Edition 2016/01

MP35N®
MP35N® is a registered trademark of SPS
Technologies, LLC.
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Nace MR0175 UNS AISI LMSA

ASTM F562 / ISO 5832-6 / BS 7252-6 Surgical Implant Applications R30035 - E400

Chemical composition (Weight %)

Co Ni Cr Mo Fe Ti Mn Si C P B S
Bal. 33.0-37.0 19.0-21.0 9.0-10.5 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 0.15 ≤ 0.15 ≤ 0.025 ≤ 0.015 ≤ 0.015 ≤ 0.010
In order to achieve maximum homogeneity and consistent quality, the actual tolerances on both alloy components and impurities are
significantly tighter and more precisely defined than the standard composition indicated.
Typical chemical composition (Weight %)
Ni Co Cr Mo Fe Ti
35.0 33.5 20.5 9.5 0.5 0.01

Main technical properties and features

Lamineries MATTHEY SA produces the Alloy MP35N® in precision cold-rolled product forms (strip and sheet).
This alloy is produced by vacuum induction melting (VIM), followed by vacuum arc remelting (VAR). MP35N® alloy
is a multi-phase nickel-cobalt based alloy with a unique range of properties - ultra high strength, toughness,
corrosion resistance, biocompatibility and moreover MP35N® is nonmagnetic.

MP35N® alloy is included in NACE MR0175 to a maximum hardness of Rockwell 35 HRC (maximum hardness of
Rockwell 51 HRC in specific cold reduced plus aged conditions). This material requirement lists sulfide stress
cracking resistant materials for exposure to sour environments, such as in gas and oil well service. MP35N® is
suitable for medical implants and orthodontic/prosthetic applications and also respects ASTM F562 / ISO 5832-6 /
BS 7252-6 for Surgical Implant Applications. MP35N® resists corrosion in most mineral acid, hydrogen sulfide and
seawater environments whilst exhibiting excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking and hydrogen
embrittlement, even at high strength levels. MP35N® alloy is an extremely noble metal. This can result in galvanic
corrosion when electrically coupled with more active metals such as carbon steel and stainless steels.

The annealing temperature of MP35N® is between

1040-1150°C in a protective or neutral atmosphere.
The strength levels developed by MP35N® alloy
are primarily the result of mechanical working, such
as cold rolling for sheet and strip products. Both
strength and hardness increase in a nearly linear
manner with the percentage of cold work. As
expected, ductility decreases with higher cold work.
However, even with large amounts of deformation,
an excellent ductility is retained. After cold working,
MP35N alloy can be aged at different temperatures
for increased strength. The alloy will respond to
aging only if already cold work strengthened. No
increase in strength will result from aging annealed
material. For optimum mechanical properties, cold
rolled MP35N® should be aged at 550-600°Cfor 4
hours, then air cooled.
The effect of the cold rolling, followed by an
hardening at 550°C during 4h is shown on the
strength-strain curve.

The information in this document is informative only. Information provided does not constitute any contractual commitment or warranty of any
kind.
Lamineries MATTHEY SA Tél +41 (0)32 752 32 32 E-mail: [email protected]
Montagu 38 Fax +41 (0)32 752 32 00
CH - 2520 La Neuveville www.matthey.ch
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MP35N® is a registered trademark of SPS
Technologies, LLC.
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ASTM F562 / ISO 5832-6 / BS 7252-6 Surgical Implant Applications R30035 - E400

Typical manufacturing range

Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm)
1)
Rolled products Strip in coils 0.010 – 0.400 1.5 - 200.0 -
1)
Strip as sheets 0.015 – 0.400 10.0 - 200.0 100 - 3000
1) Not all our production possibilities are presented here. Other dimensions or other product forms available upon request.
Certain combinations of thicknesses and widths are not possible.

Mechanical properties of strips

Temper Heat Rp0.2 Rm A50mm 1) HV
2 2
Treatment (N/mm ) (N/mm ) (%)
R790 soft annealed -/- 240-450 790-1000 ≥ 30 200-300
R900 ¼ hard -/- 450-800 900-1150 ≥ 15 260-360
R1000 ½ hard -/- 700-1150 1000-1250 ≥ 10 290-390
R1200 hard -/- ≥ 1000 ≥ 1200 ≥2 ≥ 360
1) Available for thicknesses ≥ 0.300 mm

Physical properties

Modulus of elasticity KN/mm2 220-240 (annealed-cold rolled and aged)

Poisson ratio 0.29
Density kg/dm3 8.43
Melting point / Melting range °C 1315-1450
Linear dilatation coefficient (20-300°C) 10-6/ °C 12.8 (20-100°C), 13.7 (20-200°C), 14.8 (20-320°C)
Thermal conductivity at 20°C W/m °K 11.3
Electrical resistivity cm 103
Electrical conductivity MS/m 0.97
Specific heat at 20°C J/(kg K) 502
Magnetic properties Non-magnetic in soft and cold worked tempers
Permeability µ = 1.00092 (annealed - T 25°C)

Typical uses
Because of its unique combination of properties, MP35N® alloy has been used in a wide variety of applications.
MP35N alloy has been used in fasteners, springs, nonmagnetic electrical components and instrument parts in
medical, seawater, oil and gas, chemical and food processing environments and aerospace. MP35N can be
effectively used at cryogenic temperatures without embrittlement and maintains its properties at temperatures up
to 320°C. It is also suitable for medical implants and orthodontic/prosthetic devices.

Tolerances

The information in this document is informative only. Information provided does not constitute any contractual commitment or warranty of any
kind.
Lamineries MATTHEY SA Tél +41 (0)32 752 32 32 E-mail: [email protected]
Montagu 38 Fax +41 (0)32 752 32 00
CH - 2520 La Neuveville www.matthey.ch
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Thickness Thickness (mm) Lamineries MATTHEY SA

LMSA LMSA LMSA
≥ < Standard Precision Extreme
0.025 - - ± 0.001
0.025 0.050 ± 0.003 ± 0.002 ± 0.0015
0.050 0.065 ± 0.004 ± 0.003 ± 0.002
The table shown is an outline of our
typical thickness tolerances available, 0.065 0.100 ± 0.006 ± 0.004 ± 0.003
which are tighter than industry 0.100 0.125 ± 0.008 ± 0.006 ± 0.003
standards. 0.125 0.150 ± 0.008 ± 0.006 ± 0.004
0.150 0.250 ± 0.010 ± 0.008 ± 0.004
Our "Precision" and "Extreme" 0.250 0.300 ± 0.012 ± 0.008 ± 0.005
tolerances are available upon request.
0.300 0.400 ± 0.012 ± 0.009 ± 0.005
0.400 0.500 ± 0.015 ± 0.010 ± 0.006
0.500 0.600 ± 0.020 ± 0.012 ± 0.007
0.600 0.800 ± 0.020 ± 0.014 ± 0.007
0.800 1.000 ± 0.025 ± 0.015 ± 0.009
1.000 1.200 ± 0.025 ± 0.018 ± 0.012
1.200 1.250 ± 0.030 ± 0.020 ± 0.012
1.250 1.500 ± 0.035 ± 0.025 ± 0.014
Width Our width tolerance is + 0.2 -0.0 mm (or ± 0.1 mm upon request). They are available
for slit widths < 125 mm and thicknesses < 1.00 mm. Special tolerances upon request.

Camber Width (mm) Camber max. (mm/m)

LMSA standard LMSA extreme
> ≤ ≤ 0.5 mm > 0.5 mm ≤ 0.5 mm > 0.5 mm
Our tolerance "standard" respects the 3 6 12 - 6 -
EN Standard 1654 (Length of 6 10 8 10 4 5
measurement 1000 mm). 10 20 4 6 2 3
Other tolerances upon request. 20 250 2 3 1 1.5

Surface Special surface qualities upon request

Flatness Special longitudinal or transversal flatness requirements upon request

The information in this document is informative only. Information provided does not constitute any contractual commitment or warranty of any
kind.
Lamineries MATTHEY SA Tél +41 (0)32 752 32 32 E-mail: [email protected]
Montagu 38 Fax +41 (0)32 752 32 00
CH - 2520 La Neuveville www.matthey.ch