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Osprey® H-X

Osprey® H-X is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum-iron superalloy characterized by high-temperature strength and good resistance to oxidation.

UNS
N06002
EN Number
2.4665

Powder designed for

  • Additive Manufacturing (AM)
  • Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)

This metal powder is manufactured by either induction melting under Vacuum Inert Gas Atomization (VIGA) or melting under argon prior to Inert Gas Atomization (IGA).

Technical data

Page updated Jul 19, 2023 10:04 AM CET (supersedes all previous editions)

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  • Chemical composition (nominal), %
    Ni
    Bal.
    Fe
    18
    C
    ≤0.15
    Cr
    21.0
    Mo
    9.0
    Co
    1.0
    B
    ≤0.008
    Mn
    ≤0.1
    Si
    ≤0.1
    P
    ≤0.015
    S
    ≤0.015
    Other
    W 0.7

  • Powder characteristics and morphology

    Powder for Additive Manufacturing

    Osprey® metal powder for Additive Manufacturing is characterized by a spherical morphology and high packing density, which confer good flow properties. For powder bed processes these are essential when applying fresh powder layers to the bed to ensure uniform and consistent part build.

    For blown powder processes, such as Direct Energy Deposition (DED), good flow ensures uniform build rates. Tight control of the particle size distribution also helps ensure good flowability. Low oxygen powders result in clean microstructures and low inclusion levels in the finished parts.

    SEM micrographs of Osprey® H-X -53 +15 µm powder with a spherical morphology.SEM micrographs of Osprey® H-X, a section through the printed Laser - Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) material, which notably shows the absence of cracks.

    Powder for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)

    Osprey® MIM powder has a spherical morphology, resulting in high packing density. This enables the manufacture of feedstocks with high powder loading, which not only minimizes binder costs but also reduces part shrinkage during debinding and sintering. Spherical powder also has excellent flow characteristics, resulting in reduced tool wear and consistent mould filling.

    Osprey® MIM powder's low oxygen content allows better control of carbon and consistency during sintering. Low oxygen levels, together with high packing density, also facilitate faster sintering.

  • Particle size distribution

    Powder for Additive Manufacturing

    Osprey® metal powder for Additive Manufacturing is available in a wide range of particle size distributions that are tailored to the individual Additive Manufacturing systems. They can also be tailored to the particular requirements of the end application, both in terms of mechanical performance and surface finish.

    Typical particle size distributions for Additive Manufacturing.

    Typical particle size distributions for Additive Manufacturing
    Process technology Size (µm)
    Binder jetting ≤ 16, ≤ 22, ≤ 32, ≤ 38, ≤ 45
    Laser - Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) 15 to 53 and 10 to 45
    Electron beam - Powder Bed Fusion (E-PBF) 45 to 106
    Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

    53 to 150

    Powder for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)

    Osprey® metal powder for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) is available in a wide range of particle size distributions, from under 5 μm up to 38 μm. The table shows our standard particle size distributions for MIM powders.

    Typical particle size distributions for Metal Injection Moulding (MIM)*
    Size (μm) D10 (μm) D50 (μm) D90 (μm)
    ≤ 38 5.5 13.0 31.0
    ≤ 32 5.0 12.0 29.0
    80% ≤ 22 4.5 11.5 27.0
    90% ≤ 22 4.0 10.5 22.0
    90% ≤ 16 3.5 8.0 16.0

    *Particle size measurements performed using a Malvern laser particle size analyzer, typical D10, D50 and D90 provided.

    Tailor-made particle size distributions are available on request. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

  • Mechanical properties

    Typical mechanical properties of material produced by Laser - Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) in as-built and heat-treated conditions (solution annealing 1,177°C/2,150°F for 15 minutes, followed by water quench) evaluated at room temperature and at high temperature (815°C/1,500°F).

    Mechanical properties, metric units
    Condition Direction Yield strength (Rp0.2), MPa Tensile strength (Rm), MPa E-modulus, GPa Elongation (A), % Impact toughness, J
    As built Horizontal 627 820 194 31 105
    As built Vertical 522 684 171 41 156
    Heat treated Horizontal 444 770 227 40 156
    Heat treated Vertical 390 637 194 52 194
    As built (tested at 815 °C) Vertical 212 292 110 21 -
    Tensile properties in heat-treated condition, imperial units
    Condition Direction Yield strength (Rp0.2), ksi Tensile strength (Rm), ksi E-modulus, ksi Elongation (A), % Impact toughness, Ft.lbs
    As built Horizontal 91 119 28,137 31 77
    As built Vertical 76 99 24,802 41 115
    Heat treated Horizontal 64 112 32,924 40 115
    Heat treated Vertical 57 92 28,137 52 143
    As built (tested at 1,500 °F) Vertical 31 42 15,954 21 -

    Hardness

    Typical Vickers Hardness levels (ASTM E92, ISO 6507-1, JIS Z2244, GB/T 4340.1) as well as HRC values of Osprey® H-X material in the Laser - Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) in as-built and heat-treated conditions.

    Hardness in as-built and heat-treated condition
    Condition HV HRC
    As built 245 23
    Heat treated 208 16

  • Testing

    All Osprey® metal powders are supplied with a certificate of analysis containing information on the chemical composition and particle size distribution. Information on other powder characteristics is available upon request.

  • Packaging

    A wide range of packaging options is available, from 5kgs plastic bottles to 250kg metal drums.

    5 kg (11 lbs) Plastic bottles
    6 kg (13 lbs) Plastic bottles
    10 kg (22 lbs) Plastic bottles
    20 kg (44 lbs) Metal cans
    100 kg (220 lbs) Steel drums
    150 kg (330 lbs) Steel drums
    250 kg (551 lbs) Steel drums
    All packaging materials are suitable for air, sea and road freight.

    Contact us for more information and to discuss your packaging requirements.

Disclaimer: Data and recommendations are for guidance only, and the suitability of a powder for a specific process or application can be confirmed only when we know the actual conditions. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical data without notice. This datasheet is only valid for Osprey® powder.

Osprey® Online

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Range of superalloys

Osprey® Standards* Ni Fe C Cr Mo Al Ti Nb Co B Mn Si P S Other
625 UNS N06625 58.0 min ≤5.0 ≤0.1 20.0-23.0 8.0-10.0 ≤0.4 ≤0.4 3.15-4.15 (Nb+Ta) ≤1.0 - ≤0.5 ≤0.5 ≤0.015 ≤0.015 - 625
713C UNS N07713 Bal. ≤2.5 0.08-0.20 12.0-14.0 3.8-5.2 5.0-6.5 0.5-1.0 1.8-2.8 - 0.05-0.15 - - - - Zr 0.05-0.15 713C
718 UNS N07718 50.0–55.0 Bal. ≤0.08 17.0-21.0 2.80-3.30 0.20-0.80 0.65-1.15 4.75-5.50 ≤1.00 ≤0.006 ≤0.35 ≤0.35 ≤0.015 ≤0.015 Cu ≤0.30 718
80A UNS N07080 Bal. ≤3.0 ≤0.10 18.0-21.0 - 1.0-1.8 1.8-2.7 - ≤2.0 ≤0.008 ≤1.0 ≤1.0 - ≤0.015 Cu ≤0.2, Zr ≤0.15, Pb ≤0.003 80A
90 UNS N07090 Bal. ≤1.5 ≤0.13 20.0 - 1.0-2.0 2.0 - 18.0 - - - - - - 90
H-X UNS N06002 Bal. 18 ≤0.15 21.0 9.0 - - - 1.0 ≤0.008 ≤0.1 ≤0.1 ≤0.015 ≤0.015 W 0.7

* Information about more standards is available in the datasheet for the respective alloy.

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