Alloy 825 (2.4858)
It is similar to alloy 800 but has improved resistance to aqueous corrosion. It has excellent resistance to both reducing and oxidizing acids, to stress-corrosion cracking, and to localized attack such as pitting and crevice corrosion.
| | Cr | Mn | S | Si | Cr | Ni | Mo | Cu | Ti | Al | Fe |
| Min | 0.05 | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.5 | 19.5 | 38 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 22 |
| Max | - | - | - | - | 23.5 | 46 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 1.2 | - | - |
What are the characteristics of Incoloy 825?
• Excellent resistance to reducing and oxidizing acids
• Good resistance to stress-corrosion cracking
• Satisfactory resistance to localized attack like pitting and crevice corrosion
• Very resistant to sulfuric and phosphoric acids
• Good mechanical properties at both room and elevated temperatures up to approximately 550° C
• Permission for pressure-vessel use at wall temperatures up to 425°C