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Nickel alloys have a variety of properties,
including outstanding corrosion and heat resistance,
which make them a superior choice for use in many products.
Some nickel alloys also exhibit excellent control of
thermal expansion properties which makes them good choices
for products that must operate in higher temperature
environments for prolonged periods of time or in environments
that experience drastic temperature changes. Sandmeyer
Steel Company stocks an extensive inventory of nickel
alloy plate. To learn more about the specifications
of our products, please visit the nickel alloy inventory
page, or continue reading to learn about some of the
products in which nickel alloys are found.
Nickel Alloy Storage Tanks and Piping
Because of their high levels of corrosion resistance, nickel alloys are often used to construct tanks and piping for storing and moving water, seawater, gasoline, and other corrosive media. As important as it is for the tanks holding these media to resist cracking due to inter-granular corrosion, it is equally important that the nickel alloy resist abrasion and erosion that could lead to the contamination of the product.
Heat Exchangers in Nickel Alloy
The controlled and predictable thermal expansion properties of many types of nickel alloys make them an excellent choice for heat exchangers. Usually consisting of a network of tubes, heat exchangers separate two media and transfer heat from one medium to the other. Without controllable thermal expansion properties, the heat exchangers are in danger of deforming or cracking during operation.
Nickel Alloy Thermal Processing Fixtures
Nickel alloys have the ability to operate in extremely
high temperatures over much longer periods of time compared
to stainless steel.
Thermal processing fixtures include the containers and
other components for heat treatment furnaces, high temperature
fans, and other nickel alloy components that are subjected
not just to heat but also to corrosive media.
Gas Turbines Parts in Nickel Alloy
Gas turbines exude a tremendous amount of the heat in the hot path section as well as the combustion chamber. The heat resistant properties of nickel alloys make them an ideal candidate for the construction of gas turbine parts.
Nickel Alloy for Seawater Vessel
Parts
Both saltwater and freshwater have a highly corrosive
effect on metal, especially in marine vessels where
parts are constantly submerged. With superior corrosion
resistance, nickel alloys are often used for marine
vessel parts including shafts, propeller blades, fasteners,
and valves.
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