Nimonic 90 Tubing
Nimonic 90 is a Nickel-Chromium alloy with Titanium and Aluminum for high temperature and high stress applications. Nimonic 90 tubes are applied in aerospace, power and chemical processing industries where the components are exposed to high stress, creep and oxidation conditions due to high strength, creep and oxidation properties.
Chemical Composition of Nimonic 90 Tubing
The composition of the Nimonic 90 Tube is crucial for understanding its properties and performance in various industrial applications.
| Weight % | Ni | Cr | Co | Ti | Al | C | Si | Cu | Fe | Mn | B | S | Zr | Pb |
| Alloy 90 | Bal | 18-21 | 15-21 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0.2 max | 1.0 max | 0.2 max | 1.5 max | 1.0 max | 0.02 max | 0.015 max | 0.15 max | 0.0020 max |
Thus, this table provides valuable insight into the chemical composition of these tubes, highlighting their properties and suitability.
Mechanical Properties of Nimonic 90 Tubing
The table provides essential information for engineers and manufacturers to assess the integrity and durability of the Nimonic 90 Tube in demanding environments.
| Material Extruded Tubing |
Temperature °C | Yield Strength 0.2 % (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness HV |
| Nimonic 90 tubing Solution Treated (BS HR2) |
RT | - | - | - | 295 max |
| Nimonic 90 tubing Precipition Treated (BS HR2) |
RT | 695 min | 1080 min | 20 min | 310 min |
| Nimonic 90 tubing Precipitation Treated (BS HR2) |
500 | 672 (typical) | 1038 (typical) | 31 | - |
Thus, this valuable data on the Nimonic 90 Tube’s strength, flexibility, and resilience is crucial for ensuring reliability and longevity.
Advantages of Nimonic 90 Tubing
These flexible tube fittings offer numerous benefits for various industrial applications.
- Exceptional High-Temperature Strength: Nimonic 90 tubes do not deform and lose their strength and other mechanical properties at temperatures above 1000°C (1832°F), which is why they are suitable for application with high thermal loads.
- Superior Creep Resistance: Due to the characteristics of this alloy, these tubes can have high creep resistance, which will allow them to work at high temperatures and mechanical loads that make them creep.
- Outstanding Oxidation Resistance: Nimonic 90 has high oxidation resistance, which is very important for maintaining the material and the surface finish in a high temperature oxidative environment.
- Long Service Life: These properties, such as high temperature strength, creep resistance and oxidation resistance, make the material last long, and therefore the frequency at which it will be replaced or maintained is low.
- Fabricability: Nimonic 90 has good weldability and can be easily shaped into different structures and configurations, making it ideal for industries that require complex parts and sub-assemblies.
- Stable Mechanical Properties: The mechanical properties like tensile strength and hardness of the alloy do not show a large reduction with temperature and are quite stable.
The Nimonic 90 Tube offers several advantages that make it suitable for industrial and commercial applications.
Common Applications of Nimonic 90 Tubing
Due to its excellent features, the Nimonic 90 Tube is preferred in various industrial applications. Some of the main applications include.
- Aerospace Industry: Nimonic 90 tubes are also used in the aerospace industry for application in turbine blades, combustion chambers, and exhaust systems of jet engines, where high temperature and mechanical stress dominate.
- Power Generation: These tubes are applied in the gas turbines, steam turbines, and heat exchangers in power plants where they undergo pressure and high temperatures and can still work as expected and meet the set standards.
- Chemical Processing: Nimonic 90 tubes are used in chemical processing plants, chemical reactors, high temperature furnaces, etc., where the tubes are subjected to chemical corrosion and at high temperatures.
- Automotive Industry: Nimonic 90 tubes are used in automotive industries where high performance is needed, like turbochargers and exhaust systems because of their properties in harsh conditions and stress.
- Oil and Gas Industry: These tubes are applied in the oil and gas industry where there are high temperatures and corrosive materials, for instance, in the offshore drilling rig and refinery equipment.
- Nuclear Industry: Nimonic 90 tubes are applied in nuclear reactors, and other cases where stress is induced, and the material stays in the stressed state.
Nimonic 90 Tubes are applied across various industries due to their valuable features, which makes them versatile.