Introduction of 3D Printing EUROFER-97 Alloy Steel Powder
EUROFER-97 is a ferritic/martensitic stainless steel designed for nuclear energy applications. It has good radiation resistance and high corrosion resistance, and is widely studied and used in the structural materials of nuclear fusion reactors. The preparation of EUROFER-97 alloy parts by 3D printing technology (additive manufacturing) can achieve rapid prototyping of complex geo metries and improve material utilization.
Elements(wt.%)
| C | Fe | Cr | W | N | Mn | Ta | P | S | V | Si | Al | Ni | Ti |
| 0.12 | Balance | 8.91 | 1.08 | 0.02 | 0.48 | 0.14 | 0.005 | 0.004 | 0.2 | 0.04 | 0.009 | 0.02 | 0.006 |
TRUNNANO Steel Alloy Powder for 3D Printing
Characteristics of 3D Printing EUROFER-97 Alloy Steel Powder
Chemical composition: The main component is iron, containing a small amount of chromium, molybdenum, niobium and other elements, which are added to improve its performance and corrosion resistance at high temperatures.
Mechanical properties: It has high strength and toughness, and can maintain good mechanical properties at high temperatures.
Thermal stability: It has good stability at high temperatures and is suitable for the extreme environment inside nuclear fusion reactors.
Radiation resistance: It has strong resistance to neutron irradiation and can serve for a long time in a nuclear environment.
Processability: It can be well formed by 3D printing technologies such as laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) or electron beam melting (EBM).
Applications of 3D Printing EUROFER-97 Alloy Steel Powder
Nuclear fusion reactor components: such as the first wall, heat shield and other key components.
Internal structural parts of nuclear fission reactors: used to improve the safety and efficiency of the reactor.
Components in high temperature environments: such as turbine blades and other structural parts that require high temperature resistance.
Experimental devices and prototyping: Rapid prototyping technology enables complex geometric structures to be realized and accelerates the research and development process.
Special engineering applications: Due to its excellent physical and chemical properties, it is also used in some specific industrial fields.
Company Profile
Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co. Ltd. (TRUNNANO) is a trusted global chemical material supplier & manufacturer with over 12-year-experience in providing super high-quality chemicals and nanomaterials, including boride powder, nitride powder, graphite powder, sulfide powder, 3D printing powder, etc.
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Shipment Term
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FAQs of 3D Printing EUROFER-97 Alloy Steel Powder
Q: Why choose EUROFER-97 for 3D printing?
A: Mainly because of its stability at high temperatures and excellent radiation resistance, it is very suitable for nuclear energy applications.
Q: What should be paid attention to when 3D printing EUROFER-97?
A: What needs to be paid attention to is the heat treatment control during printing to avoid crack formation and ensure the mechanical properties of the final product.
Q: What steps are included in the post-processing of EUROFER-97 3D printed parts?
A: Post-processing usually includes steps such as removing support structures, surface grinding, and heat treatment to further improve the performance of the part.
Q: Compared with other alloys, how difficult is EUROFER-97 to print?
A: Due to its special chemical composition and required performance standards, EUROFER-97 is relatively difficult to print and has strict requirements on equipment and technology.
