Alloy C,Brightray C Pipe,,E FORU

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**Product Data Sheet: Alloy C / Brightray C Pipe** **High-Temperature Nickel-Chromium Alloy Pipe** --- ### **1. Product Overview** **Brightray C Pipe** is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy pipe specifically engineered for high-temperature applications requiring exceptional oxidation resistance, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance. Manufactured as both seamless and welded pipes, Brightray C Pipe delivers reliable performance in continuous service up to 1150°C, making it ideal for thermal processing systems, heat treatment equipment, and industrial heating applications where both internal and external surface exposure to high temperatures is required. --- ### **2. Chemical Composition (Typical % by Weight)** | Element | Content (%) | Function | |---------------|-------------|----------| | Nickel (Ni) | 60 | Base element providing high-temperature strength and stability | | Chromium (Cr) | 16 | Forms protective Cr₂O₃ scale for oxidation resistance | | Iron (Fe) | Balance | Enhances strength and cost-effectiveness | | Silicon (Si) | 1.0–1.5 | Improves scale adhesion and oxidation resistance | | Manganese (Mn)| 0.5–1.0 | Deoxidizer and sulfur control | | Carbon (C) | ≤0.15 | Optimizes high-temperature strength | | Aluminum (Al) | 0.5–1.0 | Enhances oxidation resistance through oxide formation | | Rare Earths | Trace | Improves scale spallation resistance | --- ### **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** | Property | Value (Typical) | |-------------------------------|-----------------| | Density | 8.20 g/cm³ | | Melting Point | 1380°C (2516°F) | | Electrical Resistivity | 1.12 μΩ·m at 20°C | | Thermal Conductivity | 14.5 W/m·K at 20°C | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 16.5 μm/m·K (20–1000°C) | | Tensile Strength | 650–900 MPa | | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | ≥300 MPa | | Elongation | ≥25% | | Maximum Service Temperature | 1150°C (2100°F) | --- ### **4. Product Applications** #### **4.1 Thermal Processing Systems** - **Radiant Tubes**: For heat treatment furnaces and annealing lines - **Heat Exchanger Tubes**: In high-temperature processing equipment - **Retort Pipes**: For protective atmosphere heat treatment - **Muffle Tubes**: In laboratory and industrial furnaces #### **4.2 Industrial Heating Applications** - **Combustion Tubes**: For burner systems and combustion chambers - **Thermocouple Protection Sheaths**: For temperature measurement in harsh environments - **Gas Injection Tubes**: For controlled atmosphere applications - **Heat Treatment Carriers**: For material transport through heating zones #### **4.3 Specialized Applications** - **Pyrolysis Systems**: In waste processing and chemical plants - **Glass Manufacturing**: For handling molten glass and hot gases - **Ceramic Industry**: In kiln furniture and support systems - **Power Generation**: For high-temperature exhaust systems --- ### **5. Key Features & Benefits** - **Superior Oxidation Resistance**: Protective chromium oxide layer prevents degradation at high temperatures - **Excellent Thermal Stability**: Maintains dimensional stability under thermal cycling conditions - **Good Corrosion Resistance**: Resists attack from various industrial atmospheres - **High-Temperature Strength**: Retains mechanical properties under prolonged thermal exposure - **Thermal Fatigue Resistance**: Reliable performance in cyclic heating applications - **Easy Fabrication**: Can be bent, flanged, and welded using standard techniques - **Long Service Life**: Reduced maintenance costs and extended operational lifetime --- ### **6. International Standards** | Standard Type | Specification Number | Description | |---------------|----------------------|-------------| | ASTM | B163/B829 | Seamless Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Pipe | | ASTM | B775/B776 | Welded Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Pipe | | UNS | N06004 | Material Designation | | DIN | 2.4867 | NiCr15Fe Alloy Pipes | | EN | 2.4816 | NiCr15Fe (Brightray C Equivalent) | | JIS | G 4902 (NCF 601) | Heat-Resisting Nickel-Chromium Alloy Pipes | | ASME | SB-163 | Seamless Pipes for Boiler and Pressure Vessel | --- ### **7. Product Specifications** #### **7.1 Pipe Types & Sizes** - **Seamless Pipe**: OD 6mm to 250mm, Wall thickness 1.0mm to 25mm - **Welded Pipe**: OD 15mm to 600mm, Wall thickness 1.5mm to 12mm - **Schedule**: 5S, 10S, 40S, 80S standard and custom sizes - **Length**: Standard 3–6 meters; custom lengths available #### **7.2 Tolerances & Surface Finish** - **OD Tolerance**: ±1% or ±0.1mm, whichever is greater - **Wall Thickness**: ±10% for seamless, ±7.5% for welded - **Surface Finish**: Pickled, bright annealed, or turned - **Straightness**: ≤1.5mm per meter --- ### **8. Fabrication & Installation Notes** - **Cutting**: Use abrasive wheels or plasma cutting for thick walls - **Bending**: Hot bending recommended for radii <3×OD - **Welding**: TIG welding with ERNiCr-3 filler metal preferred - **Heat Treatment**: Solution anneal at 1050–1150°C after severe forming - **Support**: Use high-temperature compatible hangers with adequate spacing - **Cleaning**: Passivate with nitric acid after fabrication for optimal performance --- ### **9. Quality Assurance** - **Certification**: Mill Certificates per EN 10204 3.1/3.2 - **Testing**: Hydrostatic, eddy current, or ultrasonic testing available - **Traceability**: Complete material traceability from melt to finished pipe - **Compliance**: Meets RoHS, REACH, and PED 2014/68/EU requirements --- **Disclaimer**: The information provided is typical and for reference purposes. Actual properties may vary based on manufacturing process, pipe size, and heat treatment. Users must verify suitability for specific applications through testing and consult technical experts for critical applications, particularly for pressure-containing services. Compliance with all applicable safety standards and regulations is essential.

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 2836 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.