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Datasheet: Waspaloy

Waspaloy

This age hardenable nickel base super alloy has very good strength in temperatures up to about 980°C (1800°F). It’s strength is generally comparable to that of Rene 41 and is generally superior to that of Alloy 718 at temperatures exceeding 650 – 705°C (1200 – 1300°F).

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Key Features

Waspaloy offers the following key features:

Very high strength at elevated temperatures.
Strength is generally comparable to that of Rene 41 and generally superior to Inconel 718.
Age hardenable.
High temperature dynamic applications.^^

Typical Applications

Waspaloy is known to be suitable for the following applications:

Gas turbine engine parts
Aerospace components
Springs and fasteners


Designations

W.Nr 2.4654
UNS N07001
AWS 170

Specifications

AMS 5544
AMS 5706
AMS 5708
AMS 5828
ASTM B637

Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of Waspaloy is indicated in the table below:

ElementMin %Max %
C0.020.10
Mn0.10
Si0.10
P0.010
S0.010
Cr18.0021.00
Co12.0015.00
Mo3.505.00
Ti2.753.50
Al1.201.60
B0.0030.010
Zr0.04
Fe2.00
Cu0.10
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Alloy Details

Waspaloy density, melting point, coefficient of expansion, and modulus of elasticity is indicated in the table below:

DensityMelting PointCoefficient of ExpansionModulus of RigidityModulus of Elasticity
8.16 g/cm³1330 °C12.2 μm/m °C (20 – 100 °C)81 kN/mm²211.0 kN/mm²
0.295 lb/in³2425 °F6.8 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212 °F)11750 ksi30600 ksi

Heat treatment of finished parts

The typical heat treatment of Waspaloy:

Condition as supplied by AWITypeTemperatureTimeCooling
AnnealedStabilize
Age Harden
843 °C (1550 °F)
760 °C (1400 °F)
4 Hr
16 Hr
Air
Air
Spring TemperAnneal
Stabilize
Age Harden
1050 °C (1920 °F)
843 °C (1550 °F)
760 °C (1400 °F)
4 Hr
4 Hr
16 Hr
Air
Air
Air

Properties

The typical heat treatment of Waspaloy:

Solution Annealed
Approx. tensile strength<1100 N/mm²<159 ksi
Approx. operating temperature depending on load^^ and environment
Solution Annealed + Aged
Approx. tensile strength1300 – 1500 N/mm²189 – 218 ksi
Approx. operating temperature depending on load^^ and environmentup to +550 °Cup to +1020 °F
Spring Temper
Approx. tensile strength1300 – 1600 N/mm²189 – 232 ksi
Approx. operating temperature depending on load^^ and environment
Spring Temper + Annealed + Aged
Approx. tensile strength1300 – 1500 N/mm²189 – 218 ksi
Approx. operating temperature depending on load^^ and environmentup to +550 °Cup to +1020 °F

The above tensile strength ranges are typical. If you require different please ask.

^^ Dynamic applications = active / lively / changing