Specification Sheet: Alloy 800H/800HT

(UNS N08810, UNS N08811) W. Nr. 1.4958, 1.4959

Nickel-Iron-Chromium Alloys Designed to Resist Oxidation and
Carburization with Higher Creep and Stress Rupture Properties than
Alloy 800 (UNS N08800)
Alloys 800H (UNS N08810) and Applications
800HT (UNS N08811) are dual-
certifiable Nickel-Iron-Chromium •C
 hemical and Petrochemical Processing — process equipment for the
materials that resist oxidation, production of ethylene, ethylene dichloride, acetic anhydride, ketene,
carburization and other high nitric acid and oxy-alcohol
temperature corrosion. The chemical •P
 etroleum Refining — steam/hydrocarbon reformers and
composition of the two alloys are hydrodealkylation units
identical to Alloy 800 (UNS N08800),
•P
 ower Generation — steam super-heaters and high temperature heat
with the exception of the higher level
exchangers in gas-cooled nuclear reactors, heat exchangers and
of carbon present in both grades — 
piping systems in coal-fired power plants
(0.05 – 0.10%) in alloy 800H, and
(0.06 – 0.10%) in alloy 800HT. Alloy •T
 hermal Processing Fixtures — radiant tubes, muffles, retorts and
800HT also has an addition of up 1.0 fixtures for heat-treating furnaces
in/in/°F
% aluminum and titanium. In
addition to the chemistry restrictions,
both alloys receive a high Standards
temperature annealing treatment that ASTM................ B 409
produces an average grain size of ASME................ SB 409
ASTM 5 or coarser. The restricted
AMS.................. 5871
chemical compositions, combined
with the high temperature anneal,
assure these materials have greater Chemical Analysis
creep and rupture strength when
compared to Alloy 800. Weight % (all values are maximum unless a range is otherwise indicated)
Alloy 800H has good creep- Element 800H 800HT
rupture properties at temperatures
Nickel 30.0 min. – 35.0 max. 30.0 min. – 35.0 max.
above 1100°F (600°C). It remains
ductile during long term use at Chromium 19.0 min. – 23.0 max. 19.0 min. – 23.0 max.
temperatures below 1290°F (700°C)
Iron 39.5 39.5
due to a maximum titanium and
aluminum content of 0.7%. Alloy 800 Carbon 0.05 min. – 0.10 max. 0.06 min. – 0.10 max.
with a standard anneal is
Manganese 1.50 1.50
recommended for service below
1100°F (600°C). Alloy 800H resists Phosphorus 0.045 0.045
reducing, oxidizing and nitriding
Sulfur 0.015 0.015
atmospheres, as well as,
atmospheres that alternate between Silicon 1.0 1.0
reducing and oxidizing. The alloy
remains stable in long term high Aluminum 0.15 min. – 0.60 max. 0.25 min. – 0.60 max.
temperature service. Titanium 0.15 min. – 0.60 max. 0.25 min. – 0.60 max.
Alloy 800HT has excellent creep Aluminum & Titanium 0.30 min. – 1.20 max. 0.85 min. – 1.20 max.
strength at temperatures above
1290°F (700°C). If the application
involves frequent temperature
excursions under 1290°F (700°C) or Physical Properties
parts of are permanently exposed to Density Specific Heat
a temperature below 1290°F (700°C), 0.287 lbs / in3 0.11 BTU/lb-°F (32 – 212°F)
Alloy 800H should be utilized. The 7.94 g /cm3 460 J/kg-°K (0 –100°C)
high temperature resistance of Alloy
800HT is comparable to Alloy 800H. Modulus of Elasticity Thermal Conductivity 212°F (100°C)
It also remains stable in long term 28.5 x 106 psi 10.6 BTU/hr/ft2/ft/°F
high temperature service. 196.5 GPa 18.3 W/m-°K
Alloys 800H and 800AT are easily Melting Range Electrical Resistivity
welded and processed by standard 2475 – 2525°F 59.5 Microhm-in at 68°F
shop fabrication practices. 1357 – 1385°C 99 Microhm-cm at 20°C

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Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Temperature Range

°F °C in / in °F cm /cm °C

200 93 7.9 x 10-6 14.4 x 10-6

400 204 8.8 x 10-6 15.9 x 10-6

600 316 9.0 x 10-6 16.2 x 10-6

Results of cyclic oxidation tests at 1800°F (980°C). Cycles consisted of 15 min heating
and 5 min800
cooling in air. 427 9.2 x 10-6 16.5 x 10-6
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1000 538 9.4 x 10-6 16.8 x 10-6
Alloy 600
01200 649 9.6 x 10-6 17.1 x 10-6
Alloys 800H and 800HT
Weight Change, mg/c, 2

-1001400 760 9.9 x 10-6 17.5 x 10-6

309 Stainless Steel
1600 871 10.2 x 10-6 18.0 x 10-6
-200
304 Stainless Steel
-300
Mechanical Properties
Typical Values at 70°F (21°C)
-400

Yield Strength Ultimate Tensile Elongation

-500
0.2%
0 Offset 200 Strength
400 600 in 2 in.
800 Hardness1000
psi (MPa) Cyclic Exposure
psi (MPa) Time, h %

29,000 200 77,000 531 52 126 Brinell

High-temperature strength tensile properties of Alloys 800H and 800HT

Temperature, ˚C
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
110
700
100
Elongation, %

90 600

80
Tensile Strength
500
70
Stress, MPa

60 400
Stress, ksi

Elongation
50
300
40

30 Yield Strength 200

(0.2% Offset)
20
100
10

0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Temperature, ˚F

Typical creep strength of Alloys 800H and 800HT

100 600

1200˚F (650˚C)
1300˚F (706˚C)
1400˚F (760˚C) 100
10
1600˚F (870˚C)
Stress, MPa
Stress, ksi

1700˚F (925˚C)

1800˚F (980˚C)

2000˚F (1095˚C) 10
1
 (0.2% Offset)
20
100
10

0
Creep0 0and200Rupture
400 Properties
600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Results of cyclic oxidation tests at
2000°F (1095°C). Cycles consisted of 15 min.
The tight chemistry control andTemperature,
solution annealing
˚F heat treatment were heating and 5 min. cooling in air.
designed to provide optimum creep and rupture properties for Alloys 800H and
800HT. The following charts detail the outstanding creep and rupture +100
properties of these alloys.
Alloy 601
0

Weight Change, mg/cm 2

Typical creep strength of Alloys 800H and 800HT
-100
100 600 Alloys 800H
and 800HT
-200
1200˚F (650˚C) Alloy 600
1300˚F (706˚C)
1400˚F (760˚C) 100 -300
10
1600˚F (870˚C)

Stress, MPa
Stress, ksi

1700˚F (925˚C) -400

1800˚F (980˚C)
-500
2000˚F (1095˚C) 10 0 200 400 600 800 1000
1
Cyclic Exposure Time, h

1
0.1
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1.0
Creep Rate, %/h

Representative Rupture-Strength Values for Alloys 800H/800HT

Temperature 10,000 h 30,000 h 50,000 h 100,000 h

°F °C ksi MPa ksi MPa ksi MPa ksi MPa

1200 650 17.5 121 15.0 103 14.0 97 13.0 90

1300 705 11.0 76 9.5 66 8.8 61 8.0 55

1400 760 7.3 50 6.3 43 5.8 40 5.3 37

1500 815 5.2 36 4.4 30 4.1 28 3.7 26

1600 870 3.5 24 3.0 21 2.8 19 2.5 17

1700 925 1.9 13 1.6 11 1.4 10 1.2 8.3

1800 980 1.2 8.3 1.0 6.9 0.9 6.2 0.8 5.5


Oxidation Resistance
The combination of the high nickel and chromium content in alloys 800H
and 800HT provides excellent oxidation resistance properties to both alloys.
The results of cyclic oxidation tests at both 1800°F (980°C) and 2000°F
(1095°C) are shown below.
Results of cyclic oxidation tests at 1800°F (980°C). Cycles consisted of 15 min heating
and 5 min cooling in air.

+100

Alloy 600
0
Alloys 800H and 800HT
Weight Change, mg/c, 2

-100
309 Stainless Steel
-200
304 Stainless Steel
-300

-400

-500
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Cyclic Exposure Time, h

High-temperature strength tensile properties of Alloys 800H and 800HT

Corrosion Resistance
The high nickel and chromium content of Alloys 800H and 800HT generally
means they will have very similar aqueous corrosion resistance. The alloys
have corrosion resistance that is comparable to 304 when used in nitric and
organic acid service. The alloys should not be used in sulfuric acid service.
They are subject to chromium carbide precipitation if in service for prolonged
exposure in the 1000 – 1400°F (538 – 760°C) temperature range.
Since Alloys 800H and 800AT were developed primarily for high-
temperature strength, corrosive environments to which these grades are
exposed normally involve high temperature reactions such as oxidation
and carburization.

Fabrication Data
Alloys 800H and 800HT can be easily welded and processed by standard
shop fabrication practices. However, because of the high strength of the alloys,
they require higher powered process equipment than standard austenitic
stainless steels.

Hot Forming
The hot-working temperature range for Alloy 800H and 800HT is
1740 – 2190°F (950 – 1200°C) if deformation is 5 percent or greater. If the degree
of hot deformation is less than 5 percent a hot working temperature range
between 1560 – 1920°F (850 – 1050°C) is recommended. If the hot working
metal temperature falls below the minimum working temperature, the piece
must be re-heated. The alloys should be water quenched or rapid air cooled
through the temperature range of 1000 – 1400°F (540 – 760°C). Alloys 800H and
800HT require solution annealing after hot working to ensure optimal creep
resistance and properties.

Cold Forming
The alloys should be in the annealed condition prior to cold forming. Work
hardening rates are higher than the austenitic stainless steels. This should be
taken into account when selecting process equipment. An intermediate heat
treatment may be necessary with a high degree of cold working or with more
than 10 percent deformation.

Welding
Alloys 800H and 800AT can be readily welded by most standard processes
including GTAW (TIG), PLASMA, GMAW (MIG/MAG), and SMAW (MMA). The
material should be in the solution-annealed condition, and free from grease,
markings or scale. A post weld heat treatment is not necessary. Brushing with
a stainless steel wire brush after welding will remove the heat tint and produce
a surface area that does not require additional pickling.

Machining
Alloys 800H and 800AT should preferably be machined in the annealed
condition. Since the alloys are prone to work–hardening, only low cutting
speeds should be used and the cutting tool should be engaged at all times.
Adequate cut depth is necessary to assure avoiding contact with the
previously formed work-hardened zone.

The information and data in this product data sheet are accurate to the best of our knowledge and
belief, but are intended for informational purposes only, and may be revised at any time without
notice. Applications suggested for the materials are described only to help readers make their own
evaluations and decisions, and are neither guarantees nor to be construed as express or implied
warranties of suitability for these or other applications.
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