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Nickel

Nickel based alloys

Nickel based alloys are chosen because of the corrosion resistance, heat resistance/high and low temperature properties.

Applications for nickel alloys

Nickel alloys are used in a variety of industries, such as: aircraft gas turbines, steam turbine power plants, nuclear power systems and the chemical- and petrochemical industries. Overall, nickel alloys offer a combination of strength, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and versatility that makes them valuable in demanding industrial applications. Their properties make them suitable for environments where other materials may fail, allowing for improved performance, durability, and reliability.

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DuPont Exec voices mine safety

The regional director for DuPont Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr Carlman Moyo, said a culture of safety needs to start with top executives and stressed that mining houses could not continue to use the same practices they had been employing for decades.

Stainless steel, metal-cored electrode

Select-Arc Inc. has developed a stainless steel, metal cored electrode specially developed for welding in high temperature piping systems.

New Caledonia: power plant order

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. has won a USD 120 million order to build a power plant in New Caledonia.

Niihama nickel refinery shut for maintenance

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd has announced that its Niihama Nickel Refinery will be shut for 4 days in May 2010 and 4 days in November 2010 for regular maintenance.

Sumitomo to increase nickel output

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd has announced plans to up its nickel production by 23% and keep its copper output relatively unchanged in the 2010 Japanese fiscal year.

Sandvik Loniflex™

Sandvik Materials Technology will be demonstrating the advantages of its new high quality, low nickel spring wire grade Sandvik Loniflex™ at Wire 2010, along with its extensive range of precision spring materials.

Seamless stainless steel tubes & pipes market

Centravis Holding has analyzed development trends of the seamless stainless steel tubes & pipes world market in January-February of this year.

Sandmeyer appoints sales representative

Sandmeyer Steel Co. has appointed Forgings, Flanges & Fittings (FFF) as the Company’s Representative Office and Sales Support Center in Australia.

Low residual stress U-Bend tubing

RathGibson, a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, now has the capability to control the residual stress levels in U-Bend tubing for Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) alloys used in SCC environments.

Sulawesi nickel project in Indonesia

A local unit of Rio Tinto has been given a mining permit for a nickel project in Indonesia worth USD 2 billion.


Nickel alloys are a group of metallic materials that contain a significant amount of nickel as their primary alloying element, typically combined with other elements such as chromium, iron, copper, molybdenum, and others. These alloys exhibit unique properties that make them useful in a wide range of applications across various industries. Below we collected some key points about nickel alloys:

High Strength and Corrosion Resistance: Nickel alloys are known for their excellent combination of high strength and corrosion resistance. They can withstand harsh environments, including high temperatures, extreme pressures, and corrosive substances.

Versatile Applications: Nickel alloys find applications in diverse industries, including aerospace, chemical processing, oil and gas, power generation, marine engineering, and electronics. They are used in components such as turbine blades, valves, heat exchangers, chemical reactors, and electrical resistance wires.

Heat Resistance: Nickel alloys possess excellent heat resistance, making them suitable for high-temperature environments. They maintain their strength and structural integrity at elevated temperatures, making them ideal for applications such as gas turbines.

Corrosion Resistance: Nickel alloys have exceptional resistance to corrosion, particularly in harsh environments where other materials might fail. They resist attack from acids, alkalis, seawater, and various corrosive gases, making them valuable in chemical processing, marine, and offshore applications.

Magnetic Properties: Nickel alloys can exhibit ferromagnetic or paramagnetic properties depending on their composition and processing.

Weldability and Fabrication: Nickel alloys can be welded, allowing for the fabrication of complex structures and components. However, they require specialized welding techniques and proper heat treatment to maintain their desired properties.

Cost: Nickel alloys tend to be more expensive than common steels due to the higher cost of nickel and the complexity of their production. However, their unique properties often justify their use in critical applications where their performance outweighs the cost considerations.