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Nickel alloys are valuable in many
industries for their resistance to corrosion and their
retention of strength as well as other mechanical properties
in extreme temperatures. Sandmeyer Steel Company offers
many types of nickel alloys; for even the most demanding
applications, Sandmeyer Steel Company takes great pride
in supplying the nickel alloy plate that meets your
needs. Sandmeyer Steel Company also houses over one
hundred pieces of value
added processing equipment and can produce a variety
of nickel alloy parts and components to your exact specifications.
Nickel Alloy: General Corrosion
Resistance
General corrosion resistance is the ability of a metal
to avoid surface damage which can mar the aesthetic
appearance but does not usually affect the structural
integrity of the metal. Nickel alloys resist surface
damage as well as erosion and abrasion. This property
makes nickel alloys useful in industries where erosion
or abrasion of a material could damage product or where
an aesthetic appearance is necessary.
Nickel Alloy: Localized Corrosion
Resistance
Localized corrosion refers to damage that takes place
in a small intergranular area. Examples of localized
corrosion are pitting and crevice corrosion. Because
this type of damage takes place intergranularly, it
can therefore cause greater amount of the damage to
the overall structure and its function. Nickel alloys
are known for resisting localized corrosion even in
high operating temperatures as well as highly corrosive
media such as seawater.
Nickel Alloy: High Temperature
Performance
During prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures,
many types of metal begin to crack, deform, corrode,
fatigue, etc. Nickel alloys, however, are known for
the retention of important mechanical properties, such
as impact strength, yield strength, and hardness, in
temperatures as high as 1100°F, depending on the grade.
Conversely, some grades of nickel alloys, such as alloys
600 and 625, also perform well in cryogenic applications.
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