HIDUREL® 6

 

ALLOY TYPE HIDUREL®
ALLOY NAME HIDUREL® 6


 
Basic Properties - Mechanical Properties
Standard Grade
0.1 % Proof Stress (N/mm2 )[ksi] minimum 216 [31.3]
Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm2) [ksi] minimum 360 [52.2]
Elongation (%) minimum 17
Hardness (HBN) 100-125



Cold Worked
0.1 % Proof Stress (N/mm2 )[ksi] minimum 340 [49.3]
Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm2) [ksi] minimum 410 [59.5]
Elongation (%) minimum 15
Hardness (HBN) 125-150



Additional Testing (optional) Back to Top
Magnetic Permeability <1.001
Electrical Conductivity <80% IACS



Alloy Features Back to Top
   
High Strength
   
Combination of high strength with high electrical and thermal conductivity maintained to a marked degree at elevated temperatures
   
Outstanding bearing properties
   
Suitable for vacuum brazing
   
Excellent corrosion resistance in marine environments.
   
Very low magnetic permeability - less than 1.001
   
Excellent bearing and anti-friction properties, particularly when operated against hardened steel
   
No loss of impact strength down to -196°C
   
Easy to silver plate, solder and braze
   
Spark resistance
   
Good elevated temperature properties
   
Ease of machining
   
Good marine fouling resistance



Chemical Specification Back to Top
Elements Cr Cu Total Impurities
Minimum 0.50 REMAINDER  
Maximum 1.20   0.50



Physical Properties Back to Top
Density (Kg.m-1) 8930
Magnetic Permeability <1.001
Young’s Modulus (N/mm2) 126 x 103
Modulus of Rigidity (N/mm2) 42 x 103
Impact Strength (J) 55-80
Specific Heat, 20°C (J.Kg-1.°K-1) 375
Electrical resistivity, 20°C (µΩ.m) 2.16 maximum
Thermal conductivity,20°C (W.m-1.°K-1) 330
Electrical conductivity at 20°C 80% IACS
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion (°K-1) 17.0 x 10-6
Coefficient of static friction against mild steel 0.18
Electrode Potential (mV vs SCE) -180



Specifications Back to Top
   
MSA-MDS-2H-BAR
   
BS 4577A Type 2/1

 

Applications Back to Top
 
Electrical:
Mode Transformers, Switchgear components, circuit breakers, wave guides, slip rings, marine connectors
 
 
Resistance welding:
Spot welding electrodes, seam welding wheels
 
 
Mechanical:
Mechanical seals, brake discs, bushes
 
 
Foundry equipment:
Continuous casting dies, nozzles for oxygen lances and oxy-fuel burners

 

Machining Advice Back to Top
Operation Cutting Speed m/min (ft/min) Feed Rate
mm/rev (in/rev)
Depth of cut mm (in)
Drilling 15-40 [50-130] 0.075-0.5 [0.003-0.02]  
Turning - Roughing 30-60 [100-200] 0.25 [0.01] 2 (0.08)
Turning - Finishing 120-180 [400-600] 0.12 [0.005] 0.3 (0.01)
Tips Carbide tipped using water-soluble lubricant
A chip breaker may be found necessary for efficient operation



Alloy Comparisons Nickel-Aluminium Bronze Aluminium-Silicon
Bronze
70/30
Copper-Nickel
HIDUREL
6
Strength (0.2% Proof Stress, N/mm2) minimum 247 220 115 216
Impact Energy (J) minimum 23 33 54 34
Electrical Conductivity (%IACS) 8 9 5 80
Thermal Conductivity (W.m-1.°K-1) 41 41 30 330



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