Alloy 333,RA-33 Forgings,UNS N06333,E FORU

British Specs:，American Specs: AMS 5717 Bar and Forgings AMS 5593 Sheet, Strip and Plate，German Specs:

**Technical Datasheet: Alloy 333 / RA-333® Forgings (UNS N06333)** --- ### **Overview** Alloy 333 Forgings (UNS N06333), commercially known as **RA-333®**, are high-integrity components manufactured through controlled forging processes. These forgings deliver superior mechanical properties, refined grain structure, and enhanced directional strength for critical applications in extreme thermal environments up to **1200°C (2200°F)**. --- ### **Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Content (%) | Role | |---------|-------------|------| | Nickel (Ni) | 44.0-48.0 | Austenitic matrix foundation | | Chromium (Cr) | 24.0-27.0 | Oxidation & sulfidation resistance | | Iron (Fe) | 15.0-20.0 | Solid solution strengthening | | Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.5-4.0 | Resistance to reducing environments | | Tungsten (W) | 2.0-4.0 | High-temperature strength | | Cobalt (Co) | 2.0-4.0 | Solid solution strengthening | | Silicon (Si) | 0.5-1.0 | Oxidation resistance | | Manganese (Mn) | 1.0-2.0 | Hot workability | | Carbon (C) | 0.05-0.10 | High-temperature strength | | Aluminum (Al) | 0.5 max | Deoxidizer | | Titanium (Ti) | 0.5 max | Stabilizer | --- ### **Physical Properties** | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | Density | 8.57 g/cm³ (0.309 lb/in³) | | Melting Range | 1370-1425°C (2500-2600°F) | | Thermal Conductivity | 12.5 W/m·K (at 20°C) | | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 14.2 μm/m·°C (20-100°C) | | Specific Heat Capacity | 460 J/kg·K | | Electrical Resistivity | 1.18 μΩ·m | | Modulus of Elasticity | 211 GPa (30.6 × 10⁶ psi) | | Magnetic Permeability | <1.005 (non-magnetic) | --- ### **Mechanical Properties** **Room Temperature (Solution Annealed):** - **Tensile Strength**: 690-760 MPa (100-110 ksi) - **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)**: 310-380 MPa (45-55 ksi) - **Elongation**: 40-50% - **Reduction of Area**: 50-60% - **Hardness**: HRB 85-95 **Elevated Temperature Performance:** - **815°C (1500°F) Tensile Strength**: 275 MPa (40 ksi) - **815°C (1500°F) Yield Strength**: 205 MPa (30 ksi) - **Creep Rupture Strength**: Excellent long-term performance - **Stress Rupture Life**: Superior to most austenitic alloys --- ### **Forging Process Specifications** **Forging Temperature Range:** - **Heating Temperature**: 1150-1200°C (2100-2200°F) - **Forging Start Temperature**: 1050-1150°C (1920-2100°F) - **Forging Finish Temperature**: 950°C (1740°F) minimum **Heat Treatment:** - **Solution Annealing**: 1150-1200°C (2100-2200°F) - **Soaking Time**: 30-60 minutes per inch of thickness - **Cooling**: Rapid water quench or fast air cool - **Stress Relieving**: 870-900°C (1600-1650°F) when required --- ### **Product Applications** **Aerospace & Defense:** - Turbine engine components - Rocket motor parts - Afterburner components - Missile body sections - High-temperature fasteners **Industrial Furnace Systems:** - Furnace rolls and mandrels - Heat treatment fixtures - Retort supports - Radiant tube assemblies - Sintering furnace components **Chemical Processing:** - Reactor vessel components - High-pressure valve bodies - Pump shafts and housings - Mixer shafts and impellers - Heat exchanger parts **Power Generation:** - Gas turbine components - Turbine blades and disks - High-pressure valve bodies - Steam turbine components - Generator parts **Oil & Gas:** - Wellhead equipment - Valve bodies and stems - Christmas tree components - Pressure vessel parts --- ### **Forging Capabilities** **Manufacturing Methods:** - Open-die forgings - Closed-die forgings - Ring rolling - Press forgings - Hammer forgings **Available Forms:** - Bars and billets - Rings and cylinders - Blocks and blanks - Custom-shaped components - Near-net shapes **Size Range:** - **Weight**: Up to 5000 kg - **Dimensions**: Custom sizes available - **Complexity**: Simple to highly complex geometries --- ### **Fabrication Characteristics** **Machining:** - Good machinability in annealed condition - Use positive rake angles and sharp tools - Recommended cutting speeds: 10-20 m/min - Use heavy, continuous feeds - Sulfur-free cutting fluids recommended **Welding:** - Excellent weldability - GTAW (TIG) process preferred - Use matching filler metals - Pre-heat generally not required - Post-weld heat treatment recommended **Quality Testing:** - Ultrasonic examination - Magnetic particle inspection - Dye penetrant testing - Radiographic examination - Mechanical property verification --- ### **International Standards** | Standard Organization | Standard Number | Description | |----------------------|-----------------|-------------| | **ASTM** | B564 | Standard Specification for Nickel Alloy Forgings | | **ASME** | SB-564 | Code-approved forgings specification | | **SAE** | AMS 5718 | Nickel Alloy Forgings, Corrosion and Heat Resistant | | **UNS** | N06333 | Unified Numbering System | | **DIN** | 2.4608 | Material Number 2.4608 | | **ISO** | 9724 | Nickel alloy forgings for high-temperature service | --- ### **Quality Assurance** - Complete traceability from melt to finished forging - Chemical composition certification - Mechanical property testing reports - Non-destructive testing certification - Heat treatment documentation - Dimensional inspection reports - EN 10204 3.1/3.2 certification available --- ### **Key Advantages** 1. **Enhanced mechanical properties** through optimized grain flow 2. **Superior high-temperature strength** up to 1200°C (2200°F) 3. **Excellent oxidation and carburization resistance** 4. **Improved fatigue and creep resistance** 5. **Reliable performance** in most aggressive environments --- **Notes:** - "RA-333" is a registered trademark of Rolled Alloys - All forgings supplied with complete material certification - Custom shapes and sizes available upon request - Consult technical experts for specific application requirements *For detailed technical assistance and application engineering support, contact materials engineering specialists.*

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 2920 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.