Material Product Data Sheet

Nickel – 20 % Chromium Powders for Thermal Spray

Thermal Spray Powder Products: Quick Facts

Metco 43C-NS, Metco 43F-NS, Metco 43VF-NS,
Classification Alloy, nickel based
Metco 5640NS, Amdry 4535
Chemical formula Ni 20Cr

1 Introduction Manufacture Gas or water atomized

Metco™ 43C-NS, Metco 43F-NS and Metco 43VF-NS are Morphology Spheroidal or irregular
nickel-chromium alloy powders manufactured by water at- Apparent density 3.1 – 4.6 g/cm3
omization with a characteristic irregular particle shape. Flow (Hall) 14 – 27 s / 50 g
Melting point 1400 °C (2550 °F)
Metco 5640NS and Amdry™ 4535 are nickel-chromium alloy Service temperature 1000 °C (1830 °F)
powders of similar chemistry, manufactured using gas atomi-
Purpose Corrosion-resistant bond coat
zation and using premium nickel raw materials. Their sphe-
roidal shape ensures freely flowing powder feed during ther- Process Atmospheric plasma spray, HVOF or
combustion powder Thermospray™
mal spray processing.

The primary use of these powders is as an oxidation-resistant

thermal sprayed bond coat material used under a variety of
thermal sprayed ceramic top coats. They can also be used
for repair and buildup coatings.

The high chromium content of these materials enhances

their resistance to oxidation and corrosion. The coatings
generated by these materials are generally smooth as-
sprayed and have a bright appearance.

1.1 Typical Uses and Applications

nn As a bond coat to improve the adherence of a subse-
quently sprayed ceramic top coat deposits
nn As an intermediate coating to mitigate thermal expansion
coefficient mismatch
nn As an oxidation and corrosive gas resistant bond coat for
service temperatures up to 1000 °C (1830 °F)
nn Dense, abrasion and oxidation resistant coatings for sal-
vage and buildup applications, such as on carbon and
low alloy carbon steel substrates

SEM photomicrographs: Top: Amdry 4535 (gas atomized),

bottom: Metco 43F-NS (water atomized).

DSMTS-0109.2 – Nickel 20% Chromium Powders

© 2014 Oerlikon Metco 1
2 Material Information

2.1 Chemical Composition

Product Weight Percent (nominal)

Ni Cr Si Fe Mn Others (max)
Metco 43C-NS Balance 19.5 1.2 1.0 1.5 0.5
Metco 43F-NS Balance 19.5 1.2 1.0 1.5 0.5
Metco 43VF-NS Balance 19.5 1.2 1.0 1.5 0.5
Metco 5640NS Balance 19.5 0.75 0.5 1.25 0.5
Amdry 4535 Balance 19.5 0.75 0.25 0.25 0.4

2.2 Additional Powder Characteristics

Product Particle Size Morphology Manufacturing Apparent Flow s/50 g Similar To

Distribution µm Method Density g/cm3
Metco 43C-NS -106 +45 Irregular Water Atomized 3.1 26.5 UNS N06003
Metco 43F-NS -63 +10 Irregular Water Atomized 3.6 21.3 UNS N06003
Metco 43VF-NS -45 +5 Irregular Water Atomized 3.6 N.R. UNS N06003
Metco 5640NS -125 +45 Spheroidal Gas Atomized N.R. N.R. UNS N06003
Amdry 4535 -53 +11 Spheroidal Gas Atomized 4.6 14.0 UNS N06003

Particle size equal to or above 45 µm determined by sieve analysis in accordance with ASTM B214, on U.S. standard sieves to ASTM E11; particle size below 45 µm
determined by laser diffraction (Microtrac) per ASTM C 1070.

N.R. = Not Reported

2.3 Key Selection Criteria nn If application using electric arc wire spray is preferred,
nn Choose the product that meets the required customer consider Metco 8443 (Ni 18Cr 6Al 2Mn) or Metco 8450
material specification. (Ni 20Cr). For more information, please see datasheet
nn Coatings of these materials can withstand service tem- DSMTS-0052.
peratures up to 1000 °C (1830 °F) nn When a good, general purpose bond coat or buildup ma-
nn Choose Metco 5640NS or Amdry 4535 for coatings with terial is needed, particularly in applications where corro-
better hot gas corrosion and oxidation resistance com- sion resistance or temperature is less of a concern, con-
pared to coatings of the water atomized products. sider a nickel-aluminum material. Material are available for
nn Products with finer particle size distributions generally thermal spray coating application using powder or wire
produce coatings with finer as-sprayed surfaces finishes, feedstock materials. Please see datasheets DS-
which may be desirable when post-coat machining of the MTS-0029 and DSMTS-0043 (powder feedstock) or
coating will be performed. datasheet DSMTS-0002 (wire feedstock).
nn For application using HVOF, choose Metco 43VF-NS or nn For applications where very high oxidation or hot corro-
Amdry 4535. sion resistance is needed, Oerlikon Metco has a large
portfolio of MCrAlY alloys. These materials can be used
2.4 Related Products as bond coats or as corrosion coatings in higher tem-
nn Self-bonding coatings with minimal surface preparation perature environments, and can be post-coat diffused for
can be accomplished using mechanically clad powders improved bonding and service characteristics. Please see
such as Metco 404NS, Metco 1101, Metco 2101ZA and datasheets DSMTS-0092, DSMTS-0093, DSMTS-0102.
Metco 2101ZB. These materials can be used to produce nn Oerlikon Metco also produces a variety of MCrAlY to
coatings with improved oxidation and thermal shock re- meet proprietary OEM specifications. These materials are
sistance in gas turbine applications. available to OEM-qualified buyers. See datasheet
nn For higher hot gas corrosion and oxidation resistance, DSMTS-0094 for more information.
self-bonding coatings of Amdry 960 and Metco 443NS
(NiCr – Al Clad) can be used.

DSMTS-0109.2 – Nickel 20% Chromium Powders

© 2014 Oerlikon Metco 2
2.5 Customer Specifications

Product Name Customer Specifications

Metco 43C-NS Boeing BMS 10-67, Type VI
Canada Pratt & Whitney CPW 215
GE B50TF40, Cl A
MTU MTS 1050
Pratt & Whitney PWA 1315
Rolls-Royce Corporation EMS 56760
Rolls-Royce plc 9507/8
Snecma DMR 33-078
U. S. Military A-A 59315/7
Metco 43F-NS Canada Pratt & Whitney CPW 217
GE B50TF40, Cl B
Jet Avion JA 1317
Pratt & Whitney PWA 1317
Rolls-Royce plc 9507/27
Snecma DMR 33-079
U. S. Military A-A 59315/6
Metco 43VF-NS Pratt & Whitney PWA 1319
U.S. Military A-A-59315/20 Type I, Class I
Metco 5640NS GE B50TF40, Cl A

3 Coating Information

3.1 Key Thermal Spray Coating Information

nn The information provided in the table is for Metco 43F-NS nn Metco 43VF-NS sprayed using a TriplexPro gun may
applied using a TriplexPro plasma spray gun. have a somewhat smoother as-sprayed surface finish,
nn Metco 43C-NS sprayed using a TriplexPro gun may have but apply with a lower deposit efficiency.
a somewhat rougher surface finish than that from other nn Significant differences can be expected when using differ-
plasma spray guns ent spray guns and processes.

Specification Metco 43F-NS

Spray Gun TriplexPro-210 (atmospheric plasma spray)
Deposit Efficiency (approx) % 69
Macrohardness As sprayed HR15N 65 – 67
Microhardness As sprayed HV0.3 240 – 280
Service Temperature Max 1000 °C 1830 °F

All reported values are nominal based on standard spray conditions and parameters.

3.2 Coating Parameters Recommended Spray Guns

Please contact your Oerlikon Metco Account Representative
Combustion Powder Atmospheric Plasma
for parameter availability. For specific coating application
Metco 6P-II series Metco F4 series
­requirements, the services of Oerlikon Metco’s Coating
­Solution Centers are available. Metco 9MB series
TriplexPro series
SinplexPro series

DSMTS-0109.2 – Nickel 20% Chromium Powders

© 2014 Oerlikon Metco 3
4 Commercial Information

4.1 Ordering Information and Availability

Product Order No. Package Size Availability Distribution

Metco 43C-NS 1000054 5 lb (approx. 2.25 kg) Stock Global
Metco 43F-NS 1000068 5 lb (approx. 2.25 kg) Stock Global
Metco 43VF-NS 1000438 5 lb (approx. 2.25 kg) Stock Global
Metco 5640NS 1030107 5 lb (approx. 2.25 kg) Stock Global
Amdry 4535 1001066 10 lb (approx. 4.5 kg) Special Order Global

4.2 Handling Recommendations 4.3 Safety Recommendations

nn Store in the original container in a dry location. See SDS 50-112 (Safety Data Sheet) in the version localized
nn Open containers should be stored in a drying oven to for the country where the material will be used. SDS are
prevent moisture pickup. available from the Oerlikon web site at
nn Tumble contents prior to use to prevent segregation. www.oerlikon.com/metco (Resources – Safety Data Sheets).

Information is subject to change without prior notice.

DSMTS-0109.2 – Nickel 20% Chromium Powders www.oerlikon.com/metco

© 2014 Oerlikon Metco [email protected]