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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...
What is Sour Service for pipeline system?
Any process fluid that contains hydrogen sulphide is defined as Sour Service.
As per MR0175, it is a process atmosphere that contains H2S, which may lead to cracking in the material.
Sour Servic...
