Overview
What Are Hastelloy B2 Bars?
Hastelloy B2 is a wrought nickel-molybdenum alloy that can be used in the "as welded" condition. This alloy has excellent resistance to all temperatures and concentrations of hydrochloric acid. Additionally, it has good stress corrosion cracking and pitting resistance as well. However, due to the presence of high molybdenum content, this alloy is expensive.
Hastelloy B2 bars are high-performance nickel-molybdenum alloy bars known for their exceptional resistance to corrosion, especially in reducing environments. They offer superior resistance to hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and other aggressive chemicals. These bars are widely used in chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries for their reliability in harsh conditions. Hastelloy B2 bars exhibit excellent mechanical properties and are available in various sizes to suit diverse industrial applications.
Hastelloy B2 Rods Industrial Application
Hastelloy B2 bars boast excellent machinability characteristics when compared with other nickel-based alloys, enabling for precise shaping and customization, which facilitates use in manufacturing processes across industries that demand components with specific dimensions requirements. Their ease of machining also contributes to their versatility within various manufacturing processes.
Hastelloy B2 bars find multiple applications across industries including chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas production and pulp and paper production. Common applications include reactors, heat exchangers, valves and pumps exposed to highly corrosive environments, providing superior corrosion resistance, machinability and weldability while prolonging critical infrastructure's longevity and reliability.
Hastelloy B2 Bars Equivalent Grades
| STANDARD |
WERKSTOFF NR. |
UNS |
| Hastelloy B2 |
2.4617 |
N10665 |
Mechanical Properties of Hastelloy B2 Bars
| Density |
Melting Point |
Tensile Strength |
Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) |
Elongation |
| 9.2g/cm3 |
1370℃ (2550°℉) |
Psi-1,15,000, MPa-760 |
Psi- 52,000, MPa-350 |
40% |
Chemical Composition of Hastelloy B2 Bars
| Grade |
Ni |
Mo |
Cr |
Fe |
Mn |
C |
P |
S |
Si |
| Hastelloy B2 |
Bal |
26-30 |
1.0 |
- |
0.1 |
0.02 |
0.04 |
0.03 |
0.1 |
Hastelloy B2 Round Bar Sizes
| Type |
SIZES (mm) |
SIZES (Inches) |
ISO Tolerance |
| Cold Drawn and Polish |
3.00 - 75.00 |
1/8 - 3.00 |
h8-h9-h10-h11 |
| Cold Drawn and Ground |
10.00 - 75.00 |
5/6 - 2.50 |
h8-h9-h10-h11 |
| Peeled and Polished |
40.00 - 150.00 |
1.50 - 6.00 |
h11, h11-DIN 1013 |
| Peeled and Ground |
20.00 - 50.00 |
3/4 - 2.00 |
h9-h10-h11 |
Specification of B2 Hastelloy Round Bars
| Grade |
Hastelloy Round Bar |
| Hastelloy Square bar size |
4 to 100mm |
| Hastelloy Hollow Bar |
32mm OD x 16mm ID to 250mm OD x 200mm ID |
| Hot Rolled Steel Hex Bar size |
2-100mm A/F |
| Hastelloy Angle bar size |
3mm*20mm*20mm~12mm*100mm*100mm |
| Hastelloy Rectangles Size |
33 x 30mm to 295 x 1066mm |
| Hot Rolled Steel Flat bar size |
Thickness: 2 -100mm, Width: 10 to 500mm |
| Hastelloy Channel Bar |
80 x 40mm to 150 x 75mm section; 5.0 to 6.0mm thickness |
| Hastelloy Section |
3.0 to 12.0mm thickness |
| Hot Rolled Steel Round bar size |
Diameter: 3-~800mm |
| Hastelloy Billet Size |
1/2" to 495mm Diameter |
| Hastelloy Round Bar Standard Dimensions |
0.5" / 0.75" / 1.0" / 1.5" / 2.0" / 3.0" / 4.0" / 5.0" / 6.0" up to 9.0 inches. |
| Hastelloy Surface |
Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting, Polished, Hairline |
| Hastelloy Tolerance |
H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, K9, K10, K11, K12 |
| Technique |
Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Cold Rolled, Forged |
| Condition |
Hardened & tempered, annealed |
| Finish |
Centreless ground, smooth turned, peeled, slit rolled edge, Rough Turned, Polish |
| Form |
Round, Rod, T-Bar, Channel, Precision Ground, Flat, Square, Blocks, Hollow, Hex, Billet |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of Hastelloy B2 bars?
The primary benefit is its exceptional resistance to reducing environments, particularly hydrochloric acid at all concentrations and temperatures, as well as sulfuric and phosphoric acids.
In which industries are Hastelloy B2 rods commonly used?
They are widely used in chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, oil and gas production, and the pulp and paper industry where aggressive chemical exposure is frequent.
How does Hastelloy B2 perform in terms of machinability?
Hastelloy B2 bars exhibit excellent machinability compared to other nickel-based alloys, allowing for high-precision shaping and customization for specific industrial components.
Can Hastelloy B2 be used in the welded condition?
Yes, Hastelloy B2 is a wrought alloy that can be used in the "as welded" condition while maintaining its superior corrosion resistance properties.
What surface finishes are available for these bars?
Available finishes include Bright, Hot Rolled Pickled, Cold Drawn, Sand Blasting Finished, Polished, Hairline, and Centreless Ground.
What are the equivalent standards for Hastelloy B2?
The common equivalent standards are WERKSTOFF NR. 2.4617 and UNS N10665.