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Nickel Alloy Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR

Heat-treated state

UNS N10665 · EN 2.4617, NiMo28

CD-SR = cold drawn, stress relieved

Choose for straight, close-tolerance bar and instrument tubing with moderately raised yield strength.

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Values for the CD-SR condition

Other Hastelloy B-2 tempers and conditions

Hastelloy B-2 is listed in 5 conditions; see the grade overview at Hastelloy B-2.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
Hot finished / hot worked, solution annealed
Choose for hot-rolled or forged bar, flanges and valve bodies where section size prevents cold work.40086048195 HB1.3 % IACS
SADefault
Solution annealed
Standard supply condition for plate, sheet, strip, seamless and welded pipe/tube — maximum corrosion resistance and ductility.41589552200 HB—
As-welded deposit
Choose when reporting weld-metal or weldment properties — B-2's very low C and Si allow service without post-weld solution annealing in most reducing-acid duties.47083035215 HB1.3 % IACS
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Cold drawn, stress relieved
Choose for straight, close-tolerance bar and instrument tubing with moderately raised yield strength.7001,0002524 HRC1.2 % IACS
Cold worked
Choose for springs, fasteners and wire where strength matters more than optimum corrosion resistance.8601,1501532 HRC1.2 % IACS

What is Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR?

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR is Hastelloy B-2 heat treated to CD-SR — choose for straight, close-tolerance bar and instrument tubing with moderately raised yield strength. Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR has a yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 81% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 217 GPa (31.5 Msi). Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR has a density of 9.22 g/cm³ (0.333 lb/in³), heavier than 97% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,330°C (2,426 °F). SA is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CD-SR is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • High strength — 700 MPa (102 ksi), better than 81% of nickel alloy grades

Limitations

  • Low electrical conductivity — 1.2 % IACS, worse than 99% of nickel alloy grades
  • Limited service temperature — 400°C (752 °F), worse than 94% of nickel alloy grades

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR properties

Typical room-temperature values for Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR; 23 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are Hastelloy B-2 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.

Physical3

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR has a density of 9.22 g/cm³ (0.333 lb/in³), heavier than 97% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,330°C (2,426 °F).

Density9.22 g/cm³0.33 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,330°C2,426 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,380°C2,516 °F

Mechanical15

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR has a yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 81% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 25% and the elastic modulus is 217 GPa (31.5 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus217 GPa31.5 Msi
Shear Modulus82 GPa11.9 Msi
Bulk Modulus200 GPa29 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.32
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)1,000 MPa145 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)700 MPa102 ksi
Elongation at Break25%
Reduction in Area45%
Compressive Strength720 MPa104 ksi
Shear Strength640 MPa92.8 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)420 MPa60.9 ksi
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)150 J111 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell250 HB
Hardness, Rockwell B100 HRB
Hardness, Vickers265 HV

Thermal5

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 11.1 W/m·K (6.41 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 54% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 10.3 µm/m·K (5.72 µin/in·°F).

Thermal Conductivity11.1 W/m·K6.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity373 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)10.3 µm/m·K5.7 µin/in·°F
Max Service Temperature (continuous)400°C752 °F
Min Service Temperature-196°C-321 °F

Electrical3

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR conducts electricity at 1.2 % IACS, worse than 99% of nickel alloy grades.

Electrical Conductivity1.2 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity1.39×10⁻⁶ Ω·m54.7 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responsenon-magnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is very good (75/100), worse than 63% of nickel alloy grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.25 V
Corrosion ResistanceVery good75/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryBest-in-class for all concentrations of hydrochloric acid up to boiling, plus hot sulphuric, phosphoric, acetic and formic acids and other strongly reducing media; immune to chloride SCC. Not for oxidizing service — nitric acid, ferric/cupric salts, wet chlorine or oxygen-saturated acids attack it rapidly.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR takes about 185 MJ of energy and emits 14.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 73% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 35%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)185 MJ/kg79,536 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)14.5 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content35%

Manufacturability8

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR's machinability is poor (25/100, better than 76% of nickel alloy grades); weldability good (65/100); formability fair (35/100).

MachinabilityPoor25/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)15%
WeldabilityGood65/100
Formability (cold)Fair35/100
CastabilityPoor30/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityFair50/100
PolishabilityVery good70/100
Anodizing Responsen/a — nickel alloy, not anodized; surfaces are pickled/passivated or mechanically finished

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR

Is Hastelloy B-2 easy to machine?

Machine like a solid-solution nickel alloy: rigid setup, positive-rake sharp carbide, low speed/heavy positive feed to cut under the work-hardened skin, generous flood coolant — never dwell or rub.

Can Hastelloy B-2 be welded?

Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching ERNiMo-7 filler; keep heat input and interpass temperature low (≤95–120 °C), no preheat, and avoid slow cooling through 550–800 °C to prevent ordering embrittlement.

Can Hastelloy B-2 be formed, bent or molded?

Excellent cold ductility but a high work-hardening rate — allow extra press tonnage, generous bend radii and intermediate solution anneals (about 1065 °C + rapid quench) for severe forming; hot work 1180–900 °C.

What surface finishes work on Hastelloy B-2?

Grind/pickle to remove all oxide and iron contamination after hot work or welding; no anodizing — surfaces are typically pickled, passivated or mechanically polished for process cleanliness.

Hastelloy B-2 chemical composition (wt %)

Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
Mo26 – 3028
Fe≤ 21
Cr≤ 10.5
Co≤ 1—
Mn≤ 1—
Si≤ 0.10.05
C≤ 0.020.01
P≤ 0.04—
S≤ 0.03—
Culimit applied by some producer specs≤ 0.5—
Nibalance, ~69 %balance—

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR — frequently asked

What is Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR used for?

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR is typically used for hydrochloric acid production and concentration, sulfuric and phosphoric acid equipment, chemical process piping and reactors and hydrogenation and hydrometallurgical equipment. In short: benchmark HCl-service alloy; reducing acids, no chromium; largely superseded by B-3.

What is the yield strength of Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR?

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 81% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.

Is Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (25/100, better than 76% of nickel alloy grades). Machine like a solid-solution nickel alloy: rigid setup, positive-rake sharp carbide, low speed/heavy positive feed to cut under the work-hardened skin, generous flood coolant — never dwell or rub.

Can Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated good (65/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with matching ERNiMo-7 filler; keep heat input and interpass temperature low (≤95–120 °C), no preheat, and avoid slow cooling through 550–800 °C to prevent ordering embrittlement.

What surface finishes work on Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR?

Grind/pickle to remove all oxide and iron contamination after hot work or welding; no anodizing — surfaces are typically pickled, passivated or mechanically polished for process cleanliness.

Can Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR be formed, bent or molded?

Excellent cold ductility but a high work-hardening rate — allow extra press tonnage, generous bend radii and intermediate solution anneals (about 1065 °C + rapid quench) for severe forming; hot work 1180–900 °C.

What is the maximum service temperature of Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR?

Hastelloy B-2 CD-SR is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between Hastelloy B-2-SA and Hastelloy B-2-CW?

SA is the default condition — standard supply condition for plate, sheet, strip, seamless and welded pipe/tube — maximum corrosion resistance and ductility. CW: choose for springs, fasteners and wire where strength matters more than optimum corrosion resistance. Yield strength is 415 MPa in SA versus 860 MPa in CW.

Sources

  1. HASTELLOY B-2 alloy technical data (UNS N10665) — Haynes International (2020)
  2. ASTM B333 — Ni-Mo Alloy Plate, Sheet and Strip — ASTM International (2018)
  3. ASTM B335 — Ni-Mo Alloy Rod — ASTM International (2020)
  4. ASTM B622 / B619 / B626 — Ni-Mo Alloy Pipe and Tube — ASTM International (2019)
  5. GB/T 15007 / NS3202-type Ni-Mo alloys (2017)
  6. ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.