Hastelloy B3 Sheet

Hastelloy B3 sheet is a nickel-molybdenum alloy perfect for handling hydrochloric acid solutions of all concentrations and temperatures. This alloy, specified as UNS N10675, has a higher resistance to pitting, stress corrosion cracking, and knife-line and heat-affected zones. Hastelloy B3 has the feature of maintaining its mechanical properties in corrosive environments, hence its popularity in various industries where reliability and durability are paramount.

Chemical Composition of Hastelloy B3 Sheet

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

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

Mechanical Properties of Hastelloy B3 Sheet

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

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

Advantages of Hastelloy B3 Sheet

These flexible sheets offer numerous benefits for various industrial applications, which are as follows.

• Superior Corrosion Resistance: Hastelloy B3 sheet is highly resistant to various corrosive environments, especially when reducing hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid, and phosphoric acid.
• Resistance to Pitting and Crevice Corrosion: The Hastelloy B3 sheet also offers good resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, which makes the product long-lasting in severe environments.
• Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance: The Hastelloy B3 sheet also has improved stress corrosion cracking characteristics, making it more reliable in applications where it is used.
• Good Fabricability: Hastelloy B3 has good fabrication characteristics and can be easily welded by standard methods, making producing intricate parts and structures possible.
• Durability: The alloy material is extremely resistant, so its maintenance is relatively low throughout its entire usage period.
• Improved Thermal Stability: Compared to the previous versions of Hastelloy B3, the thermal stability is improved so that the material does not become brittle during welding and thermal cycling.

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

Applications of Hastelloy B3 Sheet

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

• Chemical Processing: Hastelloy B3 sheet is used in the chemical processing industry for reactors, heat exchangers and piping systems where chemicals and acids are used.
• Petrochemical Industry: The alloy can be used in the petrochemical industry for equipment and pipes subjected to high temperatures and corrosive environments.
• Marine Applications: The alloy is suitable for marine applications such as handling seawater, seawater systems, heat exchangers and other parts exposed to seawater corrosion.
• Aerospace Industry: Hastelloy B3 sheet is used in the aerospace industry for the parts exposed to high temperatures and corrosive atmosphere for their high performance and long life.
• Desalination Plants: Hastelloy B3 sheet is used in desalination plants for parts such as evaporators and heat exchangers because it can withstand corrosion from saltwater and high temperatures.

Hastelloy B3 sheet is an application across various industries due to its valuable features, making it versatile.