Alloy 20

“ISO 9001-2008 Certified UNS N08020/ W.Nr. 2.4660

ISO Registered Since 1993”
Chemical Composition
Alloy 20 is an iron-base, austenitic alloy with excellent
corrosion resistance to a number of different Fe ........................................................... Balance
media and proves to be useful in a number of Ni..............................................32.00% to 38.00%
applications such as flue-gas desulfurization, chemical Cr .............................................19.00% to 21.00%
processing, food processing and storage as well Mo ...............................................2.00% to 3.00%
as pharmaceutical applications to name a few. Cu ................................................3.00% to 4.00%
Application of the alloy could result in real cost savings Cb + Ta .................................. (8 x C%) to 1.00%
when carefully compared to higher-cost alloys to Mn.............................................2.00% Maximum
determine if the necessary resistance is obtained Si................................................1.00% Maximum
in the chosen media. Applications are limited to a P ..............................................0.045% Maximum
maximum temperature of 1000°F per ASME. S ..............................................0.035% Maximum
C ...............................................0.07% Maximum
Resistance to Corrosion
Resistance to sulfuric acid is particularly exceptional
but the alloy shows useful resistance in phosphoric
acid, nitric acid as well as in chloride Physical Properties
environments. Alloy 20 is an excellent option
when chloride stress corrosion cracking is an Density @ Room Temp. 0.292 lb/in.3
issue and resists pitting and crevice corrosion. Poisson’s Ratio 0.31
Modulus of Elasticity (Tension) 28.0 X 103 ksi
Modulus of Rigidity 11.0 X 103 ksi
Fabrication and Heat Treatment Specific Heat (32/212°F) 0.12 Btu/lb•°F
Alloy 20 can be formed by either hot-working or Electrical Resistivity (RT) 651 ohm-cir mil/ft
cold-work using traditional methods. Hot forged Magnetic Permeability (Annealed) 1.002 @ 200Oe
material should be heated between 2100°F and
2250°F with careful temperature control insuring that
the material not fall below 1800°F prior to forging.
After hot working, anneal the material by heating to
1725°F and 1850°F for a minimum of 30 minutes per Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
inch of thickness followed by water quench.
77°F to 212°F 8.16 x 10-6 in./in.•°F
When stress relieving is desired, heat to a 77°F to 302°F 8.27 x 10-6 in./in.•°F
temperature below 1000°F followed by water 77°F to 392°F 8.37 x 10-6 in./in.•°F
quench after the desired time at temperature 77°F to 662°F 8.71 x 10-6 in./in.•°F
has been established. Annealing Alloy 20 should 77°F to 842°F 8.84 x 10-6 in./in.•°F
be between 1725°F and 1850°F for 30 minutes at 77°F to 932°F 8.91 x 10-6 in./in.•°F
temperature per inch of thickness. A lower hardness 77°F to 1652°F 9.53 x 10-6 in./in.•°F
can be obtained by heating to 2100°F but his may
have a negative effect on the stabilization of the
alloy.

Welding Alloy 20 is commonly performed via, TIG,

Thermal Conductivity @ 68°F
MIG as well as submerged arc welding (SAW) using @ 122°F 84.6 Btu•in./ft2•h•°F
either the matching filler metal, ER320LR for TIG and @ 212°F 90.8 Btu•in./ft2•h•°F
MIG and E320LR for SAW. When welding to dissimilar @ 392°F 103.0 Btu•in./ft2•h•°F
alloys such as 316 or higher alloys such as C276 and @ 572°F 114.0 Btu•in./ft2•h•°F
Alloy 22, AWS ERNiCrMo-3 can be used for TIG and @ 752°F 126.0 Btu•in./ft2•h•°F
MIG while using ENiCrMo-3 for SAW.
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 Mechanical Properties1
Annealed Material

Product Tensile Yield Minimum Elongation Reduction of Area

Form Minimum (0.2% offset) Minimum Minimum

Bar (hot or cold finished) 80 ksi 35 ksi 30% 50%

Sheet/Plate2 80 ksi 35 ksi 30% -
1. According to applicable ASTM specifications. 2. Maximum allowable hardness, 217 Brinell (95 Rockwell B scale).

Aqueous Corrosion Data1

Media Common Name Corrosion Rate (mpy)
10% H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid 13.2
20% H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid 8.4
40% H2SO4 Sulfuric Acid 6.0
70% H2SO4 @ 167°F Sulfuric Acid 5
90% H2SO4 @ 140°F Sulfuric Acid 4
90% H2SO4 @ 185°F Sulfuric Acid 15
90% H2SO4 @ 203°F Sulfuric Acid 27
10% H3NO3S Sulfamic Acid 9.6
1% HCl Hydrochloric Acid 39.6
20% C2H4O2 Acetic Acid 0.0
45% CH2O2 Formic Acid 8.4
10% C2H2O4 Oxalic Acid 31.2
50% NaOH Sodium Hydroxide 7.2
10% NaHSO4 Sodium Bisulfate 7.2
20% H3PO3 Phosphoric Acid 0.2
1. All solutions at boiling during testing unless specified.

Applicable Specifications
Alloy 20 - Form ASTM ASME European Standard
Bar B473 SB473 EN 10204-3.1
Sheet & Plate B463 SB463 EN 10204-3.1
Seamless Pipe & Tube B729 - EN 10204-3.1
Welded Pipe B464, B4741 SB464 EN 10204-3.1
Welded Tube B468 SB468 EN 10204-3.1
1. Electric fusion welded pipe material only.

Please contact Corrosion Materials for a complete list of available items from inventory.
In-house machine and weld facilities help insure that the We also supply a complete range of items in the following
most common items will be in stock. Items not in stock alloys; Alloy C276, B2, B-3®, F-255, Alloy 22, 625, 200/201, Alloy
can be fabricated in a short period of time either in-house 400, 405 and 600. Bar products are also available in K500,
or through our extensive, approved subcontractor and Alloy 800H/HT®, and Alloy 6B as well as various Ti grades.
supplier network. (800HT® is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation. B-3® is a registered trademark of
Haynes International Inc.}

The data and information contained in this pamphlet have been taken from open literature and is believed to be reliable. The information contained is
intended to be used as a guide. Corrosion Materials does not make any warranty or assume any legal liability for its accuracy, completeness or usefulness.

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