Haynes Alloy 188 Powder

Haynes Alloy 188 Powder is an oxidation resistant nickel-chromium-cobalt-tungsten alloy powder designed for high temperature service up to 2200°F. This guide covers Haynes 188 powder compositions, properties, manufacturing methods, applications, specifications, pricing, comparisons, and frequently asked questions when considering this superalloy material.

Typical Composition of Haynes Alloy 188 Powder

Element	Weight %
Nickel	Balance
Chromium	22%
Tungsten	14%
Cobalt	10%
Iron	3%
Manganese	1.25% max
Silicon	0.35% max
Carbon	0.1% max

Nickel gives ductility and chromium provides oxidation resistance. Tungsten and molybdenum for solid solution strengthening. Low carbon minimizes carbide precipitation during long exposures above 1000°F.

Key Properties and Characteristics

Haynes Alloy 188 Powder delivers an optimal balance of properties:

• Excellent oxidation resistance and thermal stability up to 2200°F from high levels of Cr and W
• Less tendency to sigma phase embrittlement than Haynes 617 alloy
• Retains strength and resists creep deformation at high operating temperatures
• More fabricable than high tungsten Rhenium alloys
• Available as gas atomized powder for additive manufacturing or powder metallurgy

Typical Applications of Haynes Alloy 188 Powder

Industry	Common Uses
Aerospace	Afterburner components, combustion liners
Gas Turbines	Transition ducts, seals, cases
Automotive	Turbocharger housings, exhaust manifolds
Petrochemical	Heat treating fixtures, reformer tubes
Thermal spray	Wear and corrosion resistant coatings

Haynes 188 resists oxidation in extreme thermal cycling environments, making it suitable for the hottest section components across diverse industries.

Haynes Alloy 188 Powder Specifications

Product Form	Standards
Wrought sheet/plate	AMS 5759, AMS 5997
Wrought bar	AMS 5759
Welding wire	AWS A5.14 ERNiCrCoW
Powder feedstock	–

No existing specifications for 188 alloy powder since most usage is in research contexts. Peroformance expectations align with wrought equivalents. Application determines acceptance criteria.

Suppliers and Pricing

Vendor	Lead Time	Price/kg
Sandvik Osprey	12 weeks	$170
Atlantic Equipment	16 weeks	$200
TLS Technik	16 weeks	$210
Special Metals Corp	12 weeks	$160

Pricing indicative for 100 kg batch. Significant volume discounts from 500 kg upwards.

Comparative Analysis

Attribute	Haynes 188	Haynes 617	Waspaloy
Max temperature	2200°F	2100°F	1800°F
Oxidation resistance	Excellent	Very Good	Moderate
Cost	Moderate	High	Low
Fabrication	Good	Challenging	Excellent

Among Ni superalloys, Haynes 188 provides the best combination of temperature capability, oxidation resistance and fabricability. Preferred over 617 when extreme thermal stability not needed.

FAQ

What particle size range is used for laser powder bed fusion?

Around 15-45 microns for most printers. Larger particles hurt density and surface finish. Too fine powders can be safety hazards.

Does Haynes 188 powder require hot isostatic pressing (HIP) post printing?

Yes, HIP helps close internal voids improving fatigue resistance. 2165°F at 15 ksi for 4 hours typical post treatment. Eliminates need for internal supports.

What environments cause Haynes 188 degradation?

Sulfidation and salt corrosion attack protective Cr2O3 scale. Long exposures above 1800°F leads to incipient melting and alloy changes. Cyclic heating into bright red heat shortens life.

Why is Haynes 188 powder expensive relative to nickel alloys?

Complex multicomponent composition with 14% tungsten significantly raises alloy costs. Manufacturing meticulous requiring vacuum or inert gas atomization, additional powder classification steps etc also adds cost.

What are common defects when printing Haynes 188 parts?

Lack of fusion defects from poor energy density or scan strategies. Residual internal stresses distorting finer features. unused alloy powder trapped inside closed volumes. Incomplete HIP diffusion hardening.

Conclusion

Haynes 188 powder combines excellent high temperature properties and oxidation resistance pivotal for additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy processing of critical components facing extreme environments. Harnessing the design freedoms of emerging manufacturing methods allows expanding usage of Haynes 188 into new applications.

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