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Introduction

Super alloys or high performance alloys have the ability to function at temperatures above 540ºC (1000ºF) with deformation resistance and high surface stability. As they have good oxidation and creep resistance, super alloys can be commonly forged, rolled to sheet or produced in various shapes. Iron-base, nickel-base and cobalt-base alloys are the major types of super alloys. Nickel-base and cobalt-base super alloys may be cast or wrought based on its composition or application. The iron-base super alloys are generally wrought alloys with stainless steel technology. These alloys can be strengthened by precipitation hardening, work hardening and solid-solution hardening.

HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy has high tungsten and molybdenum contents, which makes it resistant to corrosion.

The following section will discuss in detail about HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy.

Chemical Composition

The following table shows the chemical composition of HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy.

Element	Content (%)
Chromium, Cr	21-23.5
Iron, Fe	18-21
Molybdenum, Mo	6-8
Cobalt, Co	5 max
Copper, Cu	1.5-2.5
Tungsten, W	1.5 max
Silicon, Si	1 max
Manganese, Mn	1 max
Niobium+Tantalum (Ni+Ta)	0.5 max
Phosphorus, P	0.04 max
Sulfur, S	0.03 max
Carbon, C	0.015 max
Nickel, Ni	Remainder

Physical Properties

The physical properties of HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy are given in the following table.

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Density	8.3 g/cm³	0.3 lb/in³
Melting point	1343ºC	2450ºF

Other Designations:

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Equivalent materials to HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy are the following:

ASTM B582

ASTM B619

ASTM B622

ASTM B626

DIN 2.4619

Fabrication and Heat TreatmentMachinability

HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy can be machined using conventional techniques employed for iron based alloys. The quality of the alloy can be improved with the utilization of water-base coolants. Heavy duty machining tools and equipment can be used prior to cutting in order to reduce chattering or work-hardening of the alloy.

Forming

HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy can be formed through conventional forming methods.

Welding

Welding of HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy is performed through commonly used welding techniques like gas tungsten arc welding, shielded metal-arc welding, metal-arc welding and submerged-arc welding. However, an alloy filler metal that suits this alloy should be used.

Cold working

HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy can be cold worked using standard tooling methods. As plain carbon steels produce galling, they are not preferred for forming HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy. Galling can be minimized with the help of heavy duty lubricants.

Annealing

Annealing of HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy can be performed at 1177ºC (2150ºF) followed by rapid cooling of air and water quenching.

Hardening

HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy can be hardened by cold working.

Applications

HASTELLOY(r) G-3 alloy finds its application in the manufacture of process equipment for mixed acids, sulfate compounds and flue gas scrubbers.