Alloy plate is a thin sheet material made of different metals or metal alloys.It usually has better physical and chemical properties than a single metal, because alloys can combine the properties of different metals to obtain the desired properties.Alloy plates are usually used in the manufacture of various products, including aircraft parts, auto parts, building materials, electronic equipment housings, and many other applications.
The performance of the alloy plate depends on the selected metal or metal alloy combination, as well as the thickness and processing method of the plate.Some common alloy plates include stainless steel plates, aluminum alloy plates, copper alloy plates, nickel alloy plates, etc.These alloy plates have their own unique characteristics, such as corrosion resistance, strength, thermal conductivity, etc., so suitable materials can be selected according to specific needs.
| Chemical Composition |
| Grade | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Ni | Mo | T |
| ≤ |
| NM300 | 0.23 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.05 |
| NM360 | 0.25 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.05 |
| NM400 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.05 |
| NM450 | 0.35 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.55 | 0.05 |
| NM500 | 0.38 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.025 | 0.01 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.65 | 0.05 |
| Mechanical Property |
| Grade | Thickness (mm) | Tensile
strength
(MPa) | Elongation
A(%) | Surface Brinell hardness(HBW) |
| NM300 | ≤80 | ≥1000 | ≥14 | 270-330 |
| NM360 | ≤80 | ≥1100 | ≥12 | 330-390 |
| NM400 | ≤80 | ≥1200 | ≥10 | 370-430 |
| NM450 | ≤80 | ≥1250 | ≥7 | 420-480 |
| NM500 | ≤70 | - | - | ≥470 |
Alloy Steel Characteristics
Strength and hardness: Alloy plates usually have higher strength and hardness than single metal plates, which makes them perform well in environments with high stress and loads, such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, and construction.
Corrosion resistance: Many alloy plates have excellent corrosion resistance and can be used for a long time in harsh environments without damage.Stainless steel and aluminum alloy are common corrosion-resistant alloy materials.
Lightweight: Certain alloy plates, especially aluminum alloys, are relatively light, which makes them ideal for manufacturing lightweight products, such as aircraft and automobiles.
Good thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity: Some alloy plates have good thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity, making them very useful in electronic equipment and heat dissipation applications.
Processability: Alloy plates can be processed in various ways, including cutting, bending, stamping, welding and riveting, to meet specific design needs.
Alloy Steel Application
Aerospace industry: Alloy plates are widely used in the aerospace field to manufacture aircraft airframes, wings, bulkheads, engine housings and other components.Lightweight aluminum alloys and nickel-based alloys with high temperature tolerance are common material choices.
Automobile manufacturing: Alloy plates are used in automobile manufacturing to manufacture body parts, doors, hoods, wheels, and suspension components.The application of aluminum alloy in automobile manufacturing is constantly increasing to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.
Construction industry: Alloy plates can be used in building materials, such as aluminum alloy and stainless steel plates, for the manufacture of exterior wall panels, roof coverings, window frames and railings.
Electronic equipment: Alloy sheets are used in the manufacture of electronic equipment housings, radiators, connectors and circuit boards.Copper alloys are usually used for electronic thermal conductivity components, while aluminum alloys can be used for radiators and chassis.
Chemical industry: Alloy plates with strong corrosion resistance, such as stainless steel and nickel-based alloys, are commonly used in the manufacture of chemical equipment and storage tanks to deal with corrosive chemicals.
