800HT Seamless Tubes

Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tube

UNS N08811 | 1.4959 | ASTM B407
Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tube (N08811 / 1.4959) is manufactured to ASTM B407 from tube billet, cold-drawn to the required outside diameter and wall thickness. Supplied from our Wenzhou mill with EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate, PMI and dimensional inspection on request.
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Incoloy 800HT Product Overview and Advantages

What is Seamless Incoloy 800HT Tubing?

SeamlessIncoloy 800HT tubing (UNS N08811) is a high-performance nickel-iron-chromium alloy tube specifically engineered for long-term service in high-temperature and high-stress environments.

Unlike welded tubing, seamless Incoloy 800HT tubes are produced through hot piercing and precision cold drawing from a solid billet, resulting in a continuous metallurgical structure without weld seams. This seamless construction improves pressure integrity, creep resistance, and structural reliability in critical industrial systems.

The 800HT designation represents an advanced version of the Incoloy 800 alloy family. It features:

  • Controlled carbon content: 0.05 – 0.10%
  • Optimized Aluminum + Titanium (Al + Ti): 0.85 – 1.20%
  • High-temperature solution annealing treatment

This metallurgical design significantly enhances creep strength and stress-rupture resistance at temperatures above 1100°F (593°C), making Incoloy 800HT seamless tubing ideal for petrochemical furnaces, steam reformers, and high-temperature heat exchangers.

Key Technical Advantages of Seamless Incoloy 800HT Tubes

Seamless Incoloy 800HT tubes provide outstanding performance in extreme thermal and chemical environments:

Enhanced Creep and Stress-Rupture Strength

Optimized carbon and Al+Ti content significantly increases creep resistance compared with Incoloy 800 (N08800) and Incoloy 800H (N08810), allowing reliable operation in long-term high-temperature service.

Exceptional High-Temperature Stability

The alloy maintains a stable austenitic microstructure and excellent mechanical strength during prolonged exposure to temperatures up to 2012°F (1100°C).

Superior Oxidation and Carburization Resistance

The high nickel and chromium content provides strong resistance to:

  • Oxidation
  • Carburization
  • Nitriding

This makes the alloy particularly suitable for petrochemical furnaces and heat-treatment equipment.

Seamless Structural Integrity

The seamless production process eliminates longitudinal weld seams, removing potential weak points such as heat-affected zones (HAZ) and ensuring uniform thermal expansion under cyclic heating conditions.

Excellent Fabrication and Weldability

Despite its high-temperature strength, Incoloy 800HT tubing remains readily formable and weldable, using compatible filler metals for reliable fabrication.

Incoloy 800HT Product Specifications and Data

To provide a comprehensive overview of this high-performance material, here are the detailed technical specifications and performance data for Incoloy 800HT.

Table 1: Chemical Composition of Incoloy 800HT Under ASTM B407

The enhanced strength of Incoloy 800HT is a direct result of its controlled carbon, aluminum, and titanium content, while retaining the essential nickel and chromium levels for heat and corrosion resistance.

GradeNiCuFeMnCSiSCrAlTiPOthers
80030.00-35.00≤0.75≥39.50≤1.50≤0.10≤1.00≤0.01519.00-23.000.15-0.600.15-0.60≤0.045-
800H30.00-35.00≤0.75≥39.5≤1.500.05-0.10≤1.00≤0.01519.00-23.000.15-0.600.15-0.60--
800HT30.00-35.00≤0.75≥39.5≤1.500.06-0.10≤1.00≤0.01519.00-23.000.25-0.600.25-0.60≤0.045AL+Ti=
0.85-1.20

Incoloy 800HT is specifically designed to maintain its strength and shape in high-stress, high-temperature applications.

Typical Mechanical Properties of Incoloy 800HT Under ASTM B407

Tensile StrengthYield StrengthElongationHardness
≥ 450 MPa≥ 170 MPa≥ 30%≤ 192 HB

These physical properties highlight the material's ability to perform reliably under extreme thermal conditions.

Typical Physical Properties of Incoloy 800HT Under ASTM B407

DensityMelting PointThermal ExpansionThermal ConductivityModulus of ElasticityElectrical Resistivity
8.03 g/cm³1357 - 1400 °C approx.15.0 µm/m·°C (20-100°C)11.2 W/m·K (20°C)196 GPa1.06 x 10⁻⁶ Ω·m (20°C)

Table 4: The Standard of Seamless Incoloy 800HT Pipe ASTM B407 Size Tolerance Chart :

Cold-Finished Pipes and Tubes:

Specified/Calculated Nominal OD (Inches)Permissible Variation (Inches)Specified/Calculated Nominal OD (mm)Permissible Variation (mm)
0.500 to 5⁄8, excl.±0.00512.7 to 15.8, excl.±0.127
5⁄8 to 1 1⁄2, incl.±0.007515.8 to 38.1, incl.±0.190
Over 1 1⁄2 to 3 1⁄2, incl.±0.010Over 38.1 to 88.9, incl.±0.254
Over 3 1⁄2 to 4 1⁄2, incl.±0.015Over 88.9 to 114.3, incl.±0.381
Over 4 1⁄2 to 6, incl.±0.020Over 114.3 to 152.4, incl.±0.508
Over 6 to 6 5⁄8, incl.±0.025Over 152.4 to 168.3, incl.±0.635
Specified/Calculated Nominal OD (Inches)Permissible Variation (Inches)Specified/Calculated Nominal OD (mm)Permissible Variation (mm)
2 1⁄2 to 5 1⁄2, excl.±0.03163.5 to 139.7, excl.±0.787
5 1⁄2 to 9 1⁄4, incl.±0.047139.7 to 234.9, incl.±1.19
ConditionSpecified/Calculated Nominal OD (Inches)Permissible Variation (Wall Thickness)
Cold-Finished0.500 to 5⁄8, excl.±15.0%
5⁄8 to 4 1⁄2, incl.±10.0%
Over 4 1⁄2 to 6 5⁄8, incl.±12.5%
Hot-Finished2 1⁄2 to 9 1⁄4, incl.±12.5%

Major Industrial Applications of Seamless Incoloy 800HT Tube

IndustryTypical Applications

Due to its high creep strength and excellent high-temperature corrosion resistance, seamless Incoloy 800HT tubes are widely used in demanding industrial sectors:

IndustryTypical Applications
Petrochemical & Chemical Processing
  • Ethylene furnace quench systems
  • Steam methane reformer (SMR) pigtails
  • High-temperature heat exchangers
Power Generation
  • Superheater and reheater tubes
  • High-temperature steam pipelines
  • Nuclear and coal-fired power plant systems
IndustryTypical Applications
Industrial Heat Treatment
  • Furnace radiant tubes
  • Retorts and muffles
  • Conveyor systems for heat-treating equipment
Renewable Energy Systems
  • Concentrated solar power (CSP) receivers
  • Thermal energy storage systems

Incoloy 800HT Incoloy 800 Series Comparison

Property

Incoloy 800 (N08800)

Incoloy 800H (N08810)

Incoloy 800HT (N08811)

Carbon Content

≤0.10%

0.05 - 0.10%

0.05 - 0.10%

Al +Ti Content

0.30% - 1.20%

0.30% - 1.20%

0.85% - 1.20%

Annealing Temp

Mill Anneal

High-Temp Anneal

High-Temp Anneal

Best Used For

General Corrosion

Creep Resistance

Maximum Creep Strength

Incoloy 800HT Comparison with Other High-Performance Alloys

*Note:Nickel 201 is recommended for temperatures above 600°F to prevent graphitization.

Alloy Grade

Common Standards

Key Advantage

Max Service Temp

Best For...

Inconel 601

UNS N06601

Exceptional Oxidation

2200°F (1204°C)

Furnace components, Radiant tubes

Incoloy 800HT

UNS N08811

Maximum Creep Strength

2012°F (1100°C)

Ethylene furnaces, Steam reformers

Nickel 200

UNS N02200

Caustic Resistance

600°F (315°C)*

Caustic soda (NaOH) handling

Super DuplexS32760

UNS S32760

PREN ≥41  Strength

600°F (315°C)

Offshore Oil & Gas, Desalination

Inconel 625

UNS N06625

Pitting & Fatigue Res.

1800°F (982°C)

Marine exhaust, Chemical reactors

Frequently Asked Questions About Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tubes

What is Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tube?

Seamless Incoloy 800HT tubing (UNS N08811) is a high-performance nickel-iron-chromium alloy tube specifically engineered for long-term service in high-temperature and high-stress environments.

Which standards does Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tube comply with?

Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tube is produced to ASTM B407.

What are the typical applications of Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tube?

Typical uses of Incoloy 800HT Seamless Tube include: Ethylene furnace quench systems; Steam methane reformer (SMR) pigtails; High-temperature heat exchangers; Superheater and reheater tubes.

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Incoloy 800HT Related Grades and Product Forms

Other grades in the Xinzhe seamless range, and the same alloy in alternative product forms:

Product ranges:Incoloy Alloy Pipes·Stainless Steel Pipes