PAL 36
PAL 36 can be used on any common molybdenum, tungsten or iron based heat-resistant alloys. The addition of nickel compared to other palladium-based alloys will also allow for adherence to stainless steel, superalloys and cemented carbides. PAL 36 is often used for high-integrity braze joints and TIG welding for aero engine compressor vanes and stators, aerospace fuel-line assemblies, wave guide and klystron assemblies, power supply surge arrestors, and automotive components.
Available Forms
Foil, engineered preforms and specialty preforms per customer specification, powder and paste.
Characteristics
PAL 36 has a wide melt range (252°F) and therefore can exhibit liquation during brazing; minimal exposure to temperatures between the solidus and liquidus is recommended. The palladium content in PAL 36 inhibits the potential of stress corrosion cracking in iron-nickel base metals in comparison to standard silver-copper alloys. It also exhibits higher corrosion and oxidation resistance than standard silver-copper alloys and better high-temperature creep resistance than gold-nickel alloys. This alloy composition is ideal for use in applications which require a low volume of volatile constituents.
Properties
The properties of a brazed joint are dependent upon the base metal, joint design and brazing technique. For controlled atmosphere brazing or vacuum brazing of alloys with a melt range in excess of 200°F a joint clearance of 0.002in – 0.007in (0.00mm – 0.05mm) is recommended.
Specs
Solidus
1508 F / 820 C
Liquidus
1760 F / 960 C
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