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How has Ferralium developed over the years?

Improvements have been made to the composition, reducing impurities and associated inclusions, plus improved heat treatment.

How was Ferralium developed?

Ferralium is the original super duplex stainless steel, developed by Langley Alloys throughout the 1960’s and a patent in 1967.

What is the difference between Alloy 625 and Alloy 725?

Alloy 625 and Alloy 725 are nearly identical in composition, but Alloy 725 is appreciably higher strength.

What is the difference between 304 and 316?

Alloy 316 offers improved corrosion performance over Alloy 304, by virtue of an increased molybdenum content.

What is the corrosion resistance of Cupronickels?

Cupronickel alloys provide excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in seawater.

What is the composition of cupronickel?

In principle, a cupronickel can contain between 1% and 49% nickel, such that copper remains the main element.

Are cupronickels magnetic?

Cupronickels have a very low magnetic permeability <1.01.

What is the electrical conductivity of copper like?

Copper is an excellent electrical conductor, only bettered by silver, explaining why it is used in domestic electrical wiring.

What is the difference between Alloy 400 and Alloy 500?

There is negligible difference in the composition of Alloy K500 versus Alloy 400, but Alloy K500 is appreciably stronger.

What is the thermal conductivity of copper alloys?

Copper has excellent thermal conductivity, explaining its widespread use in household implements such as pots and pans.

What are brasses?

Brasses are copper-based alloys with additions of zinc. They are typically very formable and bright yellow in appearance.

What are bronzes?

Bronzes are copper-based alloys typically with additions of tin, aluminium and silicon.

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