Metals & alloys · Nickel & cobalt alloys

HASTELLOY C-276-type alloy

A highly alloyed Ni–Cr–Mo–W corrosion-resistant material used in severe mixed chemical environments and aggressive pollution-control service.

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Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
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Overview

Material class
Metals & alloys
Category
Nickel & cobalt alloys
Family
Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy
Product forms
Sheet/plate, Bar/rod

Composition

ConstituentMinMaxTypicalNote
NiBalance
Mo151716
Cr14.516.515.5
Fe475.5
W34.53.75
Co2.51
C0.010.005

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Properties and conditions

Engineering properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition
Density8.89g/cm³Representative; verify product form and condition
Elastic modulus205GPaRepresentative; verify product form and condition
Thermal conductivity~10W/m·KRepresentative; verify product form and condition
Yield strength~283–410MPaannealed product dependent
Tensile strength~690–790MPaRepresentative; verify product form and condition
Corrosion rangebroadreducing/oxidizing mixtures

Conditions

reference

Representative supplied condition

Condition not fully specified in the source record.

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Processing and use

Processing

  • Low carbon and silicon improve weld corrosion resistance.
  • Clean fabrication and avoidance of iron contamination are important.

Applications

  • Reactors
  • Scrubbers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Waste-treatment systems

Selection considerations

  • Use corrosion testing for exact chemistry, temperature and crevice geometry.
  • Cost and availability may favor clad construction.

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Standards and related materials

Standards and designations

SystemDesignationNote
UNSN10276
W.Nr.2.4819
ASTMB575 / B574 / B622

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Sources and context

Sources

Confirm the applicable specification, product form and condition before using values for design or procurement.

Supply and sustainability

Specialty global supply, with welding consumables and plate availability usually better than large forgings.

High alloy value supports recycling; long corrosion life and cladding can reduce total material use.

Strategic context

Protects critical chemical and environmental infrastructure against environments that defeat common stainless steels.

Critical inputs: Nickel, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Cobalt

Basis: EU Critical Raw Materials Act (2024); USGS 2025 Critical Minerals List