Shanghai COCESS Special Alloys Co., Ltd. is a professional supplier of high-performance nickel-base and cobalt-base superalloys, offering Nimonic 90 (UNS N07090 / W.Nr. 2.4632 / China Grade GH4090 / GH90) in round bar, forged billet/ring, limited plate/sheet, and spring wire. All material is supplied in the solution-annealed (SA) condition with full traceability, PMI verification, and EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 Mill Test Report including heat analysis (verifying Ni/Cr/Co/Ti/Al), tensile results, and heat treatment record.
Nimonic 90 is a γ′-precipitation hardened Ni–Cr–Co–Ti–Al superalloy (nominal Ni–19.5Cr–18Co–2.6Ti–1.5Al, Al+Ti ≈ 3.8–4.8 wt%) qualified to BS HR 1 (Bar/Forging/Wire) and cross-referenced to AMS 5829. It is engineered for 650–870°C (1200–1600°F) creep-resistant rotating or stressed parts — turbine blades (small engines / legacy designs), nozzle guide vanes (NGVs), high-temperature springs, lock rings, and hot-section fasteners — and is not intended for large thin-walled welded fabrications (use Nimonic 263 for combustor liners).

1. Grade Cross-Reference & Standards Compliance
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System |
Designation |
|---|---|
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UNS (USA) |
N07090 |
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Trade Name |
Nimonic® 90 (orig. Wiggin / Rolls-Royce heritage) |
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DIN / EN |
2.4632 / NiCr20Co18Ti (DIN 17744 ref.) |
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China (Aviation) |
GH90 / GH4090 (procured to UNS N07090 chem. & BS HR 1 props.) |
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BS (UK) |
BS HR 1 (Bar / Forging / Wire); BS HR 2 (Sheet — limited use) |
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AMS |
AMS 5829 (bar / wire / forging related forms) |
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Weld Wire |
Matching N07090 or ERNiCr-3 (Inconel 82 — lower creep, non-primary load only) |
All COCESS shipments are matched to these specifications unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2. Product Forms & Typical Size Ranges
2.1 Round Bar (Black / Rough Turned / Centerless Ground)
Diameter: Φ8 mm – Φ300 mm (black / as-forged); Φ10–Φ100 mm precision ground (h7/h9, Ra ≤ 1.6 µm)
Length: 1000–6000 mm; random or cut-to-length
Condition: Solution annealed (1080–1150°C → oil/water quench), soft for machining / pre-form
2.2 Forging Billet / Block / Ring
Shape: Round billets, square/rectangular blocks, seamless rolled rings (OD up to 800 mm subject to ratio)
Forgeable stock: typically Φ150–Φ500 mm dia. billet
Condition: As-forged + solution annealed, or solution annealed only (customer final ages)
Custom near-net pre-forms: rough turned / pre-drilled / contoured per drawing
2.3 Plate / Sheet (Limited Availability / Made-to-Order)
Thickness: 6.0 mm – 40 mm (plate); 0.8–4.0 mm sheet on indent basis
Width × Length: 200×600 mm up to 1000×3000 mm (depending on thickness)
Condition: Solution annealed, descaled + pickled or bright annealed
Note: Large welded sheet-metal fabrications normally specify Nimonic 263 (N07263) — we stock both and can advise substitution.
2.4 Spring Wire / Precision Wire
Diameter: Φ0.30 mm – Φ8.0 mm
Condition: Annealed (soft) for customer aging; or Cold-Drawn + Pre-Aged (UTS 1300–1600 MPa, "spring temper")
Application: Valve springs, lock rings, governor springs (400–600°C design temp.)
2.5 Welding Consumables
Filler Wire: matching N07090 or ERNiCr-3 (AWS A5.14), diameters 0.8 / 1.2 / 1.6 / 2.4 mm
Covered Electrode: ENiCrWMo (on request)
Custom non-standard dimensions, oversize forgings, and machined pre-forms (rough-turned / pre-profiled) are available with lead-time quotation.
3. Material Condition & Melting Practice
Melting Route: Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) + Electro-Slag Remelting (ESR) — guarantees low S/P (S ≤ 0.008 % typical), tight Ti (2.2–3.0 %) and Al (1.0–2.0 %) control, homogeneous γ′ precipitate potential.
Delivery Condition: Solution annealed (1080–1150°C, soak per section → oil or water quench).
Nimonic 90 requires post-machining / post-forging double-ageing by the customer:
1st stage: 700–750°C × 16 h / AC or FC
2nd stage: 650°C × 16 h / AC
(Single-stage 700°C × 24 h is possible but sub-optimal for max. stress-rupture.)
Grain Size (Typical): ASTM 3–6 (forging stock / bar)
Surface Options:
Bar: Black (as-forged), Rough turned (peeled), or Centerless ground
Plate/Sheet: Descaled + pickled / Bright annealed
Wire: Soap-coated / bright / cleaned
4. Chemical & Mechanical Conformance (Summary)
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Element |
Spec Range (wt%) |
COCESS Typical |
|---|---|---|
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Ni |
Bal. |
~55–60 |
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Cr |
18.0–21.0 |
19.5 |
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Co |
15.0–21.0 |
18.0 |
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Ti |
2.2–3.0 |
2.6 |
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Al |
1.0–2.0 |
1.5 |
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Mo |
≤ 0.50 (some spec ≤1.0) |
≤0.30 |
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C |
0.04–0.10 |
0.06–0.08 |
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Fe |
≤ 3.0 (typ ≤1.0) |
≤1.0 |
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B |
≤ 0.008–0.015 |
0.004–0.006 |
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(Al+Ti) total |
3.8–4.8 % |
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Room-Temp Mechanical Minimum (Solution-Ann. + Double-Aged — BS HR 1 / AMS 5829 ref.):
Tensile Strength Rm ≥ 1050–1100 MPa (aged)
Yield Strength Rp0.2 ≥ 650–750 MPa (aged)
Elongation A₅₀ ≥ 12–15 % (bar / wire)
Hardness (aged): 34–42 HRC
Elevated-Temperature Tensile (Aged — Typical):
Rm ≈ 950–1020 MPa @ 650°C; ≈ 780–850 MPa @ 760°C; ≈ 620–690 MPa @ 815°C
Stress-Rupture (representative): 750°C / 240 MPa ≈ 1000–2000 h; 870°C / 100 MPa ≈ 500–1000 h
5. Typical Applications Supplied
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Sector |
Component |
Why Nimonic 90 |
|---|---|---|
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Aero / Industrial Gas Turbine |
Turbine blades (small / legacy engines), Nozzle Guide Vanes (NGVs), turbine shrouds |
650–870°C creep + oxidation (Al aids Al₂O₃ sub-layer) + pedigree |
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High-temp springs (valve, governor), lock rings, retaining rings |
High YS + acceptable stress-relaxation @ 400–600°C design |
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Hot-section studs / bolts (coat if > 900°C gas path) |
Strength to 870°C; coat / plate (Ag / McrAlY) for fret/resist |
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Rocket / Small Turbo-pump |
Investment cast + forged small turbine blades |
Forge + HIP capable; age to full properties |
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MRO |
Legacy engine blade/vane/spring to BS HR 1 / AMS 5829 drawing |
Full cert + dim. accuracy critical |
6. Certification & Quality Assurance
Every shipment from Shanghai COCESS includes:
✅ EN 10204 3.1 MTR (or 3.2 with third-party witness if contracted) — Heat #, Chemistry (incl. Ti/Al/Co), Room-Temp Tensile (SA & aged sample on request), Grain Size, HT Record
✅ PMI Verification Report (XRF / OES — confirms Ni≈Bal., Cr≈19.5%, Co≈18%, Ti≈2.6%, Al≈1.5%)
✅ Dimensional Inspection Report
✅ UT / PT / MT reports (on forged products or as specified — additional charge)
✅ Certificate of Origin / CO / Commercial Invoice / Packing List
Materials are fully traceable to melt shop with VIM+ESR pedigree.
7. Custom Services Offered
Cut-to-size / Band-saw / Abrasive cut — bar, billet, plate (minimal HAZ)
Rough machining / Pre-machining — forging pre-forms to near-net shape (reduce customer scrap & tool wear)
Centerless grinding / Polish — precision ground bar to h7/h9/tolerance
Third-party inspection attendance — SGS, TÜV, BV, Lloyd's as requested
Export Packing — VCI paper + polyethylene wrap + wooden crate / pallet (seaworthy / airworthy)
8. Request a Quote
Shanghai COCESS Special Alloys Co., Ltd. maintains rotating stock of Nimonic 90 (UNS N07090 / W.Nr. 2.4632) in round bar, forging billet/block, and spring wire for quick shipment worldwide. For project pricing, availability check, legacy engine MRO cross-reference, or technical clarification (BS HR 1 / AMS 5829 compliance, double-aging parameter recommendation, Nimonic 90 ↔ Nimonic 263 ↔ Inconel 718 selection guidance), please contact our sales desk:
Shanghai COCESS Special Alloys Co., Ltd.
Email: sales@cocessalloys.com
Web: https://en.cocessalloys.com
Add: Shanghai, China