Inconel is a material that is specifically optimized for some of the toughest use conditions found in manufacturing. While it might be more expensive than other metals, it’s worth it. It has some of the highest tolerance for extreme heat and doesn’t lose as much tensile strength at 2,000°F as most varieties of steel. Let’s take a look at some of the popular uses for Inconel.
Heat Treated Applications
Due to it’s resistance to extreme temperatures and its ability to retain enough strength at high temperatures, it is the ideal basket material for heat treat applications. Compared to most stainless steel alloys, a basket made from Inconel won’t lose shape as easily when holding parts through a rigorous heat treat application.
Jet Engines
Jet engines are incredibly unique in that they have to withstand extreme temperatures. At peak cruising altitude for a plane, the average air temperature is -69.3°F. The combustion process can exceed temperatures of 2120°F though. While cooling technologies are used, the temperatures still easily exceed the tolerances of many metals. Inconel 600 retains high oxidation resistance and tensile strength despite rapid changes in temperature from the combustion process and cooling technologies employed in the aerospace industry.
Exposure to Saltwater
Inconel is often used in marine applications because of its extraordinary resistance to salt. As a result, it can be ideal for situations and products that use salt or are located near the ocean.
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