Shenango Nx
Shenango NX is a cast product that is available in thin plates, thin-walled tube shapes, and complex ladel and nozzle shapes. NX can also be supplied with cross sections of several inches.
Shenango NX has higher strength than Shenango RX and has excellent oxidation resistance. NX falls between RB and RX materials in temperature use up to 1500ºC. In addition to its structual properties, NX has excellent wear properties and is resistant to corrorsion and errosion by molten non-ferrous metals.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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NITRIDE BONDED SILICON CARBIDE |
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| Bulk Density | 2.7 gm/cc |
| Porosity | 12% – 14% |
| Modulus of Rupture | 18,000 – 21,000 psi 125 – 147 MPa |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (x 10-6 / ºC ) (Room Temperature to 1400ºC) |
4.7 |
| Maximum Use Temperature | 2650ºF 1450ºC |
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TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
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| Element | % of Mix |
| SiC | 59% |
| Si3N4 | 40% |
| Oxides | Less than 1% |
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STANDARD TOLERANCES |
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| Beams: | |
| Length and Width | +/- 1/8" +/- 3.2mm |
| Cross Section | +/- 0.050" +/- 1.3mm |
| Wall Thickness | 0.250" – 0.370" |
| Camber Maximum | 0.2% |
| Plates: | |
| Length and Width | +/- 1/8" +/- 3.2mm |
| Thickness | +/- 1/32" +/- 0.8mm |
| Flatness | 0.2% measured on diagonal |
| Features | +/- 0.8" +/- 20.3mm |
*These are typical properties only and are not to be used as specifications
DATE: 04/06/2005
Contact Info
606 McCleary AvenueP.O. Box 120
New Castle, PA 16103
Phone: (724) 652-6668
Fax: (724) 652-6664
Fax: (724) 652-6664