Whether building a new nuclear power plant or operating a paper pulp mill, you need a pipe material with high strength and good corrosion resistance. For these reasons, the Incoloy 800HT pipe is one of the most sought-after materials on the market.
About Inconel 800 Pipe
Among the Inconel series alloys, the Incoloy 800H is a high-carbon alloy. Its specific content includes 21-23% Cr, Fe 39%, and Ni 30%. It has higher titanium and aluminum concentrations. Its creep strength and oxidation resistance make it suitable for high in-service performance applications. In addition to its strong resistance to steam and industrial chemicals, the alloy is also resistant to fresh and salt water.
Incoloy 800H is used for various applications. It produces carburizing equipment, furnace components, heat exchangers, sheathing, and superheater tubing. It is also used in power plants. Its mechanical properties are higher than the other alloys in the family. In addition to its strength, the Incoloy 800H exhibits excellent resistance to post-weld carburization. It is also considered to be a good choice for chemical injection. The Incoloy 800HT Pipe is manufactured to sustain high pressures. It is a versatile material and can be produced in different sizes. The high-temperature range of the alloy makes it suitable for use in industrial furnaces. The material also exhibits resistance to rust and corrosion.
Good corrosion resistance
Among the superalloys, Incoloy 800HT is known for its high corrosion resistance. This alloy has a chemical composition that is similar to stainless steel. It makes it resistant to acids and aqueous environments. It is also useful for applications that demand high in-service performance.
This alloy is commonly used in the nuclear energy industry. It is also used in various chemical and petrochemical processing applications. It is also used in the paper pulp industry and heat treatment equipment. In this application, it is particularly useful for high-temperature structural applications.
Incoloy 800 HT has excellent resistance to seawater, freshwater, seawater, hydrochloric acid solution, nitric acid, and hydrofluoric acid. It is also very resistant to pitting corrosion. In addition, it has good resistance to carburization and oxidation. Its chromium content provides effective corrosion resistance. In addition, it is age hardenable.
The nickel content of the alloy gives it a strong resistance to pressure corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. It is also highly resistant to chloride stress corrosion cracking.
Nuclear power plant
Several studies have been conducted on the corrosion resistance and permeability of Incoloy 800HT. It is used in various applications, such as steam generator tubing in nuclear power plants, chemical processing, heat exchangers, and piping systems. It has been studied for high-pressure hydrogen permeability and tritium permeability. The permeability of Incoloy 800HT has been measured at temperatures of 650 to 950 C. It was also measured at partial pressures of 1.5 to 6 parts per million volume of tritium in helium.
The corrosion resistance of Incoloy 800HT is excellent. It is resistant to sulfidation, carburization, and oxidation. It is also resistant to sigma phase precipitation. Besides, its machinability is similar to iron-based alloys. Its high-temperature strength makes it ideal for high-temperature applications. It is also a good choice for applications with temperatures above 1100deg F. It is highly resistant to chloride stress-corrosion cracking. Alloy 800HT has a metallographic structure that is homogenous. The normal microstructure is austenite. However, Incoloy 800HT can suffer an intergranular attack. It can be sensitive to aggressive applications.
Paper pulp industry
Among the many alloys used for the paper pulp industry, Incoloy 800HT Pipe has high resistance to corrosion and acidic environments. It is due to this material's excellent corrosion and stress fracture properties. The alloy also has good strength and oxidation resistance. It can be used for a wide variety of applications.
Alloy 800HT is one of the most commonly used alloys for many piping systems. It is often used for heat exchangers and heat treatment equipment. It is also used in pulp, paper, chemical processing, and petroleum industries.
Alloy 800H/HT is also used in nuclear power plants for superheater tubing. It is also used in the production of oxy-alcohol and vinyl chloride monomers. These materials are typically welded by the same welding techniques used for stainless steel. It is often used for applications in temperatures of up to 110°F. The material is also used for piping in nitric acid media.