What is Inconel good for?

Inconel grades are nickel-based alloys, primarily alloyed with chromium where Inconel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Incorporated. There are up to twenty different grades within the Inconel family, but Inconel 718 and Inconel 625 are perhaps the most widely known and used. Inconel alloys find use in numerous applications described below.

Aerospace Industry: Inconel alloys are utilised in aerospace applications such as gas turbine engines, combustion chambers, exhaust systems, and aircraft structural components. Their high-temperature resistance, strength, and corrosion resistance make them suitable for withstanding the demanding conditions encountered in aerospace environments.

Chemical Processing: Inconel alloys are well-suited for chemical processing equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, and valves. They exhibit excellent corrosion resistance to a wide range of chemicals, acids, and alkalis, making them ideal for handling corrosive media.

Power Generation: Inconel alloys are used in power plants, particularly in components like gas turbines, steam turbines, and boiler systems. Their high-temperature strength, resistance to oxidation, and creep resistance make them valuable for power generation applications.

Oil and Gas Industry: Inconel alloys find application in oil and gas exploration, production, and processing equipment. They are used in components exposed to high-pressure, high-temperature conditions, such as downhole tools, wellhead equipment, and piping systems, where corrosion and mechanical strength are critical.

Marine Industry: Inconel alloys are utilised in marine environments due to their excellent resistance to corrosion, pitting, and crevice corrosion in seawater. They are employed in marine exhaust systems, seawater piping, and offshore equipment.

Nuclear Industry: Inconel alloys are suitable for nuclear applications due to their resistance to high temperatures and corrosion in nuclear reactor environments. They are used in reactor core components, fuel handling systems, and nuclear waste processing equipment.

Automotive Industry: Inconel alloys may be employed in automotive exhaust systems, turbochargers, and high-performance engine components due to their high-temperature strength and resistance to oxidation.

Langley Alloys carries stock of Alloy 718 and Alloy 625 up to 10” (254mm) diameter, and Alloy 725 up to 4” (1010.6mm) diameter.

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