ERNiCr-3
This cutting-edge Ni base alloy solid welding wire, ERNiCr-3, is expertly engineered for seamless welding applications. It boasts remarkable resistance to ductility dip cracking within the weld metal, ensuring a tensile strength that meets or exceeds that of the base material. Moreover, its exceptional weldability makes it a superior choice for demanding projects.
1.Basic Specifications & Composition
Standards Compliance:
AWS A5.14: ERNiCr-3
DIN: SG-NiCr20Nb (Werkstoff Nr. 2.4806)
ISO/BS: SNi6082 / NiCr20Mn3Nb.
Chemical Composition:
Element Content (%) Role
Ni (+Co) ≥67.0 (72.9 typical) This base metal is key for ensuring exceptional corrosion resistance.
Cr 18.0-22.0 Crucial for enhancing oxidation resistance, this component is indispensable.
Nb (+Ta) 2.0-3.0 Essential for preventing intergranular corrosion through effective carbide stabilization.
Mn 2.5-3.5 This element boosts toughness and significantly reduces the risk of hot cracking.
Fe ≤3.0 Controlled to maintain impurity levels at a minimum.
C ≤0.10 Minimizes the risk of carbide precipitation, enhancing material integrity.
S/P ≤0.015/≤0.030 Ensures brittleness is kept at bay for superior durability.
2. Key Properties
Mechanical Performance:
Tensile Strength: Achieve powerful resilience with a tensile strength of ≥552 MPa (80,000 psi).
Elongation: Offers impressive flexibility with an elongation of ≥30% (4d).
High-Temperature Capabilities:
Operating Range: Versatile functionality from -196°C to +550°C, perfect for pressure vessels; withstand oxidation resistance up to 1200°C in sulfur-free environments.
Creep Rupture Strength: Delivers exceptional performance under sustained thermal stress.
Corrosion Resistance:
Expertly resists oxidation, stress corrosion cracking, and pitting in acidic environments like sulfuric, phosphoric acids, and urea settings.
3. Welding Applications
Compatible Alloys:
Seamlessly joins with Nickel Alloys: INCONEL 600/601/690, INCOLOY 800/800HT/330.
Dissimilar Metal Joints
Nickel alloys ↔ Effortlessly combines with Carbon steel/stainless steel.
INCOLOY 330 ↔ Seamless with MONEL alloys.
Surface Cladding:
Ideal for creating corrosion-resistant overlays on carbon steel components.
Process Compatibility:
Perfectly suited for TIG/GTAW, MIG/GMAW, and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) processes.
SAW Flux Pairing: Optimal with INCOFLUX 4 when paired with NI-ROD 99 wire; achieves excellence with ≤3 layers using INCOFLUX.
4. Industry Use Cases
Aerospace: Essential for turbine blades and combustion chambers, offering high-temperature oxidation resistance.
Nuclear: A premier choice for reactor vessels and fuel piping, ensuring reliable creep strength even in radiation-rich environments.
Chemical Processing: Our welding wire excels in crafting reactors and heat exchangers, offering unparalleled resistance to acid corrosion to ensure longevity and safety in demanding chemical environments.
Energy: Perfectly suited for boiler components and exhaust systems, this product provides exceptional thermal cycling durability, ensuring consistent performance under high temperature fluctuations.
AWS A5.4 |
ERNi-1 |
ERNiCu-7 |
ERNiCr-3 |
ERNiCrFe-5 |
ERNiCrMo-3 |
ERNiCrMo-4 |
ERNiFeCr-1 |
Tensile Strength
(N/mm2) |
514 |
541 |
671 |
651 |
819 |
729 |
602 |
Elongation
(%) |
44 |
39 |
41 |
45 |
39 |
45 |
33 |
C |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.03 |
0.06 |
0.037 |
0.012 |
0.02 |
Mn |
0.24 |
3.21 |
3.05 |
0.51 |
0.06 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
Si |
0.34 |
0.68 |
0.12 |
0.14 |
0.11 |
0.01 |
0.11 |
P |
0.34 |
1.53 |
2.4 |
1.99 |
3.37 |
0.23 |
0.81 |
Ti |
0.34 |
1.53 |
/ |
/ |
/ |
/ |
0.81 |
S |
0.14 |
0.47 |
1.41 |
6.82 |
3.9 |
5.4 |
28.24 |
Cr |
/ |
/ |
19.86 |
14.79 |
21.55 |
15.9 |
22.61 |
Ni |
95.5 |
65.68 |
72.8 |
75.06 |
61.65 |
REM |
42.91 |
Cu |
0.01 |
REM |
0.03 |
0.03 |
/ |
/ |
/ |
Mo |
0.01 |
REM |
0.03 |
0.03 |
8.49 |
16 |
2.67 |
Nb |
/ |
|
2.4 |
1.99 |
3.37 |
/ |
|
V |
/ |
|
|
|
|
0.23 |
|
Fe |
0.14 |
0.47 |
1.41 |
6.82 |
3.9 |
5.4 |
28.24 |
