What is Inconel

Inconel is a family of alloys made from nickel and chromium that has major applications in manufacturing. These alloys can withstand high temperature and pressure, and oxidation-corrosion without losing their structural integrity. Though not naturally magnetic, some of them exhibit the property [1, 2].

Inconel Types

The following alloys are nicked-based with varying compositions sold under different trade names.

• Inconel 82
• Inconel 182
• Inconel 622-
• Inconel 625
• Inconel 600
• Inconel 601
• Inconel 686
• Inconel 690
• Inconel 718
• Inconel 725
• Inconel 738
• Inconel X750
• Inconel 792
• Inconel 800
• Inconel 825
• Inconel 925
• Inconel 939

Properties of Different Types of Inconel

What is Inconel Used for

• Since these alloys can withstand corrosion, they are used in making propeller blades, propulsion motors, bellows, submarine fittings, hydraulic line tubing, aircraft ducting, and heat exchangers [11].
• Some types of inconel are used in the manufacture of exhaust components, pipes, valves, heat-shield sheets, reactors, roller hearths, process equipments, radiant tubes, and turbine wheels [11, 12].
• These are useful in making jewelry of different designs.

References
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10. https://www.specialmetals.com/documents/technical-bulletins/incoloy/incoloy-alloy-925.pdf
11. https://www.ferralloy.com/inconel-alloys-uses-characteristics/
12. https://www.hpalloy.com/Alloys/descriptions/INCONEL600.aspx#applications