Hastelloy B3 Rod – Advanced Corrosion Resistant Alloy

Hastelloy B3 rod is engineered for high-demand chemical processing and aggressive service environments. This advanced nickel-molybdenum alloy offers exceptional resistance to pure hydrochloric, hydrobromic, and sulfuric acids while maintaining superior thermal stability compared to earlier B-type alloys. Designed for applications ranging from reaction vessel components to high-performance fittings, the Hastelloy B3 rod provides excellent ductility and robust weldability, even under rapid temperature cycling. Its balanced composition minimizes the formation of deleterious intermetallic phases, ensuring consistent mechanical performance and prolonged service life. With a precise chemical formulation and rigorous execution standards, this Hastelloy B3 rod meets the strictest industry requirements—making it an ideal choice for markets in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. The following tables detail the verified chemical composition, mechanical and physical properties, and relevant execution standards with corresponding product forms.

Chemical Composition (Weight %) For Hastelloy B3 Rod

Mechanical & Physical Properties for Hastelloy B3 Rod

Execution Standards & Product Forms For Hastelloy B3 Rod

*Note: The above standards are representative. Specific customer requirements may dictate alternate standards.

Applications & Q&A

Applications:
Hastelloy B3 rod is ideal for use in chemical process equipment, reaction vessels, and components in corrosive environments. It is widely applied in industries such as chemical processing, petrochemicals, and high-temperature furnaces.

Q1: What makes the Hastelloy B3 rod stand out?
A: Its optimized chemical composition delivers excellent corrosion resistance and thermal stability, ensuring reliable performance even under aggressive chemical exposure.

Q2: How does the mechanical performance of Hastelloy B3 rod compare to similar alloys?
A: With high tensile and yield strengths combined with notable ductility, Hastelloy B3 rod offers a superior balance of strength and workability compared to many conventional alloys.

Q3: Can the Hastelloy B3 rod be used in both hot and cold working processes?
A: Yes. This alloy is amenable to both hot and cold forming, with proper reannealing recommended after extensive cold work to maintain optimal corrosion resistance.

Wuxi Nickel New Material Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise integrating the production, manufacturing, and research & development of specialty alloy materials. Located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, the company specializes in precision alloys, titanium alloys, high-temperature alloys, corrosion-resistant alloys, heat-resistant steels, nickel-based welding wires, and other specialty materials, with an annual production capacity of 5,000 tonnes. Our product range includes plates, bars, wires, and strips, which are widely used in industrial electric furnaces, power‐station boilers, petrochemical plants, aerospace, marine engineering, machinery, and electronic instrumentation. These materials are characterized by high electrical resistance, high‐temperature strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and fatigue resistance. We can manufacture in compliance with national, industry, and international standards, and are also able to tailor products to meet specific customer requirements.
The company is committed to improving and enhancing its production infrastructure all year round, with a full range of production and processing equipment including vacuum smelting, hot processing, cold processing, and heat treatment. It also has various physical and chemical analysis testing facilities such as spectrometers to ensure product quality. The company has a high-quality R&D, production, and management team that is fully capable of meeting the complex requirements of the current market for material diversification, refinement, and functionalization. Our company is particularly skilled in developing and producing "specialized materials" that are suitable for the market and specific customer needs, which will be one of our company's characteristics. The company adheres to the business philosophy of "guided by market demand, driven by technological progress, and committed to optimizing and innovating materials to create greater value for customers", serving society and the market.