Alloy 20
Alloy 20
Alloy 20
Resistance to sulfuric acid is particularly exceptional but the alloy shows useful resistance in phosphoric
acid, nitric acid as well as in chloride environments.
Alloy 20 is an excellent option when chloride stress corrosion cracking is an issue and resists pitting and
crevice corrosion in chemicals containing chlorides and sulfuric, phosphoric, and nitric acids.
It also contains niobium for stabilization against sensitization and resultant intergranular corrosion.
Carpenter 20 combines excellent corrosion resistance with elevated mechanical properties and
relatively easy fabrication.
Although originally designed for use in sulfuric acid related industries, Alloy 20 is now a popular
choice for a wide variety of industries including the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and plastics
industries. In addition, this superalloy is used in heat exchangers, mixing tanks, metal cleaning and
pickling equipment, and piping.
Chemical Composition
FABRICATION & HEAT TREATMENT
Alloy 20 can be formed by either hot-working or cold-work using traditional methods. Hot forged
material should be heated between 2100°F and 2250°F with careful temperature control insuring that
the material not fall below 1800°F prior to forging. After hot working, anneal the material by heating
to 1725°F and 1850°F for a minimum of 30 minutes per inch of thickness followed by water quench.
When stress relieving is desired, heat to a temperature below 1000°F followed by water quench after
the desired time at temperature
has been established. Annealing Alloy 20 should be between 1725°F and 1850°F for 30 minutes at
temperature per inch of thickness. A lower hardness can be obtained by heating to 2100°F but his
may have a negative effect on the stabilization of the alloy.
Welding Alloy 20 is commonly performed via, TIG, MIG as well as submerged arc welding (SAW)
using either the matching filler metal, ER320LR for TIG and MIG and E320LR for SAW. When
welding to dissimilar alloys such as 316 or higher alloys such as C276 and Alloy 22, AWS
ERNiCrMo-3 can be used for TIG and MIG while using ENiCrMo-3 for SAW.
Alloy 20 resists acid, general pitting attack, and chloride stress corrosion cracking. Ideal for
fabrication and possessing exceptional mechanical capabilities. Alloy 20 can be welded with
minimal carbide precipitation due to the inclusion of columbium.
Forged Monel 400 (UNS N14400) and it’s cast equivalent A494 M35-1 are Nickel Copper
Alloy Steels as is Monel K500.