Inconel
Inconel alloy is a nickel-based high-temperature alloy with excellent high-temperature resistance and good mechanical properties.Inconel alloys maintain excellent strength and stability in high-temperature environments, and are therefore widely used in aerospace, energy and chemical industries.
In addition, Inconel alloys can be processed and molded through various processes, such as casting, welding and heat treatment, to meet the needs of different complex structural components.
Grades of Inconel
Product standards for main grades
| Inconel | Plate/Strip | Seamless pipe | Welded pipe | Bar/wire | Forgings/Flanges/ Valves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Inconel 600 |
DIN 10095;
ASTM B168 |
DIN 17751;
ASTM B167 |
ASTM B163/
B516/517 |
DIN 10095;
ASTM B166 |
DIN 17754;
ASTM B564 |
|
Inconel 625 |
ASTM B443 |
ASTM B444 |
ASTM B443 |
ASTM B446 |
ASTM B564 |
|
Inconel 718 |
ASTM B670/B906 |
AMS 5589/5590 |
- |
ASTM B637
AMS5662/5663/5664 |
- |
Advantages of Inconel alloys
Inconel alloy is a nickel-based superalloy that offers a variety of advantages that make it excel in a variety of extreme environments. Here are a few of the key advantages of Inconel alloys:
1.Corrosion resistance:
Inconel alloy has excellent corrosion resistance, especially at high temperatures and in acidic environments. This has led to its use in a wide range of applications such as oil and gas extraction, chemical processing, and marine engineering.
2.High Temperature Stability:
Due to its nickel-based structure, Inconel alloy is able to remain stable at extremely high temperatures, making it ideal for high-temperature parts in the aerospace and automotive industries.
3.Strength and Ductility:
Inconel alloys have both high strength and good ductility, which makes them resistant to fracture when subjected to high stresses.
4.Machinability:
Inconel alloys are easy to machine and weld, which greatly reduces the difficulty and cost of the manufacturing process.
5.Wide range of applications:
Due to the benefits mentioned above, Inconel alloys have a wide range of applications in many industries including, but not limited to, aerospace, energy, chemical, automotive, and medical.
6.Biocompatibility:
Certain varieties of Inconel alloys are biocompatible and are therefore commonly used in the manufacture of medical implants and artificial joints.
7.Electrical and Thermal Conductivity:
Some Inconel alloys have high electrical and thermal conductivity, making them ideal for the electronics and semiconductor industries.
8.Radiation Resistance:
Some Inconel alloys have excellent resistance to radiation, making them useful in the nuclear industry and space exploration.
9.Non-magnetic:
Some Inconel alloys are non-magnetic, making them particularly useful in military and aerospace applications.
10.Good mechanical properties:
Inconel alloys usually have good mechanical properties such as hardness, wear resistance and fatigue strength.
In summary, the versatility and performance advantages of Inconel alloys make them the material of choice for many demanding applications.
