Nitronic 50
Details
Lork Group high-quality Nitronic 50 is a nitrogen-strengthened austenitic stainless steel that has properties that combine excellent strength, ductility, toughness, corrosion resistance and fabricability.
Products Description
Lork Group high-quality Nitronic 50 is a nitrogen-strengthened austenitic stainless steel that has properties that combine excellent strength, ductility, toughness, corrosion resistance and fabricability.
Nitronic 50 is a very versitile and useful alloy due to it retaining its very good mechanical properties at both elevated and sub-zero temperatures. Also Nitronic 50 has outstanding corrosion resistance (greater than alloy 316 and 316L) and it is an effective alloy for use in the Petroleum, Chemical, Marine, Nuclear, Pulp and Paper, Textile, Food Processing industries.
Product Form & Standard
| AMS 5764 | Bar / Forgings / Rings |
| ASTM A314 / ASME SA314 | Bar |
| ASTM A479 XM19 | Bar / Profile |
| ASTM A276 XM19 | Bar |
| ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 | Sheet / Plate / Strip |
| ASTM A412 / ASME SA412 | Sheet / Plate / Strip |
Nitronic 50 Chemical Composition
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Cr |
20.5-23.5 |
|
Ni |
11.5-13.5 |
|
Mn |
4-6 |
|
Mo |
1.5-3 |
|
Si |
1 |
|
N |
0.2-0.4 |
|
Nb |
0.1-0.3 |
|
V |
0.1-0.3 |
|
C |
0.06 |
|
S |
0.03 |
|
Fe |
Balance |
Nitronic 50 Mechanical Properties
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength at break |
≥ 689 MPa |
≥ 100000 psi |
|
Yield strength |
≥ 379 MPa |
≥ 55000 psi |
|
Elongation at break |
≥ 35% |
≥ 35% |
Nitronic 50 Application
- Aerospace Industry: Nitronic 50/XM-19 is used in aerospace applications, including aircraft components, landing gear, fasteners, and turbine engine parts due to its high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good fatigue resistance.
- Marine and Offshore Industry: Nitronic 50/XM-19 is utilized in marine environments for applications such as propeller shafts, pump shafts, seawater handling equipment, valves, and fittings due to its exceptional resistance to seawater corrosion and pitting.
- Chemical Processing: Nitronic 50/XM-19 finds applications in the chemical processing industry for valves, pumps, heat exchangers, and storage tanks due to its resistance to corrosive chemicals and high-stress environments.
- Petrochemical Industry: Nitronic 50/XM-19 is used in petrochemical plants for applications such as fittings, fasteners, and equipment exposed to corrosive environments, including those containing acids, chlorides, and sulfides.
- Food Processing: Nitronic 50/XM-19 is employed in food processing equipment, including conveyors, mixers, and storage tanks, where corrosion resistance and cleanliness are critical.
- Medical and Dental Applications: Nitronic 50/XM-19 is used in medical and dental instruments, surgical tools, orthopedic implants, and prosthetics due to its biocompatibility, strength, and corrosion resistance.
- Nuclear Industry: Nitronic 50/XM-19 is utilized in the nuclear industry for applications such as reactor components, control rod drive mechanisms, and other critical parts due to its corrosion resistance, high strength, and resistance to radiation-induced damage.