Red Dog T223X

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The 223X overlay alloy for steel plate has been developed for applications requiring resistance to extreme abrasion, at temperatures requiring resistance to extreme abrasion, at temperatures up to 755°C (1,400°F), combined with moderate to low impact.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNDILUTED T223X ALLOY

The properties given directly below refer only to the T223X alloy, undiluted by base material (substrate).  The properties differ from the properties of actual overlay deposits on a particular substrate, examples of which are given in the next section.

Type of alloy Iron based
Group of alloys High chromium iron
Nominal composition (undiluted) 5.6% C, 0.7% Mn, 27% Cr, 5% Mo, 1.25% W, 1.0% V, 5.5% Nb
Microstructure Hyper-Eutectic with M7C3 primary chromium carbides in an austenitic eutectic matrix, complex Mo-W-V carbides and added Nb-carbides
Typical hardness range 62-64 Rc
Cracking Yes
Abrasion resistance Excellent, very high
Impact resistance Moderate to low
Typical service temperature Up to 755°C (1,400°F)
Machining Only grinding
Flame cutting No

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF T223X OVERLAID PLATES

Standard Base plate grades:

in the USA: ASTM A-36
in the UK BSEN 10025:1993 Fe 430A (BS 4260-43A)

Typical chemical compositions and hardnesses of single and double layer overlays:

Element C Mn Cr Mo W V Nb Fe Hrc
Single layer Wt% 4.6 0.8 21 4 1 0.7 4.5 Remainder 56-58
Second layer Wt% 4.9 1 24 4.5 1.1 0.8 5 Remainder 58-6

A typical microstructure is shown.

AREAS OF INDUSTRIAL USE

T223X overlaid plates are used in many segments of industry: Steelworks, Dredging, Mining, Refineries, Cement, Glass, Timber, Power Generation Plants, Earthmoving, Sugar Mills, etc.

TYPICAL FIELDS OF APPLICATION

The 223X alloy can be used throughout the full range of temperatures from ambient up to 650°C (1200°F).

Typical applications in the higher temperature range are:

  • Burden ares of blast furnace bells and hoppers

  • Paul Wurth blast furnace charging devices

  • Blast furnace charge deflecting bars

  • Hot sinter screens

  • Hot gas/dust exhaust fan blades coke plant equipment

  • Pelletising plant equipment

  • Bottom ash screws, etc.

MACHINING, CUTTING, WELDING AND REPAIR OF T223X PLATES

Edge and surfaces may be ground with an abrasive disk.

The high chromium content of the alloy is incompatible with the use of oxy-fuel flame cutting processes.

Plasma-arc is the generally preferred method of cutting. The quality of plasma cutting excellent, in terms of both precision and cleanliness.

FURTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM KUBES ALLOYS

Kubes Alloys' access to Red Dog's proprietary technology, technical knowledge and 50 years of experience as a leader in the field, provides the basis from which to select base plate qualities and overlay alloy properties to suit specific, non-standard requirements.  This service is available from Kubes Alloys' Technical Department, which will be pleased to assist.

Kubes Alloys also has the specialized in-house capability of fabricating a wide range of components and structures, notably to ASME Code requirements, from overlaid plates.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Technical support and advice on all aspects of the selection and fabrication of Red Dog overlay plates ma be obtained by contacting Kubes Alloys directly.