Grade reference
Alloy Irons
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Chemical composition
13 grades · percentage by weight
| Grade | Ni | Cr | Cu | Fe | Al | Ti | Mn | Si | C | Zn | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihard Type 1 | 4.5 | 2 | – | BAL | – | – | 0.5 | 0.6 | 3 | – | – |
| Nihard Type 4 | 6 | 9 | – | BAL | – | – | 1.3 | – | 3 | – | – |
| Niresist 1 L-Ni Cu Cr 15 6 2 | 15.5 | 2.2 | 6.5 | BAL | – | – | 1 | 2 | 3.0* | – | – |
| Niresist 2 L-Ni Cr 20 2 | 20 | 2.2 | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 1 | 2 | 3.0* | – | – |
| Nicrosilal S-Ni Si Cr 20 5 2 | 20 | 1.75 | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 1 | 5 | 3.0* | – | – |
| Nicrosilal L-Ni Si Cr 20 5 3 | 20 | 3.2 | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 1 | 5 | 2.5* | – | – |
| Niresist 3 L-Ni Cr 30 3 | 30 | 3 | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 1 | 1.5 | 2.5* | – | – |
| Niresist SG D2 S-Ni Cr 20 2 | 20 | 1.75 | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 1 | 2.2 | 3.0* | – | – |
| Niresist SG D2C S-Ni 22 | 22 | 0.5* | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 2 | 2 | 3.0* | – | – |
| L-Ni Mn 13 7 | 13 | 0.2* | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 6.5 | 2.2 | 3.0* | – | – |
| Niresist 4 L-Ni Si Cr 30 5 5 | 30.5 | 5 | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 1 | 5.5 | 2.5* | – | – |
| Niresist 5 L-Ni 35 | 35 | 0.2 | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 1 | 1.5 | 2.4* | – | – |
| Niresist D-2M s-Ni Mn 23 4 | 23 | 0.2* | 0.5* | BAL | – | – | 4.25 | 2 | 2.6* | – | – |
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* indicates maximum. Chemical compositions are provided as typical or nominal reference values for material identification only. They do not constitute a purchasing or supply specification. Applicable standards, chemistry ranges and customer requirements must be confirmed before any transaction.
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