Refractory Metals
| Stainless designation | Standard designations | International standards | Form | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Molybdenum | ||||
| Mo 99.9% Mo 99.95% | Molybdenum 360 Molybdenum 365 low carbon | ASTM B 386, B 387 | Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Ability to withstand extreme temperatures without significantly expanding or softening. Exceptional mechanical stability at high temperatures. |
| Molybdenum Alloys | ||||
| TZM TZC | Molybdenum 363 Mo base Ti1.2 Zr0,3 C0,25 | ASTM B 386, B 387 | Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Outstanding strength at high temperatures. High recrystallization temperature. Good machinability at room temperature. |
| Pure Tungsten | ||||
| W 99.9% W 99.95% | ASTM B 760 | Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | The highest melting point of all metals and the highest tensile strength at temperatures over 1650°C. High density. | |
| Tungsten Alloys | ||||
| WNiFe WNiCu | ASTM B 760 | Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Unique combinations of high density, mechanical strength, machinability and corrosion resistance | |
| Pure Tantalum | ||||
| 3N 3N2 3N5 3N7 4N 4N5 | Ta 99,9% Ta 99,92% Ta 99,95% Ta 99,97% Ta 99,99% Ta 99,995% | ASTM B 364, B 365 B 708-01 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Outstanding corrosion resistance in acid and caustic environments. Good thermal conductivity, total biocompatibility |
| Pure Niobium | ||||
| 3N 3N4 | Nb 99,9% Nb 99,94% | ASTM B 392-03 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Good corrosion resistance and high temperature properties, good creep strength |
| Tantalum and Niobium Alloys | ||||
| Ta2,5W | Ta W2,5 UNS R 05252 | ASTM B 364, B 708 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Very good properties at low and high temperatures, as well as good corrosion resistance and formability |
| Ta10W | Ta W10 UNS R 05255 | ASTM B 364, B 708 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Alloy with a higher strength at high temperatures than pure tantalum. Excellent corrosion resistance especially in acid environments – with the exception of hydrofluoric acid |
| TaY | Ta Y5-15ppm | ASTM B 364, B 708 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | |
| Nb1Zr | Nb Zr1 UNS R 04251 UNS R04261 | ASTM B 392, B 393 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | High strength above 1000°C (1830°F) combined with good forming properties. Suitable for welding |
| Nb5Zr | Nb Zr5 | ASTM B 301, B 392 ASTM B 393 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Insulating material with higher mechanical properties than pure niobium at ambient and high temperatures, as well as better creep strength and infrared reflectivity |
| TaNb-40 | Ta60Nb40 | ASTM B 301, B 392 ASTM B 393 | Ingot Bar Wire Discs Plate Flats Strip | Alloy with higher tensile and yield strengths than pure tantalum, yet retaining its corrosion resistance in chemical reagents |
| Tantalum, capacitor quality | Powder | High electrical properties over a wide temperature range | ||
| Tantalum metallurgical quality | Ta 99,0 mini | Powder | Spraying and sintering applications. Increases corrosion resistance of coated products in aggressive environments | |
| Niobium capacitor quality | Powder | Very stable dielectric constant with time | ||
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NEWS
/ Stainless participation in the forthcoming Medical Exhibitions /
Medtec Europe, Stuttgart,
March 13-15, 2012, Booth # 6435 - Hall 6
Medtec France, Lyon,
April 4-5, 2012, Booth # 631
Implants 2012, Lyon,
May 31-June 1, 2012, Booth #24
/ UKAD, Stainless’ new partner in the Medical Market /
This TA6V ELI alloy, used for the manufacture of implants and surgical instruments is 100% “Made in Europe”: from the extraction of the high purity ore to the melting of the high quality sponge to the ingot-billet-bar conversion in France.
/ Materion Corporation /
Effective March 8, 2011, our partner Brush Wellman has become Materion Corporation. The Brush Wellman Alloy Products business unit has changed its name to Materion Brush Performance Alloys.
/ Stainless, a new "Authorized Economic Operator" /
Stainless has just been approved as an ''Authorised Economic Operator'' by Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (French Customs and Excise Office).