Alloy B,Brightray B Other/Similar Specs,,E FORU

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**Product Data Sheet: Alloy B / Brightray B - Other Forms & Similar Specifications** --- ### **1. Product Overview** **Brightray B** (Alloy B) is a versatile nickel-chromium (80/20) alloy renowned for its exceptional high-temperature performance and oxidation resistance. Beyond standard forms like tube, sheet, and strip, this alloy is available in various other configurations to meet diverse industrial requirements. This datasheet covers additional product forms, specialized specifications, and equivalent materials that offer comparable performance characteristics for high-temperature applications up to 1150°C. --- ### **2. Chemical Composition (Typical % by Weight)** | Element | Content (%) | Function | |---------|-------------|----------| | Nickel (Ni) | 80 | Base element providing austenitic structure and thermal stability | | Chromium (Cr) | 20 | Forms protective Cr₂O₃ scale for oxidation resistance | | Iron (Fe) | ≤ 1.0 | Residual element | | Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.15 | Controlled for strength and fabricability | | Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.0 | Deoxidizer during melting | | Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.0 | Enhances scale adherence and high-temperature strength | | Copper (Cu) | ≤ 0.5 | Residual element | | Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.015 | Controlled to minimize hot shortness | --- ### **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** | Property | Value / Description | |----------|---------------------| | **Density** | 8.41 g/cm³ (0.304 lb/in³) | | **Melting Point** | Approx. 1400°C (2550°F) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 12.5 W/m·K at 20°C | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 17.0 μm/m·K (20-1000°C) | | **Specific Heat Capacity** | 440 J/kg·K at 20°C | | **Electrical Resistivity** | 1.09 μΩ·m at 20°C | | **Tensile Strength** | 620-760 MPa (Annealed condition) | | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 250 MPa (min) | | **Elongation** | 30% (min) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 214 GPa at 20°C | | **Hardness** | 65-85 HRB | --- ### **4. Other Available Product Forms** #### **4.1 Wire & Rod** - **Resistance Heating Wire**: Precision-drawn for heating elements - **Welding Electrodes & Filler Wire**: AWS ERNiCr-3 equivalent - **Fastener Stock**: Rods for high-temperature bolts and nuts - **Specialty Profiles**: Custom shapes for specific applications #### **4.2 Powder & Additive Manufacturing** - **Gas Atomized Powder**: For thermal spray coatings and MIM - **AM Powder Bed**: Suitable for selective laser melting (SLM) - **Plasma Transfer Arc Welding**: Powder for hardfacing applications #### **4.3 Custom Fabricated Parts** - **Cast Components**: Investment cast parts for complex geometries - **Machined Parts**: Precision components from bar stock - **Assembly Sub-components**: Welded or brazed assemblies --- ### **5. Product Applications** #### **5.1 Industrial Heating** - Electric resistance heating elements - Industrial furnace components - Heat treatment fixtures and baskets - Thermocouple protection sheaths #### **5.2 Thermal Processing** - Glass manufacturing equipment - Ceramic kiln furniture - Semiconductor processing components - Sintering furnace parts #### **5.3 Specialized Applications** - Aerospace engine components - Chemical processing equipment - Power generation turbine parts - Nuclear industry components --- ### **6. International Standards & Equivalents** #### **6.1 Primary Specifications** - **UNS**: N06003 - **ASTM**: B163, B166, B168, B366, B564 - **DIN**: 2.4869 (NiCr80/20) - **EN**: NiCr20 (Material No. 2.4869) - **BS**: 972 (Alloy 2) - **JIS**: NCF 2 (JIS G 4902) #### **6.2 Equivalent Trade Names** - **Nichrome**: 80/20 Grade - **Kanthal**: A-1 Grade - **Inconel**: Similar performance characteristics - **International Equivalents**: - Germany: DIN 2.4869 - France: AFNOR NC20T - Sweden: SS 2362 - Japan: JIS NCF 2 --- ### **7. Specialized Specifications** #### **7.1 Aerospace & Defense** - AMS 5545: Welding Wire - AMS 5698: Resistance Heating Wire - MIL-E-21562: Electrical Heating Elements #### **7.2 Nuclear Applications** - ASTM B166: Nuclear Grade Rod/Bar - ASME Section III: Nuclear Components #### **7.3 Custom Specifications** - Customer-specific heat treatment requirements - Special surface finish specifications - Unique dimensional tolerances - Certified material traceability --- ### **8. Fabrication & Processing Notes** #### **8.1 Heat Treatment** - Solution Annealing: 1050-1150°C followed by rapid cooling - Stress Relieving: 850-900°C for welded components #### **8.2 Welding** - TIG/MIG Welding: AWS ERNiCr-3 filler metal - Resistance Welding: Excellent weldability - Post-Weld Heat Treatment: Recommended for critical applications #### **8.3 Machining** - Use positive rake angles and sharp tools - Employ rigid setups to minimize work hardening - Recommended coolants for heavy machining operations --- ### **9. Quality Assurance** - **Certification**: Mill Certificates per EN 10204 3.1/3.2 - **Traceability**: Full material lot traceability - **Testing**: Mechanical properties, chemical analysis, NDT as required - **Compliance**: RoHS, REACH, and other environmental regulations --- ### **10. Technical Support & Customization** Our technical team can provide support for: - Material selection guidance - Custom alloy modifications - Special heat treatment development - Application-specific performance data - Failure analysis and troubleshooting --- **Disclaimer**: The information provided herein is for general reference only. Properties may vary based on manufacturing process, heat treatment, and specific product form. Users should conduct appropriate testing to verify suitability for specific applications. Continuous product improvement may lead to changes in specifications.

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