Nickel & Cobalt Alloys

N06455 Supply Detail

Category

  • Bar and Rod

  • Plate and Sheet

  • Strip

  • Pipe and Tube

  • Wire

  • Welding

  • Powder Material

  • Cast Products

  • Forged Products

  • Fittings

  • Fastening

    Forms & Sizes

    Round Bar:
    φ2–500 mm, 1–6 m length

    Flat/Square Bar:
    4–100 mm thickness/width

    Hex Bar:
    A/F 3–100 mm

    Hollow Bar:
    OD 20–300 mm

    Forms & Sizes

    Sheet:
    0.3–6 mm thickness

    Medium Plate:
    6–25 mm thickness

    Heavy Plate:
    25–100 mm thickness

    Forms & Sizes

    Standard Strip:
    0.05–3 mm thick,
    10–600 mm wide

    Precision strip:
    0.01–0.5 mm thick,
    tight tolerance ±0.005 mm

    Foil:
    0.005–0.1 mm thick

    Forms & Sizes

    Seamless Tube:
    OD 6–450 mm,
    WT 1–50 mm,
    1–12 m length

    Welded Tube:
    OD 10–600 mm,
    WT 1–20 mm

    Capillary Tube:
    OD 1–10 mm,
    WT 0.1–2 mm

    Forms & Sizes

    Wire Form:
    Cold Drawn Wire,
    Bright Wire,
    Spring Wire,
    Fine Wire,
    Ultra-fine Wire

    General Diameter:
    φ0.1–10 mm

    Coil Weight:
    50–500 kg,
    customizable tolerance

    Forms & Sizes

    Solid Wire:
    φ0.8–4.0 mm

    Flux-cored Wire:
    φ1.2–4.0 mm

    Welding Rod:
    φ2.0–5.0 mm

    Forms & Sizes

    Powder Form:
    AM 3D Printing Powder,
    Spherical Powder,
    Gas-atomized Powder,
    Water-atomized Powder

    Particle Size:
    10–150 μm

    Sphericity:
    ≥90% for AM grade

    Forms & Sizes

    Cast Ingot:
    φ200–800 mm

    Precision Casting:
    min wall 0.5 mm

    Cast Pipe:
    OD 100–600 mm,
    WT 10–50 mm

    Forms & Sizes

    Forged Bar:
    Φ35–500 mm

    Forged Ring:
    OD 200–2000 mm

    Forging Weight:
    1–5000 kg

    Forms & Sizes

    Fittings Form:
    Elbow, Tee, Reducer, Flange, Cap, Outlet, Lap Joint

    Size range:
    1/2''–24'' (DN15–DN600)

    Wall thickness:
    Sch10–Sch160, STD, XS, XXS

    Pressure Class:
    150–2500 LB

    Forms & Sizes

    Fastening Form:
    Bolt, Nut, Screw, Stud, Washer, Pin, Rivet

    Metric: M3–M64

    Imperial: #4–2.5''

    Length: 6–500 mm

N06455 Product Description

Overview

N06455 is a low-carbon austenitic nickel–chromium–molybdenum alloy — the most microstructurally stable of the widely used Ni-Cr-Mo materials. This datasheet presents the material within the American (ASTM / ASME / SAE-AMS / UNS) standard system.

Its defining attribute is exceptional thermal/structural stability: controlled low carbon, silicon and iron, the absence of tungsten, and a small titanium addition together suppress the nucleation and growth of deleterious second-phase precipitates (such as M₆C carbides and sigma/mu phases) in the grain boundaries of the weld heat-affected zone. As a result the alloy can be welded without fear of sensitisation, and it retains structural stability and ductility even after prolonged exposure in the 650–1040 °C range.

With its high chromium and molybdenum contents it withstands both oxidising and non-oxidising acids — in particular hydrochloric, sulphuric, formic and acetic acids and acid blends — and resists pitting and crevice attack in chloride and other halide media. Like other nickel alloys it is ductile, easy to form and weld, and possesses outstanding resistance to chloride stress-corrosion cracking. It is used widely in chemical-process equipment, and is listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 for sour service.

1. Physical Properties

Values per manufacturer (VDM / Haynes) data, solution-annealed condition.

Property Value Unit
Density 8.64 g/cm³
Melting range 1350–1380 °C
Young's modulus (20 °C) 211 GPa
Thermal conductivity (20 °C) 10.1 W/m·K
Specific heat capacity (20 °C) 406 J/kg·K
Electrical resistivity (20 °C) 1.25 µΩ·m
Coefficient of thermal expansion (20–100 °C) 10.8 µm/m·°C
Maximum structural-stability temperature ~1040 °C
Structure Austenitic (FCC)

2. Chemical Composition (Limiting, wt %)

Limiting composition per ASTM B574 (UNS N06455).

Element Symbol Min % Max % Role in Alloy
Nickel Ni Balance Base element; corrosion resistance
Chromium Cr 14.5 17.5 Oxidising-media resistance; passive film
Molybdenum Mo 14.0 17.0 Pitting/crevice + reducing-acid resistance
Iron Fe 3.0 Controlled low (aids stability)
Titanium Ti 0.70 Stabiliser; suppresses HAZ carbide precipitation
Cobalt Co 2.0 Residual
Manganese Mn 1.0 Deoxidiser
Carbon C 0.01 Ultra-low; thermal stability
Silicon Si 0.10 Controlled low (aids stability)
Phosphorus P 0.020 Residual impurity
Sulphur S 0.010 Residual impurity

Key feature: no tungsten, low Fe/Si/C + Ti — the basis of C-4's outstanding thermal stability vs C-276.

3. Mechanical Properties

Typical room-temperature properties, solution-annealed condition.

Property Value Source
Ultimate tensile strength ≥690 MPa (100 ksi); typ. up to ~795 MPa ASTM B574 min / typical
0.2% proof strength (yield) ≥275 MPa (40 ksi) ASTM B574 minimum
Elongation at break ≥40 % ASTM B574 minimum
Hardness ~90 HRB Typical

The alloy is solid-solution-strengthened (not age-hardenable) and can be strengthened by cold work. Its outstanding thermal stability means properties and corrosion resistance are retained after high-temperature exposure and welding. Values are typical or specified minima; confirm against the mill test certificate.

4. Corrosion Resistance

Environment Performance Notes
Hydrochloric acid Excellent High Mo content
Sulphuric acid Excellent Both oxidising + reducing conditions
Formic / acetic acid Excellent Organic-acid resistance
Acid blends (e.g. HCl + HNO₃) Outstanding Balanced Cr/Mo; resists contaminated mineral acids
Pitting / crevice (halides) Excellent High Mo; chloride/halide media
Chloride SCC Outstanding Routinely specified where stainless steels fail
Weld HAZ / sensitisation Outstanding Most stable Ni-Cr-Mo; no σ/μ/M₆C in HAZ
Thermal stability (650–1040 °C) Outstanding No detrimental intermetallic phases

5. Heat Treatment

A solid-solution, low-carbon Ni-Cr-Mo alloy; not age-hardenable. Heat treatment is solution annealing only.

Solution Anneal Temperature: ~1065 °C (1950 °F), followed by rapid cooling (water quench) Purpose: dissolves secondary phases, restores maximum corrosion resistance and ductility.

C-4's defining advantage is that, owing to its exceptional microstructural stability, it resists sensitisation even after exposure in the 650–1040 °C range — so welded assemblies generally do not require a post-weld solution anneal for corrosion service.

6. Weldability and Joining

Outstanding weldability — the key advantage of C-4. Its microstructural stability means it can be welded without fear of HAZ sensitisation (no second-phase grain-boundary precipitation), so it is suitable for as-welded service in aggressive media.

Welding Process Applicability Filler / Consumable
GTAW / TIG Excellent AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-7 (matching C-4 filler)
GMAW / MIG Excellent AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-7 (matching C-4 filler)
SMAW / stick Good AWS A5.11 ENiCrMo-7

Keep the joint clean and oxide-free. Post-weld heat treatment is generally not required for corrosion service, owing to the alloy's stability.

7. Machinability and Fabrication

Machining Guidelines

Parameter Recommendation
Work hardening Moderate-to-high; rigid setup, sharp tooling, positive rake
Cutting Low speed, sufficient feed/depth to cut below work-hardened layer
Coolant Ample flood coolant
Preferred condition Solution-annealed

Forming Processes

Process Notes
Hot forming ~954–1107 °C; solution-anneal after hot forming
Cold forming Readily cold-formed; solution-anneal after heavy reductions
All standard techniques Cold and hot formable

8. Applications

Industry Typical Components Key Requirements
Chemical processing Reactors, heat exchangers, columns, piping Mixed-acid + thermal stability + as-welded service
Hydrochloric / sulphuric acid Process vessels and piping Strong-acid resistance
Halide / chloride media Equipment exposed to chlorides Pitting/crevice + SCC resistance
Welded fabrications Structures needing as-welded corrosion resistance No HAZ sensitisation
High-temperature corrosion Components in 650–1040 °C corrosive service Thermal stability

9. Available Product Forms and Standards (ASTM / AMS System)

Product Form ASTM Standard ASME Code AMS
Rod and bar ASTM B574 ASME SB-574 AMS 5772
Plate, sheet and strip ASTM B575 ASME SB-575 AMS 5608
Seamless pipe and tube ASTM B622 ASME SB-622
Welded pipe ASTM B619 ASME SB-619
Welded tube ASTM B626 ASME SB-626
Fittings ASTM B366 ASME SB-366
Castings ASTM A494 Grade CW-2M ASME SB-494
Welding consumables AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-7 AMS 5801

Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 and MR0103 / ISO 17945. UNS N06455.

10. Comparison with Related Alloys (UNS System)

UNS Ni % Cr % Mo % Other Best Used For
N06455 bal 14.5–17.5 14–17 Ti, no W Most thermally stable; as-welded service
N10276 bal 14.5–16.5 15–17 W 3–4.5 Broad corrosion workhorse; as-welded
N06022 bal 20–22.5 12.5–14.5 W 2.5–3.5 Best pitting/crevice; oxidising media
N06200 bal 22–24 15–17 Cu 1.6 Most versatile; Cu for reducing acids
N10675 bal 1–3 27–32 C ≤0.01 Reducing acids only (Ni-Mo, near-zero Cr)

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