VDM® Powder 738 LC
VDM® Powder 738LC is the low carbon powder variant of a precipitation hardenable nickel-base alloy for use in additive manufacturing. The alloy is strengthened mainly through the precipitation of ’-phase with Ni3(Al, Ti).
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
- Physical Properties
Y - The test can be performed; Standard inspection certificate contains particle size distribution and chemical analysis.
Product families
Applications
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Alloys
Other characteristics
- Brand
- VDM
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Features
- VDM® Powder 738LC is characterized by:
- spherical particles with low level of satellites
- high purity and reproducibility level
- low oxygen content
- small amount of porosity
- good flowability
- high apparent and tap density
- Handling
Please note that powder transportation may result in segregation of particle sizes.; Do not open the container in humid environment.; After contact with air the powder has limited storability.; Humidity can influence the powder properties.
- PACKAGING
The whole production and packaging process at VDM Metals is under argon and the powder has no contact to atmos-phere. The standard powder is packed in plastic bags (5 kg/10 kg/20 kg) under argon inside of sealed plastic drums (6l).
- Availability
According to the requirements of the powder based processes, VDM® Powder 738LC is available in a wide range of particle fractions from 15 to 250 μm. The typical powder atomization yield ranges from 0.1 to 300 μm. After atomization, the powder is sieved and air classified according to customers specifications. All production and handling operations are carried out under protective atmosphere (argon).; Standard particle fractions; D50 [μm] (tolerance +/-5 μm); The determination of the PSD is done by laser diffraction according to ASTM B822.
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Labeling Claims
- High Purity
- Applicable Processes
- 3D Printing
- Coatings Manufacturing
- Chemical Composition
Depending on the use conditions, stricter analysis limits apply to certain alloy elements.
- Chemical Base
- High Density
- High Flowability
- Low Oxygen Content
- Oxidation Resistance
- Designations and Standards
- Material designation
- *only chemical analysis except Zr.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
17 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Content | 3.20 - 3.70 | wt. % |
| Boron Content | 0.007 - 0.012 | wt. % |
| Carbon Content | 0.09 - 0.13 | wt. % |
| Cobalt Content | 3.00 - 9.00 | wt. % |
| Chromium Content | 15.70 - 16.30 | wt. % |
| Iron Content | max. 0.10 | wt. % |
| Manganese Content | max. 0.02 | wt. % |
| Molybdenum Content | 1.50 - 2.00 | wt. % |
| Nitrogen Content | max. 0.02 | wt. % |
| Niobium Content | 0.60 - 1.10 | wt. % |
| Oxygen Content | max. 0.03 | wt. % |
| Sulfur Content | max. 0.015 | wt. % |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density (20°C) | max. 8.11 | g/cm³ |
| Melting Range | 1230 - 1315 | °C |
