Aermet 100, Wire,UNS K92580,E FORU

British Specs:，American Specs:AMS 6532 Bar and Forgings，German Specs:

### **Product Datasheet: Aermet® 100 Wire (UNS K92580)** --- #### **1. Product Overview** Aermet® 100 Wire is a premium-grade wire product manufactured from ultra-high-strength secondary hardening steel, designed for applications requiring exceptional strength and reliability in continuous or segmented forms. This wire product maintains the outstanding mechanical properties of Aermet 100 alloy while offering the flexibility and processing advantages of wire forms. Available in various diameters and tempers, it serves critical applications in aerospace, defense, and specialized industrial sectors where maximum strength-to-weight ratio is essential. --- #### **2. Chemical Composition (Weight %)** | Element | Min (%) | Max (%) | Balance | |---------|----------|----------|---------| | Iron (Fe) | - | - | Balance | | Nickel (Ni) | 11.00 | 12.50 | - | | Cobalt (Co) | 13.00 | 14.00 | - | | Chromium (Cr) | 3.00 | 3.40 | - | | Molybdenum (Mo)| 1.20 | 1.40 | - | | Carbon (C) | 0.21 | 0.25 | - | | Manganese (Mn) | - | 0.10 | - | | Silicon (Si) | - | 0.10 | - | | Phosphorus (P) | - | 0.005 | - | | Sulfur (S) | - | 0.005 | - | --- #### **3. Physical & Mechanical Properties** **A. Mechanical Properties (After Final Heat Treatment)** - **Tensile Strength:** 1,795-1,930 MPa (260-280 ksi) - **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 1,655-1,795 MPa (240-260 ksi) - **Elongation:** 10-14% - **Reduction in Area:** 50-60% - **Hardness:** 50-54 HRC - **Torsional Strength:** 1,240-1,380 MPa (180-200 ksi) - **Fatigue Strength:** Excellent performance in cyclic loading applications **B. Physical Properties** - **Density:** 7.86 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) - **Modulus of Elasticity:** 200 GPa (29×10⁶ psi) - **Shear Modulus:** 77 GPa (11.2×10⁶ psi) - **Thermal Conductivity:** 25 W/m·K (70°F) - **Electrical Resistivity:** 0.40 μΩ·m - **Thermal Expansion Coefficient:** 11.2 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-100°C) **C. Standard Wire Specifications** - **Diameter Range:** 0.10-6.00 mm (0.004-0.236 inches) - **Diameter Tolerance:** ±0.005 mm for precision grades - **Spool Sizes:** 100-500 mm (4-20 inch) diameter - **Surface Finish:** Bright, coated, or plated options - **Temper Conditions:** Annealed, hard-drawn, or heat-treated --- #### **4. Product Applications** **Aerospace Applications** - Aircraft control cable systems - Safety wire applications - Spring components for critical systems - Fastener manufacturing stock - Wire EDM electrode material **Defense Applications** - Armor piercing core wire - Weapon system components - Military vehicle control systems - Ordnance device components - Special projectile components **Industrial Applications** - High-strength spring wire - Wire form components - Fastener manufacturing - Cutting wire for abrasive applications - Medical device components **Specialized Applications** - Musical instrument strings - High-performance springs - Precision shafting - Test and measurement components - Research and development applications --- #### **5. International Standards & Specifications** | Standard Body | Specification Number | Title | |---------------|----------------------|-------| | AMS | 6532 | Steel Bars, Forgings, and Rings (Applicable) | | UNS | K92580 | Unified Numbering System | | ASTM | A493 | Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods | | MIL | MIL-DTL-32375 | Detail Specification for Steel | | ISO | 6892-1 | Metallic materials - Tensile testing | --- #### **6. Processing & Fabrication** **Heat Treatment Guidelines** - **Solution Treatment:** 900°C ± 10°C, rapid quench - **Aging Treatment:** 480°C ± 5°C for 3-5 hours - **Stress Relieving:** Available for specific applications - **Annealing:** 650°C ± 10°C for soft condition **Fabrication Characteristics** - **Formability:** Excellent in annealed condition - **Weldability:** Not recommended in aged condition - **Machinability:** Good with proper tooling - **Surface Treatment:** Plating and coating compatible - **Springback:** Predictable and consistent --- #### **7. Quality Assurance** **Standard Testing** - **Dimensional Verification:** Laser micrometer inspection - **Surface Quality:** 100% visual inspection - **Mechanical Properties:** Sample testing from each lot - **Chemical Analysis:** Ladle and product certification - **Spooling Quality:** Uniform winding inspection **Specialized Testing** - **Torsion Testing:** For spring applications - **Wrap Testing:** Ductility verification - **Surface Defect Detection:** Eddy current testing - **Microstructural Analysis:** Grain structure verification --- #### **8. Technical Advantages** **Performance Benefits** - **High Strength-to-Weight Ratio:** Exceptional for weight-sensitive applications - **Superior Fatigue Resistance:** Excellent for dynamic applications - **Corrosion Resistance:** Better than conventional high-strength wires - **Consistent Properties:** Uniform throughout length - **Temperature Stability:** Maintains properties across temperature range **Processing Advantages** - **Consistent Diameter:** Tight tolerance control - **Surface Quality:** Minimal defects and imperfections - **Spooling Precision:** Tangle-free packaging - **Batch Consistency:** Reproducible performance - **Technical Support:** Application engineering available --- **Packaging & Handling:** - Protective spool packaging - Moisture-resistant wrapping - Clear identification and certification - Custom packaging available **Contact Information:** [Your Company Information] *Note: All mechanical properties are typical values and may vary based on specific processing conditions and heat treatment parameters. Consult official material specifications for definitive requirements and application recommendations.*

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 2572 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.