Nickel Based Alloys

Nickel Based Alloys

Stainless Steel Materials And Processing

Super stainless steels such as duplex steel, super austenitic steel, tantalum-titanium-zirconium, nickel-based alloys, and other high-performance alloys are available in our current stock.

We stock a large variety of corrosion-resistant & high-temperature alloys.

With long standing relationships with many of the largest producers and stocking distributors across the globe, we specialise in non-standard items and hard to find alloys and product forms.

Nickel based alloys are divided into two main sections.

High-temperature alloys are used by manufacturers of equipment that is subjected to extremely high temperatures, such as jet engines for the aerospace market, gas turbine engines used for power generation and waste incineration, and industrial heating equipment.

Corrosion-resistant alloys are used in applications that require resistance to very corrosive media found in applications, such as chemical processing, power plant emissions control, hazardous waste treatment, sour gas production and pharmaceutical vessels.

Nickel Alloy Element Graphic

What are Nickel Alloys used for?

High-performance nickel and cobalt based alloys are often used in high temperature and corrosion applications where strength and longevity is required.

Nickel Based Alloy Pipes

Nickel Based Alloy pipes

Nickel based alloys are engineered to provide outstanding performance under high-temperature, corrosive, or high-stress industrial conditions.

  • Excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion
  • Operates in temperatures up to 1100°C
  • Available in pipes, tubes, sheets, plates, and fittings
  • Common grades: Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel, Alloy 600/625/825
  • Ideal for aerospace, petrochemical, marine, and power industries

Processing Capabilities

We provide manufacturing and custom fabrication services for:

  • Nickel alloy welded and seamless pipes
  • Non-standard and rectangular pipe forms
  • Evaporation crystallizers & MVR systems
  • Marine-grade pressure pipelines
  • TS-certified pressure vessel production
  • CCS / DNV / LR welding certifications
  • Full ISO Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Material Properties of Nickel Alloys

Nickel alloys combine high nickel content with elements like chromium, molybdenum, and iron to provide enhanced strength at elevated temperatures and superior corrosion resistance.

Though more expensive than carbon steel, nickel-based materials offer unmatched durability and long-term cost-effectiveness, especially in extreme conditions such as chemical processing, marine engineering, and energy systems.

Key Characteristics

Corrosion Resistance

Excellent resistance to acids, seawater, and aggressive industrial environments.

High-Temperature Strength

Maintains structural integrity under extreme thermal stress.

Oxidation Resistance

Stable under oxidative and high-temperature conditions.

Low Thermal Expansion

Minimizes deformation under temperature fluctuation.

Common Nickel-Based Alloy Grades

  • Inconel Series: 600, 625, 718
  • Hastelloy Series: C-276, X, B-2
  • Monel Series: 400, K-500
  • Others: Alloy 20, Nimonic, custom alloys
Common Nickel-Based Alloy Grades

Application Areas

Nickel and its alloys are used across thousands of industrial applications. Below is a selection of typical components and systems.

2205 Cyclone Separator

A common solid-liquid separation device used in environmental protection processes such as flue gas treatment and wastewater control.

Separators

Critical to the chemical industry for separating mixtures into desired components during chemical reactions and processing.

304 Stainless Steel Anode Tube

Used in electrolytic cells and electrochemical systems, providing current conduction at the positive pole in water treatment.

Lining

Applied in desulfurization and denitrification towers to protect inner walls from corrosion, chemical attack, and mechanical abrasion.

Evaporator

Converts liquids into vapor for chemical concentration, separation, and purification in process industries.

Scupper Elbow

Used in marine pipeline systems for fluid drainage, ventilation, and outlet piping in ship hulls and decks.

Prefabricated Pipe

Custom-fabricated pipe assemblies for shipbuilding and modular installations, improving construction efficiency and quality.

Expansion Joint

Installed in piping systems to absorb thermal expansion and vibration, ensuring long-term structural integrity.

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