Nimonic 105 Tubing

Nimonic 105 is another superalloy primarily comprising nickel, cobalt and chromium and is used in high temperature services. Such features as oxidation, creep, and high-temperature corrosion are increasing with the addition of aluminium and titanium to the alloy. Nimonic 105 tubes are used where temperature is high and stress is applied, such as in aerospace, power plants, automobiles, etc.

Chemical Composition of Nimonic 105 Tubing

The composition of the Nimonic 105 Tube is crucial for understanding its properties and performance in various industrial applications.

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

Mechanical Properties of Nimonic 105 Tubing

The table provides essential information for engineers and manufacturers to assess the integrity and durability of the Nimonic 105 Tube in demanding environments.

Thus, this valuable data on the Nimonic 105 Tube’s strength, flexibility, and resilience is crucial for ensuring reliability and longevity.

Advantages of Nimonic 105 Tubing

These flexible tube fittings offer numerous benefits for various industrial applications.

• High-Temperature Strength: Nimonic 105 tubes are highly corrosion resistant and are applied where the temperature is up to 950 °C, and the material's high strength is needed.
• Creep Resistance: Nimonic 105 tube is designed to have low creep resistance, which is the ability of the material to deform plastically under mechanical stress at high temperatures.
• Oxidation Resistance: Nimonic 105 is very resistant to oxidation, allowing the tubes to maintain their surface characteristics and oxidize at high temperatures.
• Good Corrosion Resistance: Nimonic 105 tubes have very good resistance to various forms of corrosion, particularly in high temperatures and highly corrosive chemical environments. As such, they are used in chemical processing and power industries.
• Thermal Stability: Nimonic 105 tubes have good mechanical properties at high temperatures and, thus, can be used in areas with temperature fluctuations.
• Durability: Nimonic 105 tubes have high oxidation and corrosion resistance; therefore, the product has a long life cycle and a low replacement or maintenance frequency.
• Fabricability: Nimonic 105 is still relatively manageable and can be welded; hence, it is possible to fabricate complex parts and subassemblies.

The Nimonic 105 Tube offers several advantages that make it suitable for industrial and commercial applications.

Common Applications of Nimonic 105 Tubing

Due to its excellent features, the Nimonic 105 Tube is preferred in various industrial applications. Some of the main applications include.

• Aerospace Industry: Nimonic 105 tubes are applied in the aerospace field, particularly in gas turbine blades, combustion chambers and after-burner parts where high temperature strength and oxidation resistance are desirable.
• Power Generation: These tubes are applied in gas turbines, steam turbines and heat exchangers in power plants and can do the job when pressure and temperature are high.
• Oil and Gas Industry: The tubes are used in the oil and gas industries because the temperatures are high and where the equipment is exposed to corrosive substances, for instance, in the drilling equipment and the refinery plants.
• Nuclear Industry: Nimonic 105 tubes are applied in nuclear reactors and other high stress applications where the material is subjected to high temperature and pressure.
• Chemical Processing: Because of the high corrosion resistance of the Nimonic 105, the material can be used in chemical processing equipment such as reactors and heat exchangers where high temperatures and chemicals are used.
• Industrial Furnaces: These tubes are also used in industrial furnaces and heat treatment equipment, where they will likely be exposed to constant high temperatures.

Nimonic 105 Tubes are applied across various industries due to their valuable features, which make them versatile.