X6NiCrTiMoVB25-15-2+QT / 1.4980 / ASME 660 A/B/C/D – High-Strength, Heat-Resistant Alloy Steel for Extreme Temperature and High-Stress Applications
X6NiCrTiMoVB25-15-2+QT, also known as 1.4980 and ASME 660 in variants A, B, C, and D, is a high-performance nickel-chromium alloy steel. Enhanced with titanium, molybdenum, vanadium, and boron, and treated through quenching and tempering (QT), this alloy offers superior strength, heat resistance, and stability in extreme environments. The ASME 660 variants (A/B/C/D) represent slight modifications in heat treatment and properties to cater to specific industrial needs, making it ideal for applications in power generation, aerospace, and petrochemical industries.
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1.4980 SD ASME 660 is a nickel-chromium alloy with the following approximate composition:
Element | Percentage (%) |
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Nickel (Ni) | 24.0 – 27.0 |
Chromium (Cr) | 13.5 – 16.0 |
Iron (Fe) | Balance |
Molybdenum (Mo) | 1.00 – 1.50 |
Titanium (Ti) | 1.90 – 2.30 |
Aluminum (Al) | 0.35 – 0.75 |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.50 max |
Silicon (Si) | 0.50 max |
Carbon (C) | 0.08 max |
Phosphorus (P) | 0.025 max |
Sulfur (S) | 0.015 max |
Property | Typical Value |
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Density | 7.95 g/cm³ |
Tensile Strength | 930 – 1000 MPa |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset) | 600 – 650 MPa |
Elongation at Break | 20-30% |
Hardness | 230 HBW |
Modulus of Elasticity | 190 – 210 GPa |
At temperatures up to 700°C (1292°F), 1.4980 SD maintains high strength and creep resistance, making it ideal for high-temperature applications like turbines and fasteners.
Temperature (°C) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Creep Rupture Strength (1000 hrs) |
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500 | 750 | 400 | 200 |
600 | 680 | 370 | 150 |
700 | 600 | 350 | 100 |
Property | Value |
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Thermal Conductivity | 12.5 W/m·K |
Electrical Resistivity | 1.2 µΩ·m |
Thermal Expansion | 12.8 µm/m·°C (20 – 700°C) |
Specific Heat Capacity | 460 J/kg·K |
1.4980 SD ASME 660 exhibits high resistance to oxidation and corrosion, particularly in oxidizing and reducing environments, which makes it suitable for both petrochemical and marine applications.