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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.

Death of Bob Giles, Sandmeyer (Retired)

Robert F. Giles, 86, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Fifth anniversary celebrations

Stainless Steel World recently visited Vilma Steel at their offices in Madrid, Spain, where staff were definitely in a buoyant mood about the company’s fifth anniversary.

Jeroen Bierbooms joins the Langley Alloys

Langley Alloys is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeroen Bierbooms as their agent for the Benelux region. Langley Alloys Limited is a British company with a worldwide reputation.

Perfecting the purity of nickel products

It has long been known that the parts per million range quantity of trace elements has a tremendous influence on the properties of otherwise pure metals (AE van Arkel, Reine Metalle, Berlin 1939) which is also true for nickel. The norm for the purest nickel grade – Ni 270 – was established decades ago for vacuum tube parts.

Juerg Schweizer joins the Nickel Institute

Juerg Schweizer has joined the Nickel Institute to take up the new position of Manager, Market Development, South East Asia.

LPW’s new series of AM case studies

LPW Technology has released the first module of its new case study series, 'Powder degradation in serial production'. Metal powder reuse regimes and impact on part reproducibility is the introduction to a detailed investigation conducted into the degradation of titanium and nickel during repeated use, discussing the concerns and leading into a detailed impact assessment.

ArcelorMittal’s steel at Shell’s complex

ArcelorMittal is supplying 770 tonnes of cryogenic steel plates through its subsidiary Industeel for a new major Shell petrochemical complex currently under construction in Pennsylvania, US.

Gazprom, ChelPipe sign roadmap

Gazprom and ChelPipe, have signed a roadmap for the development and batch production of pipes for offshore projects. In accordance with the document, ChelPipe will adopt the technology to produce pipes from the 25Cr super duplex steel and the UNS N06625 nickel alloy.

Sandvik invests in $25M AM facility

Sandvik has announced plans to open a specialist Additive Manufacturing (AM) materials production plant in Sweden. The SEK 200M (USD 25M) facility will focus on the mining and production of fine metal powders made from titanium and nickel, close to the company’s AM R&D center.

Sustainable green chemicals through innovative biotechnology

Succinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula (CH2)2(CO2H)2. The name derives from Latin succinum, meaning amber. Nickel-containing stainless steel is playing an essential role in the production of innovative ‘green’ succinic acid which is highly corrosive to low alloy and carbon steel.


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.