Many factors come into play when selecting the right material for industrial equipment components. One of the most important considerations is the material’s physical and mechanical properties to ensure the component can handle the required load and resist wear and tear over time. AMS5665 is a popular choice of material in various industries due to its excellent properties. This blog post will explore AMS 5665’s composition, physical and mechanical properties, hardness, and heat treatment.
What is AMS 5665?
AMS5665 (also known as Inconel 600) is a nickel-based alloy commonly used in the aerospace and oil and gas industries. It is a precipitation-hardening, high-strength alloy with excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation.
What Form Is AMS 5665 Available at Piping Mart?
- Nut
- Bar
- Bolt
- Pipe
- Screw
- Tubing
- Valves
- Stud Bolts
- Washers
- Flanges
- Fasteners
- Electrodes
- Stud Bolts
- Sheet Plates
- Pipe Fittings
- Forged Fitting
- Instrumentation Fittings
AMS 5665 Composition
The alloy’s main components include nickel, chromium, cobalt, and molybdenum, with some minor components such as titanium and aluminium. The composition of AMS 5665 may vary depending on the manufacturer, but the metal’s mechanical and physical properties remain consistent.
| Element | Min | Max |
| Carbon | — | 0.10 |
| Nickel | 72.0 min | |
| Chromium | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Iron | 6.00 | 10.00 |
| Silicon | — | 0.50 |
| Manganese | — | 1.00 |
| Sulfur | — | 0.015 |
| Copper | — | 0.50 |
AMS 5665 Physical Properties
AMS5665 boasts impressive physical properties, such as a density of 8.19g/cm³, a melting point of 1398°C, and a coefficient of expansion of 13.1 x 10⁶/Celsius. It also has a high thermal conductivity of 8.33W/mK, making it an excellent candidate for high-temperature applications.
| Physical Properties | °F | British Units | °C | Metric Units |
| Density | Room | 0.304 lb./cubic in. | Room | 8.43g/cubic cm |
| Electrical Resistivity |
70 200 400 600 800 |
40.6 microhm-in. 40.9 41.5 42.2 43.0 |
21 93 204 316 427 |
1.03 microhm-m 1.04 1.05 1.07 1.09 |
| Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
70-200 70-400 70-600 70-800 |
7.4 microinches/in.-°F 7.7 7.9 8.1 |
21-93 21-204 21-316 21-427 |
13.3 x 10(-6)m/m·K 13.9 14.2 14.6 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
70 200 400 600 800 |
103 Btn-in./ft².-hr.-°F 109 121 133 145 |
21 93 204 316 427 |
14.8 W/m·K 15.7 17.4 19.2 20.9 |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
Room | 30.0 x 10(6) psi | Room | 207 GPa |
AMS 5665 Mechanical Properties
AMS 5665 has impressive mechanical properties, making it useful in many industrial applications. The alloy has a tensile strength of up to 220 ksi and a yield strength of up to 210 ksi. It also boasts excellent fracture toughness and fatigue resistance, making it ideal for components that undergo high-stress loads.
| Density | 8.47 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 1413 °C (2580 °F) |
| Tensile Strength | Psi – 95,000 , MPa – 655 |
| Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Psi – 45,000 , MPa – 310 |
| Elongation | 40 % |
AMS 5665 Equivalent
- UNS N06600
- AMS 5540
- ASTM B 168
- ASME SB 168
- 10204
- EN 2.4816
AMS 5665 Uses
Due to its exemplary properties, AMS 5665 is popularly used in the aerospace and oil and gas industries for high-stress applications such as turbine blades, exhaust nozzles, and engine components. It is also commonly used in high-temperature furnace components, as well as in valves, pumps, and other critical components of industrial machinery.
AMS 5665 Hardness
AMS 5665 has an impressive hardness that makes it resistant to wear and tear. The metal’s hardness can be increased by heat treatment, with a maximum hardness of up to 45 HRC achievable.
AMS 5665 Heat Treatment
AMS 5665 is a precipitation-hardening alloy that can be hardened by heat treatment. The standard practice involves heating the metal at 1093-1121°C and cooling it quickly in water or oil. The alloy then undergoes ageing at 621-677°C for four hours, which improves its strength properties.
Conclusion
AMS5665 material is an outstanding alloy with impressive mechanical and physical properties, making it perfect for high-stress applications. Its high strength, toughness, and excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance make it an ideal material for aerospace and oil and gas applications and many others. Understanding the composition, physical and mechanical properties, and heat treatment options of AMS 5665 will help you make informed decisions when selecting the perfect component for your industrial application.
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