Nimonic 90 Pipes

Nimonic 90 is a precipitation hardenable Nickel Chromium Cobalt base alloy with Titanium and Aluminium. This alloy is well known for its high strength and relatively good oxidation and creep resistance at high temperatures; therefore, it has a broad application at high temperatures. Nimonic 90 pipes are used in aerospace, power plants, etc., where strength, temperature and pressure are high.

Chemical Composition of Nimonic 90 Pipes

The composition of the Nimonic 90 pipe is crucial for understanding its properties and performance in various industrial applications.

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

Mechanical Properties of Nimonic 90 Pipes

The table provides essential information for engineers and manufacturers to assess the integrity and durability of the Nimonic 90 Pipe in demanding environments.

Thus, this valuable data on the Nimonic 90 Pipe’s strength, flexibility, and resilience is crucial for ensuring reliability and longevity.

Advantages of Nimonic 90 Pipes

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

• High-Temperature Strength: Nimonic 90 pipes do not corrode or lose their mechanical properties and characteristics even at very high temperatures, which are in many cases above 1000°C (1832°F), making them suitable for many uses.
• Creep Resistance: The material composition of Nimonic 90 pipes also gives good creep strength; that is, it does not easily deform under stress at high temperatures for a long time.
• Oxidation Resistance: Nimonic 90 pipes resist oxidation and can be used where high temperature oxidation is a factor.
• Corrosion Resistance: Nimonic 90 pipes provide reasonable corrosion protection in many severe situations, including chemical and marine situations.
• Durability: Nimonic 90 pipes are very resistant and do not corrode quickly thus they have a long life span and are not easily replaced.
• Good Fabricability: Nimonic 90 is a relatively weldable material that can be easily shaped and bent; thus, it is possible to create intricate parts and assemblies that need to be very strong.
• Stable Mechanical Properties: Nimonic 90 pipes also has acceptable mechanical properties for tensile strength and hardness at various temperatures, which makes it reliable.

The Nimonic 90 Pipe offers several advantages that make it suitable for industrial and commercial applications.

Common Applications of Nimonic 90 Pipes

Due to its excellent features, the Brass Nimonic 90 Pipe is preferred in various industrial applications. Some of the main applications include.

• Aerospace Industry: Nimonic 90 pipes are used in the aerospace industry for parts such as turbine blades, combustion chambers and exhaust systems in jet engines where high temperature and stress are important.
• Power Generation: These pipes are used in gas turbines, steam turbines, and heat exchangers in power plants that are subjected to pressure, temperature, and sometimes corrosive environments.
• Chemical Processing: Nimonic 90 pipes are used in chemical processing equipment like reactors, high temperature furnaces and chemical processing pipes where the pipes are exposed to corroding chemicals and high temperatures.
• Automotive Industry: In other automobile applications, such as turbochargers and exhaust systems in racing and high end cars, Nimonic 90 pipes are used because of their heat and stress resistance.
• Oil and Gas Industry: These pipes are used in the oil and gas industry in areas of high temperature and chemicals that cause corrosion, such as offshore platforms, oil refineries and petrochemical industries.
• Nuclear Industry: Nimonic 90 pipes are used in nuclear reactors and other areas with high stresses, where the material has to be stable in such conditions.
• Industrial Furnaces: These pipes are also employed in the fabrication of industrial furnaces and heat treatment equipment where pipes run at high temperatures.

Nimonic 90 Pipes are applied across various industries due to their valuable features, which makes them versatile.