HASTELLOY® HYBRID-BC1® alloy possesses much higher resistance to hydrochloric and sulfuric acids than the nickel-chromium-molybdenum (C-type) alloys, and can tolerate the presence of oxidizing species. The alloy also exhibits extremely high resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. HYBRID-BC1 alloy is available in the form of plate, sheet, strip, billet, bar, wire, pipe, and tube. HYBRID-BC1 alloy is suitable for the following applications in the chemical processing, pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, petrochemical, and power industries: - Reaction vessels
- Heat exchangers
- Valves
- Pumps
- Piping
- Storage tanks
The alloy is suitable for use at temperatures up to approximately 427°C (800°F). HYBRID-BC1 alloy excels in reducing acids and acid mixtures (with or without halides) open to oxygen and other oxidizing residuals/contaminants. Heat Treatment: Wrought forms of HYBRID-BC1 alloy are furnished in the solution annealed condition, unless otherwise specified. The standard solution annealing treatment consists of heating to 1149°C (2100°F) followed by rapid air-cooling or (preferably) water quenching. Parts which have been hot formed should be solution annealed prior to final fabrication or installation. The minimum hot forming temperature of the alloy is 954°C (1750°F). Forming: HYBRID-BC1 alloy has excellent forming characteristics, and cold forming is the preferred method of shaping. The alloy can be easily cold worked due to its high ductility; however, the alloy is stronger than the austenitic stainless steels and therefore requires more energy during cold forming. Data provided by the manufacturer, Haynes International, Inc. |