Monthly Archives: March 2023
How do manufacturers determine which alloy is best suited for a specific application?
Manufacturers use a variety of factors to determine which alloy is best suited for a specific application. Here are some of the key factors that are considered:
1. Corrosive environment - The type ...
What are some other alloys that are commonly used in the chemical processing industry?
There are several other alloys that are commonly used in the chemical processing industry due to their resistance to corrosion and other properties. Here are some examples:
1. Inconel 625 - Inconel...
What are some other applications of Hastelloy C276?
C276 is a type of nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy, also known as Hastelloy C276. It is a corrosion-resistant alloy that is widely used in various industries, including chemical processing, oil and ga...
Ultimate Tensile Strength
Ultimate tensile strength (or tensile strength for short) is an important property of materials to determine their mechanical performance. It is the ability of a material to resist cracking due to str...
What is Cold Welding?
Cold welding also known as Thread Galling is a phenomenon that can occur during the tightening - mainly at high speed - of threaded connections. It is caused by a combination of pressure and friction ...
Hastelloy® Alloys
Hastelloy® metals and alloys are known for their superior ability to withstand high temperatures and corrosion. Haynes International first developed this type of super alloys after the invention of st...
Inconel® Alloys
Inconel® is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation for a family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys.
Inconel® alloys are one of the most versatile metals available. Thanks...
Is Inconel® 625 the same as Nickel 625?
The chemical properties, mechanical properties and applications are within the same quality standards, so both materials are the same. Inconel® however, is a trademark that can only be used by one man...
Stainless Steel 316/304 vs 316L/304L
As American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) basic grades, the only practical difference between 304 / 316 and 304L / 316L is carbon content; the means the lower carbon content.
The carbon ranges a...
Learn about Six ASME B31.3 Fluid Service Types
Category D Fluid Service
Any ASME B31.3 Fluid Service Types that fulfilled all the requirements stated here; are categorized as Category D.
The first condition is that the fluid handled is non-fla...
