The Hastelloy® C4 is a nickel-chrome-molybdenum alloy distinguished by its remarkable ductility and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion. The use of these balls is recommended in difficult environments where reliability is crucial. MarteauLemarie, with 40 years of expertise, guarantees you a quick availability in France.
Chemical composition of the hastelloy® C4 alloy ball
| Element | type | C | If | Mn | P | S | Cr | Neither | Mo | Co | Ti | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | NiMo16Cr16Ti | 0.015 max | 0.080 max | 1.00 max | 0.040 max | 0.030 max | 14,00-18,00 | balance | 14,00-17,00 | 2.00 max | 0,70 max | 3,00 max |
Physical characteristics of the hastelloy® C4 alloy ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.64 | g/cm3 |
| Young Module | 212 | GPA |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 10.8 (DT=0-100°C) | × 10−6 /°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 10.1 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity | 1245 | × 10 - 9 D·m |
| Specific heat | 407 | J/kg·K |
| Relative magnetic permeability | 1,0001 | — |
| Magnetic behaviour | Paramagnetic | — |
Hardness and mechanical strength of Hasteloy® C4 alloy ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 350-480 | HV |
| Tensile failure load | 1300-1500 | MPa |
| Tensile failure load | 189-217 | psix10^3 |
| Exercise temperatures | -196/400 | ° C |
| Exercise temperatures | -320,8/752 | °F |
Available diameters and grades for Hasteloy® C4 alloy ball
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum diameter | 1 mm — 3/64′′′ |
| Maximum diameter | 100 mm — 4′′ |
| Grades available | G50-100-200-500 |
| Precision standards | ISO 3290 / AFBMA |
Corrosion resistance of hastelloy® C4 alloy ball
Excellent corrosion resistance in mineral acids, solvents, environments containing chlorine, acetic acid, formic acid, acetic anhydride, seawater, oxidizing atmospheres. Good corrosion resistance in organic acids and acid chlorides. Slightly lower resistance to alloy C276 in highly reducing environments.
International Standards for Hastelloy® C4 Alloy Ball
| ITA | USA (AISI) | DIN (GER) | AFNOR (FRA) | UK | GOST (RUS) | GB (CHN) | JIS (JPN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiMo16Cr16Ti | N06455 | 2.4610 | NiMo16Cr16Ti | – | – | NS335 | NW6455 |
Applications of the hastelloy® C4 alloy ball
Special valves and pumps for the chemical industry.





