Nickel Based Alloys
Nickel alloys are characterised by excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance, high mechanical strength, and the ability to maintain structural stability at elevated temperatures, making them particularly suitable for extreme environments. Depending on their composition, nickel alloys can be tailored for specific properties such as creep resistance, thermal stability, or chemical resistance, and are widely used in aerospace, energy, chemical processing, and marine applications where reliability under heat, stress, and corrosive conditions is critical.

IN718
This well-known nickel chromium alloy is characterised by having excellent mechanical properties and oxidation resistance. The age- hardenable alloy can be readily printed. The good tensile, fatigue, creep, and rupture strength, have resulted in its use in a wide range of applications
Highlights:
– Good tensile, fatigue and creep performance
– Suited to components in high temperature environments
– Applications in aerospace, space and energy sectors
| Typical Mechanical Properties (Heat Treated) | |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 1007 MPa (1470 MPa) |
| Yield Strength | 685 MPa (1230 MPa) |
| Elongation at Break | 31% (14%) |
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IN625
A solid solution strengthening nickel alloy, characterized by having excellentt mechanical properties and corrosion resistance and can be readily printed. The high strength and ductility have resulted in its use in a wide range of applications.
Highlights:
– High strength and ductility
– Suited to components in high temperature environments with service temperatures below 650°C
– Applications in aerospace, motorsport and energy sectors
| Typical Mechanical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 1071 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 731 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 34% |
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