AMS Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Description
AMS Nonferrous Metals and Alloys are a category of materials that include metals such as copper, zinc, lead, tin, aluminum, nickel, and magnesium. These metals are characterized by their lack of iron content, which distinguishes them from ferrous metals. They are known for their high reflectivity, good electrical and thermal conductivities, and considerable strength. These properties make them essential in various engineering and industrial applications.
Working Principle
Nonferrous metals and alloys work by leveraging their unique physical and chemical properties. For instance, their high electrical conductivity makes them ideal for electrical applications, while their resistance to corrosion is beneficial in environments where ferrous metals would degrade. The crystalline structure of these metals allows them to maintain strength and durability under various conditions. The ability to alloy these metals with other elements enhances their properties, making them more versatile and useful in specialized applications.
Applications
Nonferrous metals and alloys are used in a wide range of applications. For example, aluminum is extensively used in the aerospace industry due to its lightweight and strength. Copper is a critical component in electrical wiring and electronics because of its excellent conductivity. Magnesium alloys, such as those specified in standards like AM100A-T6, are used in automotive and aerospace components due to their lightweight and high strength-to-weight ratio.
Advantages over other Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
One of the significant advantages of using nonferrous metals and alloys is their resistance to corrosion, which is superior to many ferrous metals. For example, aluminum does not rust, making it ideal for outdoor applications. Additionally, the ability to form alloys with other elements allows for the customization of properties to meet specific engineering requirements, such as increased strength or improved thermal conductivity.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, nonferrous metals and alloys have limitations. They can be more expensive than ferrous metals, which can impact the overall cost of a project. Some nonferrous metals, like magnesium, can be more challenging to work with due to their reactivity and flammability. Additionally, nonferrous metals may not always provide the same level of strength as some high-strength steels, limiting their use in certain structural applications.
Considerations
When selecting nonferrous metals and alloys, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can be higher compared to ferrous metals, but the long-term benefits such as reduced maintenance and increased lifespan can offset these costs. Operating expenses may also be lower due to their resistance to corrosion and reduced need for protective coatings. Durability and accuracy in applications are generally high, but specific alloys may require careful handling and maintenance to prevent degradation. Replacement and maintenance costs should be evaluated based on the specific environment and application to ensure cost-effectiveness over the material's lifecycle.
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces HASTELLOY X in this grade in the following forms: Bar, wire, sheet, plate, coil, fasteners and forgings. Heat Resistant (UNS N06002). HASTELLOY X is a wrought nickel base alloy with excellent high temperature strength and oxidation resistance. All of the... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces HAYNES 25 (L605) in this grade in the following forms: Bar, wire, fasteners and forgings. Nominal Chemistry. The major alloying elements are as follows: Cobalt 50%, Chromium 20%, Tungsten 15% and Nickel 10%. Features. Outstanding high temperature strength. [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Wear Resistant (Co-Cr-W). Cobalt 6B is a cobalt based chromium, tungsten alloy for wear environments where seizing, galling and abrasion are present. 6B is resistant to seizing and galling and with its low coefficient of friction, allows sliding contact with other metals without damage by metal pick... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock; Flats / Rectangular Bar
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy with good oxidation resistance at higher temperatures, with good resistance in carburizing and chloride containing environments. Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed for use from cryogenic to elevated temperatures in the range of 2000 deg F(1093 deg... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
The most important property of Alloy 601 is resistance to oxidation at very high temperatures up to 1250 °C. Even under severe conditions such as, cyclical heating and cooling. This is possible due to Alloy 601 having a tightly adherent oxide layer which is resistant against spalling. Resistance... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 625 is a material with excellent resistance to pitting, crevice and corrosion cracking. Inconel 625 is highly resistant in a wide range of organic and mineral acids. Good high temperature strength. Characteristics. Excellent mechanical properties at both extremely low and extremely high... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Squares; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 718 is a Gamma Prime strengthened alloy with excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, as well as cryogenic temperatures. Suitable for temperatures up to around 1300 F. Can be readily worked and age hardened. Excellent strength from -423 degrees F to 1300 degrees F (-253... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock; Flats / Rectangular Bar
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Monel 400 is a Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. Monel 400 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. Monel 400 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance, good... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
MONEL K500 is a age-hardenable Nickel-Copper alloy which combines the corrosion resistance of Alloy 400 with high strength corrosion fatigue and erosion resistance. MONEL K500 is a nickel-copper alloy, precipitation hardenable through additions of aluminum and titanium. MONEL K500 retains the... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Squares; Bar Stock; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
MONEL R405 is a Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. MONEL R405 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. MONEL R405 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex; Profile or Structural Shape; Round Bar or Rod Stock
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Commercially pure wrought Nickel with good mechanical properties over a wide range of temperature and excellent resistance to many corrosives, in particular hydroxides. Good resistance to corrosion in acids and alkalis and is most useful under reducing conditions. Outstanding resistance to caustic... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Plate; Profile or Structural Shape
from Concast Metal Products Co.
Concast will work with engineers and specifiers to prototype and customize an alloy to meet their exacting specifications. [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ICI, ASTM, or Other Casting Grade; ASTM / ASME; CDA; MIL-SPEC / QQS; SAE; ASARCON
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Copper
- Grade: 83600
from United Performance Metals
Alloy 263 is a Ni-Co-Cr-Mo-Ti-Al precipitation-hardenable alloy. 263 is furnished in the solution-treated condition unless otherwise specified. It exhibits high strength, corrosion resistance, excellent formability, ductility, and weldability. This alloy is normally used for applications up to 1650... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt; Titanium; Aluminum; Copper; Nickel
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from Ed Fagan, Inc.
A soft magnetic alloy, consisting of 49% Nickel, balance Iron used where high initial permeability, maximum permeability, and low core loss is needed. [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS; A753, N-14411C
- Specialty / Other Types: Soft Magnetic Alloy; Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 94840
from Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
MP35N Superalloy Strip, Coil, Foil & Wire, AMS 5758, AMS 5844, AMS 5845, ASTM F562. APPLICATIONS OF MP35N. Fasteners. Springs. nonmagnetic electrical components. medical instruments. medical and dental devices. seawater. oil and gas well. chemical applications. food processing environments. [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- UNS Number: 30035
from Universal Wire Works Inc.
Alloy 1100 is virtually pure aluminum designed to weld grades 1100 and 3003 aluminum sheets, plates, bars, etc. [See More]
- Specifications: AMS
- Specialty / Other Types: LightAlloy; Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
- Grade: 1100
from National Bronze & Metals Inc.
C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper CDA 110 ETP, ASTM B124, ASTM B152, ASTM B187, ASTM B188, ASTM B272. High electrical and thermal conductivity, good corrosion resistance and solderability. C11000 is used for welding fixtures, anodes, bus bar in electrical power installations, ground straps,... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; CDA; MIL-SPEC / QQS; SAE; UNS; ASTM B-127
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Copper
- UNS Number: 11000
from United Performance Metals
Alloy L605 has good formability, high strength to 1500 °F (816 °C), and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance and resistance to wear and galling. Alloy L605 is used in the hot sections of aircraft and land based gas turbines in... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from United Performance Metals
188 Alloy is a cobalt-based alloy with excellent high temperature strength and good oxidation resistance to 2000 °F (1093 °C). The high chromium level coupled with small additions of lanthanum produce an extremely tenacious and protective scale. The alloy also has good sulfidation resistance... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Cobalt
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Sheet
from United Performance Metals
Inconel 625 is a nickel-based super alloy that possesses excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion in a broad range of environments. Additionally this alloy has outstanding strength and toughness at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. This alloy possesses a high... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 6625
from United Performance Metals
Inconel 718 is a nickel-based super alloy that is well suited for applications requiring high strength in temperature ranges from cryogenic up to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. Inconel 718 also exhibits excellent tensile and impact strength. Common Applications of Inconel 718. Jet engine. Gas turbine... [See More]
- Specifications: AMS; UNS
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 7718