Category: Oil and Gas

Applications Of F55 Super Duplex In The Marine And Oil And Gas Industry

Applications Of F55 Super Duplex In The Marine And Oil And Gas Industry

5 February 2021 No Comments

UNS S32760 (F55) is a super duplex high-performance steel with a 50:50 two-phase austenite, ferrite microstructure. Supplied in sheets, plates, bars, tubes, and pipes, Super Duplex offers the benefits of Duplex steel with increased nickel, chromium, and molybdenum for excellent resistance to pitting corrosion. Additional nitrogen supports structural hardening, increasing the yield strength.

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Alloy C276 and Alloy 20: A Comparison

4 January 2021 No Comments

Alloy C276 and Alloy 20: A Comparison Alloy C276 and Alloy 20 are widely used in marine applications. They share many characteristics, but there are also important differences. This article presents a brief comparison of the two metal alloys, with suggested applications for each. Our team of metal sourcing specialists are always happy to advise

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Alloy 718 - Broder Metals Group

Alloy 718 – What is it? – Alloy 718 to ASTM B637

25 November 2020 No Comments

Alloy 718 – What is it? UNS N07718 (Alloy 718) is often seen as the workhorse of the nickel-chromium alloy range, with many applications in Aerospace, General Engineering and the Oil & Gas industry.  The grade is one of a type that is precipitation-hardenable, and which, with its addition of niobium, molybdenum, aluminium and titanium,

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Alloy 718 – What Is It?

Alloy 718 – What Is It? Alloy 718 To API 6A CRA

11 November 2020 No Comments

UNS N07718 (Alloy 718) is often seen as the workhorse of the Oil & Gas nickel-chromium alloy range, but also has numerous applications in Aerospace and General Engineering. The grade is one of a type that is precipitation-hardenable, and which, with its addition of niobium, molybdenum, aluminium and titanium, provides a metal that is relatively

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625 & 718 Api Corrosion Resistant Alloys

625 vs 718 API Corrosion Resistant Alloys

27 October 2020 No Comments

What is the difference between Alloy 625 and Alloy 718 (to the API 6A CRA specification).  Both alloys are corrosion resistant, however they have extremely different properties, making each one better suited for particular applications. Here is our quick guide to the differences between them:

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F44 & F55 Corrosion Resistant Steel - Broder Metals Group

F44 vs F55 Corrosion Resistant Steel

9 September 2020 No Comments

F44 and F55 steel are both resistant to corrosion, and are used in a number of industrial applications. What, then, are the differences between these steel grades? Let’s take a look.

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NickelInconel Alloy 718: Properties And Applications

Nickel Alloy 718: Properties And Applications

2 September 2020 No Comments

UNS N07718 (also known by the Special Metals Corporation trademark Inconel 718) is a high-strength, corrosion resistant nickel-chromium alloy which can be used in the temperature range -250°C  (-420°F) to 700°C (1300°F). It can be easily fabricated to produce complex components, while its resistance to post-weld cracking makes alloy 718 a popular choice for a

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Core Grades’ Corrosion Resistance

Broder Metals Group Limited: Core Grades’ Corrosion Resistance

10 August 2020 No Comments

Please see below a summary of the corrosion resistance properties of our core grades. Please be aware that corrosion resistance is a relative term, depending on media, operating conditions (pressure, temperature and many other factors). However all of these grades are included in the NACE International references of Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials

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