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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.

Outokumpu LDX 2101 for PVI water heaters

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newsitemPVI Industries, an American water heaters manufacturer, selected Outokumpu’s proprietary lean duplex grade LDX 2101 to replace carbon steel in its water heaters.

Barrett Steel launches website for Strip & Alloys

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newsitemBarrett Steel has launched a new website for its Strip & Alloys (BSA) business to promote the range of specialist materials, including stainless steel, duplex, titanium and nickel alloy in sheet and strip for the gasket manufacturing industry worldwide.

Stress corrosion cracking resistance of materials

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A research team in Japan has compared the stress corrosion cracking resistance of materials used for steam generator tubing within nuclear power plants in an effort to try to identify new materials for long-term reliability.

Raccortubi Middle East up and running

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Raccortubi Middle East FZE is continuing to take significant strides forward. It is providing its customers with quality piping solutions in stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, super austenitics and nickel alloys, accompanied by local prices and local availability.

Smith as Broder’s new UK Sales Executive

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International metals stockist Broder Metals Group has appointed Mr Dave Smith as UK Sales Executive. He has brought with him significant sales experience gained in various industry sectors.
 
Smith started his career working for British Steel as a turner and experienced a number of secondments to other companies such as control equipment manufacturer AG Burrell in Chesterfield.

ISSF Sustainability Award for Outokumpu

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newsitemA long-term study by Outokumpu’s Chief Medical Officer Markku Huvinen received the Sustainability Award by ISSF (International Stainless Steel Forum) at the ISSF Annual General Meeting in Rome, Italy.

IPP supports UK industries with Tee Press

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IPP Group has completed a major new investment as part of its ongoing support for the oil and gas, energy and nuclear industries in the UK and around the globe by installing a new Tee Press, a first of its type in Great Britain.

Expanding stock at Raccortubi

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As well as embarking on a number of significant developments around the world, consisting of new subsidiaries in the Middle East, Brazil and Singapore, Raccortubi continues to focus further efforts on its core strengths.

TR launches new A4 sealed blind rivet

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newsitemTR Fastenings Norway offers a wide variety of both standard and special fasteners from approved vendors, which are quality assured and compliant with the required legislation, to offshore customers.

RNC welcomes construction of NPI plant

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newsitemRoyal Nickel Corporation (RNC) reported that Tsingshan Holding Group (Tsingshan), with whom RNC entered a strategic alliance in March 2013, is currently constructing the world’s first integrated nickel pig iron (NPI) plant to utilise nickel sulphide concentrate as part of the stainless steel production process.
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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.

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