Alloy 617 Data Sheet

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Alloy 617 is a solid-solution strengthened alloy, and has good oxidation resistance and a wide variety of corrosive media

Super alloys or high performance alloys have good creep and oxidation resistance. They have an ability to function under high temperatures and mechanical stress. They are available in different shapes, and contain a number of elements in a variety of combinations to achieve the desired result. There are three groups of alloys namely cobalt-based, nickel-based, and iron-based alloys. All the three types can be used at temperatures above 540°C (1000°F).

MACHINEABILITY

Alloy 617 is machined using conventional machining methods which are usually used for iron-based alloys. Machining operations are performed using commercial coolants. High-speed operations such as grinding, milling or turning, are performed using water-base coolants.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

WELDING

Alloy 617 is welded using gas-tungsten arc welding, shielded metal-arc welding, gas metal-arc welding, and submerged-arc welding methods.

HEAT TREATMENT

Alloy 617 is heat treated by annealing at 1177°C (2150°F) followed by quenching in water or cooling in air for thinner sections.