Eutectic Powder Cross Reference 

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Description

Hardness

Density

PA # 2

44

29096 19985

General purpose machinable Ni base alloy powder for salvage and buildup applications. Coatings can be machined to excellent finish using Carbide tools. Useful for general buildup and salvage of miss-machined and worn out components, also has excellent corrosion resistance.

Rb 80-87

7.4 glcc

PA # 3

51

29061 19850

Copper base alloy powder for buildup for soft bearing applications. Resists wear by fretting & hard surfaces. Can be machined with Carbide tipped tools. Excellent for miss-machined or worn out components of Copper alloys, for soft bearing applications like piston guides.

Rb 80-85

6 glcc

PA # 4

451

29021 19910

Ni base alloy consisting of Ni-Cr-B-Si and Aluminum for resistance to hard wear and cavitation. Used as a general purpose corrosion resistant hard buildup material. Can be finished by grinding only. Excellent application for fuel pump rotors, screw conveyors, piston rods, wire drawing capstans, cam followers, worn out and miss-machined components where hard grindable coatings are required.

Rc 32-39

7.6 g/cc

PA # 5

41C

29011 19300

Stainless steel non-magnetic type powder which produces smooth, dense coatings which can be finished to a mirror finish using Carbide tipped tools. Used where fine corrosion resistant coatings are required.

Rb 83-92

6.5 g/cc

PA # 6

42C

29012 19400

A High Carbon, High Chrome magnetic type stainless steel powder for tough machinable coatings with high abrasion resistance. Used for buildup of worn out and miss-machined components where resistance to abrasive wear and wear due to mechanical shock is suggested. Typical examples are automobile crankshafts.

Rc 35

6.3 glcc

PA # 7

xxx

10224 10680

A self-fluxing Nickel base powder for soft machinable spray and fuse applications. Has excellent wetting properties even for joining or repairing cracks, blowholes in cast iron and repairs of glass molds.

Rc 13-20

Fusing temp:
2000°F

PA # 8

14E

23025 12495

A self-fluxing Ni base powder for fusible hard, dense coatings for wear and corrosion resistance. Used where high wear and corrosion resistance is required.

Rc 48-52

Fusing temp: 1850-1900°F

PA # 9

xxx

11493 10185

A self-fluxing Ni base alloy powder for relatively soft coatings and extremely good wetting properties. Because of its very low Carbon content, it is used as an underlay for high Carbon coatings. Can be finished with Carbide tools. Used for general repair work as filling blow-holes in cast iron, glass molds, pump parts etc.

Rc 36-42

Fusing temp:
1875°F

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PA # 11 

450  

29029 50000 

A Ni-Al primary composite bondcoat powder containing typically 5% Aluminum. When flame sprayed, the particles go through a metallurgical phase change that allows self bonding to clean oxide free metal surfaces except Copper. Used as a bondcoat on properly prepared surfaces to a thickness of 0.004" to 0.008". 

Bond strength Flame Sprayed: 3,500psi 

Plasma Sprayed:
10,000psi  

PA # 12 

442  

19132 21041 

A Ni-Cr-B-Si-Al-Mo composite self-bonding powder. Bonds to clean oxide free properly prepared surfaces except Copper without the use of a separate bonding coat. Produces hard, high wear resistant stainless type coating. Used for bearing journals, pump seals, and cylinder liners. Can be finished by grinding only. 

Hardness: Rc 30 

Density: 7.5 glcc  

PA # 13 

443  

29033 19222 

A Ni-Cr-Al self-bonding composite powder for excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation and corrosive gases. Can be finished by Carbide tools or grinding. For salvage and buildup of Ni and Ni alloys where high temperature oxidation is encountered. PA # 13 is NOT self-bonding when Combustion sprayed though it exhibits high bondstrength; hence correct surface preparation is advised for combustion sprayed coatings. However with the Plasma Spray process, it is self-bonding. 

Hardness: Rb 80-92 

Density: 7.6 g/cc  

PA # 14 

444  

19122 21031

A general purpose Inconel type self-bonding, composite powder that produces stainless type coatings for good wear and high corrosion resistance. Can be machined using Carbide tools. Used as a general purpose material for mis-machined or worn-out components, e.g. bearing journals, pump seals, press fits etc. 

Hardness: Rb 80 

Density: 6.9 glcc  

PA # 15 

445  

19171 21071 

A self-bonding composite Aluminum-Bronze powder. Used for good wear resistance for soft bearing applications. Can be machined to a smooth finish using Carbide tools. Suitable for mismachined and worn out Copper alloy components where heavy buildups are required. 

Hardness: Rb 50 

Density: 6.9 g/cc  

PA # 17 

447  

19131 21021

A Ni-Al-Mo self-bonding composite one step powder. Exhibits good wear resistance for hard bearing applications. Has extremely high bondstrength making it an ideal material for spraying inside diameters. Can be finished with Carbide tools. Applications include mismachined and worn out components, fuel pump rotors, hydroelectric valves etc. Takes heavy buildups without cracking due to high interparticle bonding. Extremely good material for inside bearing fits. 

Hardness: Rb 80 

Density: 7.2 glcc  

PA # 18 

448  

19121  

An inexpensive Iron base self-bonding composite powder containing Aluminum as an exothermic component. Can be used for heavy buildups without cracking. Not recommend- ed where temperatures above 7000F are encountered or for corrosive atmospheres. Can be finished with Carbide tools. Applications include bearing journals, hydraulic rams, seals, misma- chined and worn out components etc. 

Hardness: Rb 85 

Density: 6.1 g/cc  

PA # 19 

449  

xxx  

A High Carbon self-bonding composite Iron powder containing Molybdenum for hard steel coatings for hard bearing and wear resistant applications. Can be used for bearing journals, cylinder liners, crankshafts, mechanical seals etc. 

Hardness: Rc 35-42  

Density: 7.2 g/cc  

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PA # 23 

xxx  

29079 19868 

A Copper base alloy containing Ni and Al. Gives wear resistant machinable Aluminum Bronze coatings. Has a better wear resistance than our PA # 3 and is used where coatings with higher wear resistance are recommended. 

Hardness: Rb 90-95 

Density: 6.3 g/cc  

PA # 33 

43C  

xxx  

A Ni-Cr alloy powder coatings of which are resistant to oxidation and corrosion at temperatures up to 1800degF. Coatings of PA #33 are easily machinable with Carbide tools. Used as an oxidation resistant undercoating for ceramics for high temperature oxidation resistant applications for buildup on Carbon and low alloy steels. 

Hardness: Rb 70 

Density: 6.3 glcc  

PA # 39 

439C  

xxx  

A Ni-Cr alloy powder coatings of which are resistant to oxidation and corrosion at temperatures up to 1800°F. Coatings of PA #33 are easily machinable with Carbide tools. Used as an oxidation resistant undercoating for ceramics for high temperature oxidation resistant applications for buildup on Carbon and low alloy steels. 

Hardness: Rb 70 

Density: 6.3 glcc  

PA # 44 

56F  

xxx  

A fine Ni powder which produces hard dense coatings for buildup on Ni and Ni alloy parts. Because of its very fine size, it can be sprayed with Plasma Spray system only. Can be used in place of Monel where harder coatings are required. Used for salvage and buildup of Ni and Ni alloy components. 

Hardness: Rb 70 

Density: 7.9 glcc  

PA # 45 

55 

xxx  

A pure Copper powder used for electrical contact areas for higher conductivity and for RF shielding. It is also used for salvage and buildup of Copper and Copper alloy parts. Can be machined easily. 

Hardness: Rb 60-80 

Density: 7.6 glcc  

PA # 46 

54 

xxx  

A pure Aluminum powder which produces coatings which have excellent electrical conductivity and RF shielding properties. Also used for buildup of Al and Al alloy components. Coatings can be machined easily. Also used for blowholes in Aluminum castings. 

Hardness: Rb 40-50 

Density: 2.48 g/cc  

PA # 64 

91 

19666 29077 

A low Carbon Iron powder. Coatings are machinable and have good wear resistance for lubricated service. Not specified where corrosion resistance is required. inexpensive maten al for heavy buildups or buffer layers. Can be finished to a fine finish. 

Hardness: Rb 20-29 

Density: 6.9 glcc  

PA # 65 

92 

xxx  

A high Carbon steel powder in fine mesh size for dense, hard coatings for Plasma spraying. Can be finished by grinding only to a smooth finish. Inexpensive material for hard, wear resistant, high buildup coatings. 

Hardness: Rc 47 

Density: 6.8 glcc  

PA # 67 

350C  

xxx  

A high Carbon steel powder with a high percentage of Mo for Plasma spray applications for dense, hard, wear resistant coatings. Gives high bondstrength. Can be ground to a very high finish. Resists abrasive grains, hard surfaces at low temperatures. Excellent machine element repair powder for mismachined and wornout components where high wear resistance at low temperatures is required. 

Hardness: Rc 47-51 

Density: 7.2 g/cc  

PA # 101 

15E  

10009  

A Ni base self-fluxing powder material for hard facing with the Oxy-Acetylene torch. Produces dense, hard, grindable coatings which resist wear by abrasive grains, hard surfaces and particle erosion. Fuses to a very smooth finish. Can be finished by grinding only. Applications include brake drums, forging tools, exhaust valves and seats etc. 

Hardness: Rc 59-62 

Fusing temp: 1875°F  

PA # 102 

16C  

xxx  

A self-fluxing Ni base alloy powder for spray and fuse applications giving dense, pore free coatings. Resists wear by abrasive grains and hard surfaces, fretting and cavitation. Similar to PA # 101 but can achieve higher buildups without cracking. Good for forging tools, plug gauges, cam followers, exhaust valves and seats. 

Hardness: Rc 60  

Fusing temp: 1950°F 

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PA # 1118

452

xxx

A composite Nickel-Iron-Aluminum self-bonding powder specially formulated to be a good general purpose self-bonding powder which has a high bond strength and superior machinability due to a high percentage of Iron in it. It also has high wear and oxidation resistance. Similar to our PA #11 it undergoes an exothermic reaction during spraying. Coatings of PA #1118 are dense and can be used for high temperature applications up to 1500degF. Typical applications are miss-machined and worn parts, machine bed ways, press fits, exhaust valve seats, etc.

Hardness: Rb 80-85

Density: 6.7 glcc

PA # 8713 AT

xxx

xxx

A special Aluminum Oxide blend plasma spray powder which produces deposits to combat wear and heat resistant coatings for applications up to 1000degF. Coatings are dense and are resistant to corrosive effects of most acids and alkalies. Can be finished to excellent finish by grinding or lapping.

Hardness: Rc 62-65

Density: 3.5 gicc

PA # 99T

xxx

xxx

A specially manufactured high purity, uniformly sized Titanium Dioxide plasma spray powder which produces deposits to combat wear by abrasive grains and hard surfaces at temperatures up to 1000degF. Can be finished to excellent finish by grinding or lapping.

Hardness: Rc 58-60

Density: 4 glcc

PA # 985 A

xxx

xxx

A specially sized and manufactured white Aluminum Oxide plasma spray powder to produce deposits which are dense and hard and show good resistance to wear by abrasion. Coatings also provide excellent thermal barrier and electrical insulation properties.

Hardness: Rc 52-55

Density: 3.3 glcc

PA # 48 CR0

xxx

xxx

A high purity Chromium Oxide plasma spray powder giving extremely hard wear and corrosion resistant coatings, particularly resistant to acids, alkalies and alcohol. Coatings resist wear caused by abrasive grains, hard surfaces, erosion and cavitation. Coatings also show anti galling properties. Excellent material for Analux rolls for the paper industry.

Hardness: Rc 62-66 Operating temp: 1000°F

Density: 5 glcc

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Hardness

Density

PA # 11

xxx

xxx

A Ni-Al primary composite bondcoat powder containing typically 5% Aluminum. When flame sprayed, the particles go through a metallurgical phase change that allows self bonding to clean oxide free metal surfaces except Copper. Used as a bondcoat on properly prepared surfaces to a thickness of 0.004" to 0.008".

Bond strength Flame Sprayed: 3,500psi

Plasma Sprayed:
10,000psi