Nitronic 60
Material Data Sheet
Nitronic 60 is an anti-galling and wear resistant austenitic stainless steel. It provides a significantly lower cost alternative to combat wear and galling when compared with cobalt-bearing and high nickel alloys. The uniform corrosion resistance of Nitronic 60 is superior to 304 in most media. Chloride pitting resistance is superior to 316. Room temperature Nitronic 60 also possesses excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance and low-temperature impact resistance.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 59.13 – 65.42 |
| Chromium, Cr | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel, Ni | 8.0 – 9.0 |
| Manganese, Mn | 7.0 -9.0 |
| Silicon, Si | 3.5 – 4.5 |
| Carbon, C | ≤ 0.10 |
| Nitrogen, N | 0.08 – 0.18 |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.06 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.03 |
Physical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.62 g/cc | 0.275 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Brinell | 241 | 241 |
| Hardness, Rockwell B | 100 | 100 |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 631 MPa | 91500 psi |
| Tensile Stregnth, Yield | 345 MPa | 50000 psi |
| Elongation at Break | 19% | 19% |
| Reduction of Area | 21.5% | 21.5% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 181 GPa | 26200 ksi |
| Taber Abrasion mg/1000 Cycles | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Bend Radius, Minimum | 1.5 t | 1.5 t |
Applications
Nitronic 60 is used in the following application areas:
- Infrastructure bridge pin and hanger expansion joints, parking deck expansion joint wear plates.
- Hydroelectric Power – stems, wicket gate wear rings
- Oil and Gas Production – pump wear rings, bushings, valve trim, seals, fittings, logging equipment, and screens.
- Food processing and Pharmaceuticals – galling resistant applications in sanitary equipment where lubricants can not be used
- Chemical and Petrochemical – process valve stems, seats and trim, pump wear rings.
