Hastelloy B3 Circles

Hastelloy B3 Circle, manufactured using UNS N10675, is a Nickel-Molybdenum alloy with high resistance to hydrochloric acid and other strong reducing acids. Due to the better thermal stability than Hastelloy B3, Hastelloy B3 has been developed to offer better performance in diverse harsh conditions. This alloy comprises 65% nickel, 28% molybdenum, 3% chromium, 1% iron, 1% cobalt, and other traces of other elements.

Chemical Composition of Hastelloy B3 Circles

The composition of the Hastelloy B3 Circle is crucial for understanding its properties and performance in various industrial applications.

Thus, this table provides valuable insight into the chemical composition of these angles, highlighting their properties and suitability. 

Mechanical Properties of Hastelloy B3 Circles

The table provides essential information for engineers and manufacturers to assess the integrity and durability of the Hastelloy B3 Circle in demanding environments.

Thus, this valuable data on the Hastelloy B3 Circle's strength, flexibility, and resilience is crucial for ensuring reliability and longevity.

Advantages of Hastelloy B3 Circles

These flexible Angles offer numerous benefits for various industrial applications.

• Enhanced Corrosion Resistance: Hastelloy B3 Circle demonstrates very good resistance to all concentrations and temperatures of hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid, formic acid and phosphoric acid.
• Improved Thermal Stability: Hastelloy B3 Circle has much better thermal stability than the other materials to minimise the chances of sensitisation during welding and processing.
• Superior Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion: Hastelloy B3 Circle also has very good resistance to localised types of corrosion like pitting and crevice corrosion, which are common in chemical environments.
• High Resistance to Stress Corrosion Cracking: Hastelloy B3 Circle is very resistant to stress corrosion cracking, particularly in chloride-containing solutions.  
• Good Fabricability: Hastelloy B3 Circle can be easily formed through various processes such as machining, welding, and forming and still possesses corrosion resistance properties.
• Low Carbon Content: It also has low carbon content to reduce carbide formation during welding, hence the ability of Hastelloy B3 Circle to resist intergranular attack in the heat-affected zone.

Hastelloy B3 Circle offers several advantages that make it suitable for industrial and commercial applications.

Applications of Hastelloy B3 Circles

Due to its excellent features, the Hastelloy B3 Circle is preferred in various industrial applications. Some of the main applications include.

• Chemical Processing: Hastelloy B3 Circle is used in the chemical processing industry for reactors, heat exchangers, and piping to handle corrosive chemicals, especially hydrochloric and sulfuric acids.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Hastelloy B3 Circle is used in the pharmaceutical industry's processing equipment, such as reactors and mixers, where severe chemical and sterilisation processes are used.
• Petrochemical Industry: Hastelloy B3 Circle is used in petrochemical industries for the parts that are in contact with highly reducing atmosphere, such as in HCl production and sulfuric acid processing.
• Pollution Control: Hastelloy B3 Circle is used in pollution control equipment such as scrubbers and flue gas desulfurisation equipment where resistance to acidic and corrosive by-products is vital.
• Mining Industry: Hastelloy B3 Circle is used in mining industries for parts in contact with acidic leaching and other aggressive chemicals that extract metals.
• Nuclear Industry: Hastelloy B3 Circle is applied in the nuclear industry for parts exposed to severe corrosive conditions and possessing good thermal stability.

Hastelloy B3 Circles are applied across various industries due to their valuable features, which make them versatile.