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Grade: Hastelloy® B-2
Formula: Ni 68/Mo 28/Fe 2/Cr 1/Co 1
Form: Rod
Material: Nickel/Molybdenum (Hastelloy®)
Commodity: Alloys
Diameter:
16mm
Temper:
Annealed
Hastelloy® B-2 Rod is a nickel-molybdenum alloy rod form designed for superior resistance to hydrochloric acid and other strongly reducing environments. It maintains structural integrity across a wide temperature range, making it suitable for harsh chemical processing and demanding manufacturing applications. With excellent resistance to localized corrosion, including pitting and stress corrosion cracking, Hastelloy® B-2 rods are widely used in chemical processing, energy, and precision engineering. Specific technologies benefiting from this material include electrochemical micromachining (ECMM), which exploits its corrosion resistance while fabricating high-resolution microstructures; advanced welding methods, where B-2 exhibits exceptional hot-cracking resistance during fabrication; and alloy development, where studies of its heat-affected zones under different welding conditions inform improved corrosion-resistant processing strategies. In research, Hastelloy® B-2 rods provide a critical platform for exploring alloy performance under aggressive chemical attack, mechanical stresses, and microfabrication conditions. By combining durability, machinability, and chemical resilience, Hastelloy® B-2 Rod plays a key role in both scientific investigation and industrial innovation.
Health hazard/Hazardous to the ozone layer
Serious health hazard
Tolerances
Rod
| Diameter | =<10mm | ±10% |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | >10mm | ±5% |
Material Properties for Alloys
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1370 |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 10.3@20-100°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 9.22 |
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