Incoloy
Incoloy is a nickel-iron-chromium alloy known for its high temperature and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for various industrial applications. As a superalloy, it offers exceptional performance.
Composition: It consists mainly of nickel, iron, and chromium, along with molybdenum, copper, and titanium.
Properties: Incoloy resists oxidation, corrosion, carbonization, and extreme temperatures and can be fabricated using the same processes as stainless steel.
Grades 800 825
Monel
Monel is a trademark for a group of nickel-based alloys with various grades distinguished by their chemical composition and methods of strengthening.
Key characteristics of Monel alloys include:
- High strength and toughness across a wide range of temperatures
- Excellent resistance to corrosion in harsh environments
- High thermal and electrical conductivity
- A very tough material that resists denting when subjected to significant force
Common Grades: 400 R-405 K-500
Hastelloy
Hastelloy is a nickel-based alloy known for its excellent corrosion resistance in harsh chemical environments. Its main components are nickel, molybdenum, and chromium, with various grades such as Hastelloy B, C, and G, each tailored for specific applications based on their chromium and molybdenum ratios.
Common Grades C-276 C-22 B-2 G-30
Inconel
Inconel alloys are high-performance nickel/chromium superalloys developed for high temperatures, corrosive environments, and oxidation resistance. They are used in the harshest environments such as in chemical processing reaction chambers/valves, polymer granule manufacture, military applications, gas turbine components, oil fields, and high-grade marine applications.
Common Grades 600 625 718 X-750
Alloy 31
Alloy 31 is a nickel-based alloy consisting mainly of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum, with additions of nitrogen and copper. It boasts exceptional corrosion resistance in sulfuric acid and various environments, making it suitable for the pulp and paper industry, flue gas desulfurization, and petrochemical processing. While Alloy 31 doesn't have distinct grades, its properties can vary based on its specific chemical composition.
UNS designation N08031
Titanium
Titanium is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant metal available in various grades, which denote their chemical composition and mechanical properties.
"Grade 2," known for its balance of strength, ductility, and weldability.
"Grade 5" (Ti-6Al-4V) is an alloy with added aluminum and vanadium, enhancing strength for specialized applications like aerospace components.
Zirconium
Zirconium is a metal that comes in different grades for industrial, nuclear, and other uses. Zirconia is a ceramic material that also comes in different grades.
- Industrial grade: Used to make corrosion-resistant equipment like pumps, heat exchangers, and valve pipes
- Firearm grade: Used in firearms
- Nuclear grade: Used in nuclear reactors and nuclear waste disposal components
- Reactor grade: Has a low hafnium content and is suitable for nuclear service