromium Superalloy - Foil & Shim Products** --- ### 1. Product Overview **MP159 Foil and Shim** (UNS R30159) are precision-rolled thin gauge products manufactured from the advanced cobalt-nickel-chromium superalloy family. These products maintain exceptional mechanical strength (up to 1720 MPa) and excellent corrosion resistance in ultra-thin sections, making them ideal for precision applications requiring high reliability in demanding environments up to **650°C (1200°F)**. --- ### 2. Chemical Composition (Weight %) | Element | Content (%) | Key Characteristics | |---------|-------------|---------------------| | **Cobalt (Co)** | 25.0–30.0 | Matrix element providing high-temperature stability | | **Nickel (Ni)** | 25.0–30.0 | Austenitic structure formation | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 18.0–20.0 | Corrosion and oxidation resistance | | **Iron (Fe)** | 7.0–11.0 | Solid solution strengthening | | **Molybdenum (Mo)** | 6.0–8.0 | Solid solution and precipitation hardening | | **Titanium (Ti)** | 2.5–3.25 | Gamma prime (γ') precipitate formation | | **Niobium (Nb)** | 1.0–1.7 | Carbide and intermetallic formation | | **Aluminum (Al)** | 0.1–0.5 | Precipitation strengthening | | **Carbon (C)** | ≤ 0.04 | Controlled carbide formation | | **Manganese (Mn)** | ≤ 0.50 | Residual element | | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤ 0.50 | Residual element | --- ### 3. Physical Properties | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | **Density** | 8.31 g/cm³ (0.300 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 1350–1400°C (2460–2550°F) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 14.0 W/m·K at 100°C | | **Mean CTE (20-100°C)** | 12.8 µm/m·°C | | **Electrical Resistivity** | 1.12 µΩ·m at 25°C | | **Magnetic Permeability** | Essentially non-magnetic | --- ### 4. Mechanical Properties **Standard Properties (Aged Condition):** - **Foil (0.025-0.15mm):** - Tensile Strength: 1450–1620 MPa - Yield Strength: 1350–1515 MPa - Elongation: 6–10% - **Shim (0.15-0.50mm):** - Tensile Strength: 1550–1720 MPa - Yield Strength: 1450–1585 MPa - Elongation: 8–12% **Elevated Temperature Performance:** - **Useful Temperature Range**: Up to 650°C (1200°F) - **Stress Rupture Strength**: Excellent maintained properties - **Fatigue Strength**: Outstanding in thin-section applications --- ### 5. Product Specifications **Dimensional Range:** - **Foil Thickness**: 0.025 mm to 0.15 mm (±0.002 mm) - **Shim Thickness**: 0.15 mm to 0.50 mm (±0.005 mm) - **Width Range**: 50 mm to 400 mm - **Standard Tolerance**: ±2% of thickness **Available Conditions:** - **Solution Treated**: For forming and stamping - **Aged**: Full mechanical properties - **Temper Rolled**: Improved flatness **Surface Finish:** - **Standard Mill Finish** - **Bright Annealed** - **Special Polished** (upon request) --- ### 6. Applications **Aerospace & Defense:** - Turbine blade sealing shims - Combustion chamber gaskets - Missile guidance system shims - Aircraft control system spacers **Medical Devices:** - Surgical instrument shims - Implantable device components - Medical equipment spacers - Orthopedic device shims **Electronics & Precision Instruments:** - High-reliability connector components - Precision spring elements - Instrumentation spacers - Semiconductor equipment parts **Industrial Applications:** - High-temperature gaskets - Precision machinery shims - Chemical processing spacers - Research equipment components --- ### 7. International Standards | Standard Type | Standard Number | Specification | |---------------|-----------------|---------------| | **UNS** | R30159 | Material designation | | **AMS** | 5842 | Strip and foil applications | | **ASTM** | F562 | Wrought cobalt-nickel alloy | | **ISO** | 5832-6 | Implants for surgery | | **ASTM** | B248 | Tolerances for strip products | --- ### 8. Fabrication Characteristics **Forming & Stamping:** - **Blankability**: Good in solution-treated condition - **Minimum Bend Radius**: 2T for 90° bends - **Punch Clearance**: 5–7% of material thickness - **Springback**: 15–20% typical **Joining Methods:** - **Resistance Welding**: Suitable with proper parameters - **Laser Welding**: Preferred for precision joints - **Brazing**: Using specialized high-temperature alloys - **Adhesive Bonding**: With high-strength epoxies **Heat Treatment:** - **Solution Treatment**: 1040–1065°C (1900–1950°F) - **Aging Treatment**: 650–760°C (1200–1400°F) - Multistage - **Quenching**: Water quench after solution treatment --- ### 9. Quality Assurance **Standard Testing:** - Dimensional verification with laser scanners - Surface roughness measurement - Tensile testing by lot - Hardness testing - Chemical analysis certification **Special Testing Available:** - Microstructural examination - Grain size measurement - Fatigue testing for spring applications - Corrosion resistance testing --- ### 10. Technical Advantages - **Ultra-high strength** in thin foil configurations - **Excellent fatigue performance** in precision applications - **Good corrosion resistance** in various environments - **Superior strength-to-weight ratio** - **Maintains mechanical properties** at elevated temperatures - **Precision thickness control** for critical applications - **Excellent surface quality** for demanding uses --- ### 11. Special Considerations **Material Handling:** - Protect from surface damage during handling - Store in dry, controlled environment - Avoid contamination from other metals - Clean handling environment recommended **Processing Notes:** - Forming operations best done in solution-treated condition - Final aging after all forming operations complete - Proper cleaning essential before heat treatment - Careful handling to prevent surface defects --- **Note:** MP159 Foil and Shim products offer exceptional performance for high-strength precision applications where conventional materials cannot meet requirements. The material requires specialized processing and proper heat treatment to achieve optimal properties. Custom sizes, tolerances, and special processing are available upon request. Consult with our technical team for application-specific recommendations.

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 2272 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.