AL6XN® alloy (UNS N08367) is a low carbon, high purity, nitrogen-bearing “super-austenitic” stainless alloy. The AL-6XN® alloy was designed to be a seawater resistant material and has since been demonstrated to be resistant to a broadrange of very corrosive environments. The high strength and corrosion resistance of the AL-6XN® alloy make it a better choice than the conventional duplex stainless steels and a cost effective alternative to more expensive nickel-base alloys in applications where excellent formability, weldability, strength and corrosion resistance are essential. It is also a cost-effective alternative to less expensive alloys, such as Type 316, that do not have the strength or corrosion resistance required to minimize life cycle costs in certain applications.The high nickel and molybdenum contents provide improved resistance to chloride stress-corrosion cracking. Copper (Cu) has been intentionally kept to a residual level for improved performance in seawater 40.The high alloy composition of the AL6XN® alloy resists crevice corrosion and pitting in oxidizing chloride solutions to a degree previously achieved only by nickel-base alloys and titanium.
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