Key Properties and Characteristics:
High-Temperature Strength:
L605 maintains its strength and resistance to oxidation even at very high temperatures, making it suitable for demanding applications.
Oxidation and Corrosion Resistance:
The alloy exhibits excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion, especially in oxidizing environments, up to 1093°C (2000°F).
Wear and Galling Resistance:
It also demonstrates good resistance to wear and galling, further enhancing its suitability for high-stress applications.
Biocompatibility:
L605 can be used in medical implants, such as heart valves, due to its biocompatibility, but requires a specific recrystallization process to optimize grain size for strength and ductility.
Non-magnetic:
L605 is non-magnetic, which is a desirable property in certain applications.
Industrial Applications:
Aerospace:
L605 is extensively used in gas turbine engines for components like turbine blades, vanes, and combustion chamber liners.
Land-based Gas Turbines:
The alloy is also used in land-based gas turbines for power generation.
Industrial Furnaces:
L605 is utilized in industrial furnaces for components like muffles and liners in high-temperature kilns.
Medical Devices:
It's used in medical implants, such as heart valves, due to its biocompatibility.
