Hastelloy C276 ReducerASTM B366 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Alloy C-276 · UNS N10276
A Hastelloy C276 reducer is a fitting that joins two pipes of different sizes, made from Hastelloy C276 to ASTM B366 WPHC276. Concentric reducers keep the centreline in line and suit vertical lines. Eccentric reducers keep one side flat — flat on top at pump suctions to avoid air pockets, flat on the bottom in pipe racks.
- ASTM B366
- ASME B16.9
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is a Hastelloy C276 Reducer?
- What it is
- A fitting that joins two pipes of different sizes
- Material
- ASTM B366 WPHC276
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43
- Grade
- Hastelloy C276 · UNS N10276
- Best at
- The most aggressive mixed acids, wet chlorine and hypochlorite
Hastelloy C276 Reducer Specification
| Product | Hastelloy C276 Reducer |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B366 WPHC276 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43 |
| Sizes | ½" – 48" |
| Wall / class | Sch 5S – XXS, to match pipe |
| Ends | Bevelled to ASME B16.25 |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
When to Choose a Reducer
Concentric reducers keep the centreline in line and suit vertical lines. Eccentric reducers keep one side flat — flat on top at pump suctions to avoid air pockets, flat on the bottom in pipe racks.
- Concentric and eccentric
- Flat-top on pump suction
- Seamless or welded
More on choosing: Reducer guide.
Hastelloy C276 Reducer: Why C276 for reducers
Concentric reducers keep the centreline in line and suit vertical lines. Eccentric reducers keep one side flat — flat on top at pump suctions to avoid air pockets, flat on the bottom in pipe racks. In Hastelloy C276, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Nickel-alloy fittings match nickel-alloy pipe in aggressive media. Hastelloy C276 is picked for the most aggressive mixed acids, wet chlorine and hypochlorite. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical processing — Reactors, heat exchangers and piping for mixed acids. |
| Welding to carbon steel | A nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ERNiCrMo-4 (AWS A5.14) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Hastelloy C276 Reducer Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Nickel | Balance |
| Molybdenum | 15.0 – 17.0 |
| Chromium | 14.5 – 16.5 |
| Iron | 4.0 – 7.0 |
| Tungsten | 3.0 – 4.5 |
| Cobalt | 2.5 max |
| Carbon | 0.010 max |
| Manganese | 1.0 max |
Hastelloy C276 Reducer Mechanical Properties
| Solution-annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 690 MPa · 100 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 283 MPa · 41 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Hastelloy C276 grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiHastelloy C276 Reducer dimensions — ASME B16.9
Values in mm, the same for every material; the wall thickness matches the pipe schedule.
| NPS | OD | Reducer length H |
|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.3 | — |
| ¾" | 26.7 | 38 |
| 1" | 33.4 | 51 |
| 1½" | 48.3 | 64 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 76 |
| 3" | 88.9 | 89 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 102 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 140 |
| 8" | 219.1 | 152 |
| 10" | 273.1 | 178 |
| 12" | 323.9 | 203 |
| 16" | 406.4 | 356 |
| 20" | 508.0 | 508 |
| 24" | 610.0 | 508 |
Full chart: ASME B16.9 fitting dimensions.
Hastelloy C276 Reducer — questions buyers ask
Why use an eccentric reducer at a pump suction?
Installed flat side up, it prevents air pockets that can cause cavitation.
Can Hastelloy C276 reducers be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — a nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers Hastelloy C276 reducers?
The material is ASTM B366 WPHC276; dimensions follow ASME B16.9 · MSS SP-43. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Hastelloy C276 reducer?
The alloy price, the size and schedule or class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
Can you supply Hastelloy C276 reducers to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Hastelloy C276 is listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits; state NACE compliance on the order and it is confirmed on the certificate.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026