High-Quality Hastelloy B-3 Plates – Bulk Orders & OEM Customization

Hastelloy B-3 is a nickel-molybdenum alloy designed for excellent resistance to highly reducing environments, particularly hydrochloric acid and other aggressive chemicals. When manufactured into plates, this material provides exceptional corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and thermal stability, making it an ideal choice for industrial applications requiring durability and reliability.

Material Composition and Properties

Hastelloy B-3 plates consist primarily of nickel and molybdenum, with improved stability against chemical attack. Key features include:

• Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: Withstands strong reducing acids such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, and phosphoric acids.

• High Thermal Stability: Maintains its mechanical and chemical integrity at elevated temperatures.

• Superior Mechanical Strength: Ensures durability and resistance to stress corrosion cracking.

• Improved Fabricability: Easily formed, welded, and machined without significant carbide precipitation.

Applications of Hastelloy B-3 Plates

Due to their outstanding chemical and mechanical properties, Hastelloy B-3 plates are widely used in:

1. Chemical Processing Industry: Utilized in reactors, storage tanks, and heat exchangers handling corrosive chemicals.

2. Aerospace and Defense: Used in high-performance structural components exposed to extreme conditions.

3. Marine and Offshore Engineering: Ideal for seawater-resistant structures and corrosion-prone environments.

4. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industry: Applied in sterile equipment requiring corrosion resistance.

5. Energy and Power Generation: Used in geothermal, nuclear, and petrochemical sectors requiring high-strength, corrosion-resistant materials.

Grades and Standards

Hastelloy B-3 plates adhere to strict international standards to ensure top performance:

• UNS Number: N10675

• ASTM Standards: ASTM B333 (Plates & Sheets)

• EN/DIN Equivalent: 2.4600

Manufacturing Process

The production of Hastelloy B-3 plates follows stringent quality control measures to ensure precision and reliability:

1. Melting and Alloying: Produced using vacuum induction melting (VIM) or electric arc furnace (EAF) to maintain purity.

2. Hot and Cold Rolling: Achieves precise thickness and enhances mechanical properties.

3. Annealing and Heat Treatment: Improves corrosion resistance and structural stability.

4. Surface Finishing: Options include pickling, passivation, and polishing for enhanced performance.

5. Quality Testing: Includes mechanical property evaluation, corrosion resistance testing, and dimensional checks.