LayrrNickel HX - Hastelloy X
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In the hottest section of a gas turbine—the combustion zone—strength is secondary to survival. The material must resist oxidising into dust.

Layrr Materials Hastelloy X is the premier choice for extreme-temperature environments. Unlike precipitation-hardened alloys (like Inconel 718) which can over-age and lose strength above 700°C, Hastelloy X relies on solid-solution strengthening. It maintains its structural integrity and forms a protective, tenacious oxide scale up to 1200°C (2200°F). We supply this powder specifically for engineers who need a material that is as printable as it is durable.

Material Behaviour & Microstructure

Hastelloy X is unique because it balances high-temperature strength with exceptional ductility.

  • Oxidation Shield: The high Chromium (22%) content ensures the formation of a stable oxide layer that protects the underlying matrix from rapid degradation in air or combustion gas.

  • Solid-Solution Strength: Molybdenum (9%) strengthens the nickel matrix without relying on gamma double prime precipitates. This makes the alloy less sensitive to thermal history and easier to weld/print.

  • Carbide Stability: Carefully controlled carbon content ensures the formation of carbides that pin grain boundaries, preventing creep deformation.

Processing Advantage: The Layrr Standard

Because it is solid-solution strengthened, Hastelloy X is significantly more "forgiving" in the additive process than Inconel 718 or 738.

  • Crack Resistance: The alloy's high ductility makes it highly resistant to strain-age cracking during the rapid solidification of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF).

  • Weldability: Excellent response to Directed Energy Deposition (DED) for repairing expensive turbine components.

  • Layrr Morphology: Our gas-atomized powder features minimal satellite particles, ensuring high packing density and reducing the risk of lack-of-fusion defects in thin-walled combustion liners.

Critical Applications

This is the default material for the "hot section" of aerospace and industrial engines:

  • Aerospace Propulsion: Combustion liners, transition ducts, and flame holders that face direct flame impingement.

  • Industrial Gas Turbines: Vanes and shrouds requiring long-term oxidation resistance.

  • Petrochemical: Furnace rolls and chemical processing components resistant to stress-corrosion cracking (SCC).

  • Nuclear: High-temperature gas-cooled reactor components.

Layrr Technical Note:

While Hastelloy X is highly printable, prolonged exposure to intermediate temperatures (650–870°C) can lead to the precipitation of secondary phases that reduce ductility. A solution annealing heat treatment (1175°C + Rapid Cool) is recommended post-printing to homogenise the grain structure and restore full ductility.


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