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UNS N10003Alloy N / Hastelloy N

Molten-salt reactor grade — fluoride salt environments

HastelloyNi superalloys
Units
Tensile Rm
690
MPa · ≥ std. min
Yield Rp0.2
280
MPa · ≥ std. min
Elongation A
40
% · ≥ std. min
Service limit
700
°C · indicative max
Density
8.78
g/cm³

Chemical composition

Ni 67%Mo 17%Cr 7%Fe 5%C 0.06%Minor & residual 4.1%

Nominal: mid-range where both limits are given, the cap where only a maximum is, balance takes the remainder. Exact specified ranges below.

ElementName Content %
Main elements5 elements
Ni NickelBal.
Mo Molybdenum15 – 18%
Cr Chromium6 – 8%
Fe Iron≤ 5%
C Carbon0.04 – 0.08%
ElementName Content %
Minor & residual10 elements
Co Cobalt≤ 0.2%
Cu Copper≤ 0.35%
B Boron≤ 0.01%
Al+Ti Aluminium + titanium≤ 0.5%
W Tungsten≤ 0.5%
V Vanadium≤ 0.5%
S Sulphur≤ 0.02%
Mn Manganese≤ 1%
Si Silicon≤ 1%
P Phosphorus≤ 0.015%

Mechanical minima by form

Guaranteed values differ by form, size and delivery condition; quotations confirm the specification, form, size and condition.

FormCondition Rm MPaRp0.2 MPaA ≥ %Other requirements and notes
Bar and forgings
Bar and rodHot- or cold-finished, annealed ≥ 690 (100 ksi) ≥ 280 (41 ksi) ≥ 35
Plate, sheet and strip
Plate, sheet and stripHot or cold rolled, annealed and descaled; descaling not required where bright annealed ≥ 690 (100 ksi) ≥ 280 (41 ksi) ≥ 40
Fittings and flanges
Formed fittingsFinal heat-treated condition; set temperature not less than 1177 °C, then rapidly air or water cooled — — —
Fittings (factory-made wrought butt-weld / socket)2150 °F [1177 °C] minimum, rapid air or water quench — — — Tensile properties follow the starting material.
No tension test on the finished fitting unless agreed.
Minimum temperature.

Where this grade is recommended

Matched in 2 service conditions; ranks and scores computed from the condition-scoring matrix.

Service conditionIndustry TemperatureRankScore
Molten salt systems Power & Nuclear 290 – 565 °C 1 / 4 96
CSP & molten-salt receivers Hydrogen & New Energy 300 – 565 °C 1 / 4 92

Designations & equivalents

Trade name(s)Hastelloy N
ASTM / AISIB366 / B434 / B573

Cross-references are common near-equivalents for search and shortlisting; substitution across standards requires clause-by-clause verification. All grades in one cross-reference table →

Applicable standards

4 specifications. Name the standard and its edition on the order.

Guaranteed values and required tests differ between specifications — see Mechanical minima by form for the figures per form.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alloy N · UNS N10003?

Alloy N · UNS N10003 — Ni superalloys. Molten-salt reactor grade — fluoride salt environments

What is the maximum service temperature of N10003?

Typically about 700 °C; the practical limit depends on media, stress and design life — acceptance per the governing standard.

What is the tensile strength of N10003?

The specified minimum tensile strength is 690 MPa for the main product form. Minima for other forms and sizes are listed under "Mechanical minima by form" on this page.

Which standards cover N10003?

ASTM B434, ASTM B573, ASTM B366/B366M, AWS A5.14/A5.14M

Where is N10003 typically used?

Molten salt systems (Power & Nuclear); CSP & molten-salt receivers (Hydrogen & New Energy)

In which forms is N10003 available?

Tube, plate, strip, bar, forgings, wire and other forms — sizes and delivery condition confirmed per order, with EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 certification.

Same series

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This grade’s datasheet as an A4 PDF — for filing, printing or forwarding to colleagues.

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Supply & enquiry

Tube & pipeφ1 – 219 × 0.25 – 25 mmPlate4.76 – 80 mmBarφ8 – 300 mmWire & filler metalsφ0.01 – 8 mm

For this grade we can supply, against your service conditions:

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