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What are nickel alloys?

Nickel-based alloys are a group of metallic materials composed primarily of nickel with the addition of various other elements. These alloys exhibit exceptional corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, and excellent mechanical properties. They are widely used in industries such as aerospace, chemical processing, power generation, and oil and gas. Nickel-based alloys can be tailored to meet specific requirements by adjusting the composition and heat treatment processes.

Why select nickel based alloys?

There are several reasons to select nickel alloys or Ni-hard for various applications: the corrosion resistance, high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, it’s versatility, high strength and toughness, the compatibility with other materials and finally its electrical and magnetic properties.

An overview of world nickel resources

As the fifth most commonly found element on earth, nickel ores are mined in about 33 countries and are smelted or refined in about 30 countries.
Thermowells protect sensors in aggressive environments

Thermowells protect sensors in aggressive environments

A thermowell is a fitting designed to protect sensors when they are installed in aggressive environments in industrial applications.

300 series vs. ferritic stainless steel – which should I choose?

Ferritic stainless steels have useful properties – a lower rate of thermal expansion, higher thermal conductivity, strong ferromagnetism and very high resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC).

Metal additive repair of nickel alloy engine components

GE Aviation’s Singapore facility is the first maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility worldwide that has been approved to use metal additive manufacturing for commercial jet engine component repairs.
The stainless steel sector accounted for over 70% of nickel usage in 2021; however, demand for electric vehicle batteries surpassed 11% market share in 2021.

The world nickel market in 2022 – return to surplus expected

International Nickel Study Group meeting gave a brief overview of recent developments in global nickel production and use for 2022.
Trillions of baseball-sized polymetallic nodules lie unattached on the abyssal seafloor.

Deep-sea polymetallic nodules: a vast resource of lower-impact nickel

Deep-sea polymetallic nodules represent the cleanest source of battery-grade metals on the planet. Nodules in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific ocean contain...
Typical applications for Ni-Hard parts are slurry pumps, parts and impellors.

Ni-HARD – a category of white cast iron alloy

Ni-Hard is a generic name for white cast iron, alloyed with Ni, Cr, Mo, and having extremely high strength, abrasion, corrosion resistance, fracture resistance, and toughness. The alloy is best suited to applications in mining, minerals and the iron processing industries. It is ideal for metalworking rolls, grinding mill liners, pulveriser rings, slurry pump parts, grinding media, impact blow bars etc.
Nickel price volatility

Nickel price volatility; how it is impacting the stainless steel industry...

Article by Caio Pisano, Technical Marketing Development Manager,  CBMM Europe We all know that history has a way of repeating itself, and it’s no different...

Nickel Institute reassured by the re-opening of limited trading on the...

Nickel Institute reassured by the re-opening of limited trading on the LME, urges LME, the FCA and the Bank of England to swiftly restore...
Laterite ore

Nickel laterite ore; an ingredient for stainless steel

The use of hydrogen in the steel making process is an important topic affecting manufacturers around the globe.


Nickel alloys or Ni-Hard find extensive use in a wide range of applications across various industries due to their desirable properties. Some common applications include:

Aerospace Industry: Nickel alloys are utilized in aircraft engines, gas turbines, and other aerospace components due to their high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance, and excellent mechanical properties.

Chemical Processing: Nickel alloys are well-suited for chemical plants where they are used in reactors, heat exchangers, piping systems, and valves. Their exceptional resistance to corrosion and high-temperature environments make them ideal for handling corrosive chemicals and acids.

Oil and Gas Industry: Nickel alloys are crucial in this industry for applications such as oil well drilling tools, valves, pumps, and tubing. Their resistance to corrosion, high strength, and ability to withstand harsh environments make them suitable for offshore and onshore operations.

Power Generation: Nickel alloys are used in power plants, particularly in turbines, generators, and heat exchangers. Their high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance make them ideal for efficient energy production.

Medical Industry: Nickel alloys find applications in medical devices such as implants, surgical instruments, and dental equipment. They offer biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength necessary for medical applications.

Automotive Industry: Nickel alloys are employed in exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and engine components due to their high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance.

Marine Industry: Nickel alloys are used in marine applications, including shipbuilding and offshore structures, due to their resistance to seawater corrosion and high strength.

These are just a few examples, and nickel alloys have numerous other applications in fields such as desalination, food processing, nuclear power, and more.