Nickel alloys

Nickel alloys  are a group of metal alloys in which nickel is the main component. These alloys are known for their exceptional resistance to corrosion, both chemical and atmospheric, which makes them widely used in the chemical, marine and oil industries. Popular nickel alloys are Monel (nickel-copper), Inconel (nickel-chromium) and Hastelloy (nickel-chromium-molybdenum). Nickel alloys have excellent thermal and electrical conductivity properties, which makes them used in the production of heat exchangers and heating elements. They are also used in medicine for the production of implants and surgical instruments due to their biocompatibility. In the aerospace industry, they are used as structural materials due to their lightness and strength.

Properties of nickel alloys

Nickel alloys have many advantages, including:

• corrosion resistance – nickel alloys are known for their exceptional corrosion resistance. This is why they are widely used in the chemical, petrochemical and marine industries, where they are exposed to aggressive chemicals and seawater;
• high mechanical strength – the high mechanical strength of nickel alloys makes them an excellent material for applications at high temperatures and under extreme mechanical load conditions. They are used in the aerospace, energy and automotive industries where durability and reliability are required;
• high temperature stability – nickel alloys retain their mechanical and chemical properties even at high temperatures, making them an ideal material for the production of components used in industrial furnaces, gas turbines and other applications requiring resistance to high temperatures;
• excellent conductivity – some nickel alloys, such as inoxidable steel (inconel), have excellent conductivity of heat and electricity. Therefore, they are used in the production of heating elements, heat exchangers and other devices that conduct energy.