Nimonic 80A is a Nickel-Chromium alloy which is precipitation
hardenable. It has largely been superseded by Nimonic 90 and Inconel
X-750, but because of the low Cobalt content, it is still specified for
nuclear applications.

Applications include:

  • Gas Turbine Components
  • Nuclear Industry
  • Fasteners

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Approximate Chemical Composition
Cr 18-21%
Ti 1.8-2.7%
Al 1.0-1.8%
Co 2% max
Ni BAL
DENSITY 8.19 g/cm3 0.296 lb/in3
MELTING POINT 1365oC 2490oF
COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION 12.7 µm/m °C
( 20 - 100°C)
7.1 x 10-6 in/in °F
( 70 - 212°F)
MODULUS OF RIGIDITY 85 kN/m2 12328 ksi
MODULUS OF ELASTICITY 222 kN/m2 32199 ksi
 
CONDITION OF SUPPLY HEAT TREATMENT (AFTER FORMING)
Solution Annealed Age harden at 700oC (1290oF) for 16 hours and air cool.
Spring Temper Age harden at 600oC (1110oF) for 16 hours and air cool.
 
CONDITION  

APPROX TENSILE STRENGTH

 

APPROX SERVICE TEMPERATURE

Solution Annealed 800-1000 N/mm2 116-145 ksi - -
Solution Annealed + Aged 1200-1400 N/mm2 174-203 ksi up to 550oC up to 1020oF
Spring Temper 1300-1500 N/mm2 189-218 ksi - -
Spring Temper + Aged 1500-1800 N/mm2 218-261 ksi up to 350oC up to 660oF
 
STANDARDS
BS HR 601 BS HR 601 BS 3076 NA 20 ASTM B637
 


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