Nickel Alloys for Aerospace Applications

Nickel based alloys, widely used in aerospace engineering, are selected based on their ability to resist extremely high temperatures, corrosion and constant wear, and for their magnetic properties. Nickel alloys are structurally some of the toughest materials available, as well as being good conductors of electricity. Nexteck has an extensive variety of Nickel based alloys, such as NiCr alloy, NiFe alloy.

Nickel alloys for aerospace  provides strength and reliability at high temperatures, remains structurally sound at temperatures as high as 1600°F/870°C can be used in aircraft where burning jet fuel can cause parts to become immensely hot for extended periods of time.

Nickel and Iron based alloy can be used in aerospace engineering. Its main advantage is its extremely low levels of expansion at cryogenic temperatures of 500°F and above, allowing this alloy to consistently retain its shape and strength. Its application within the field of aerospace includes the formation of composites; thermostat rods; measuring devices; laser components; and tanks and piping for liquefied gas storage.

Nickel based alloys have superb resistance in extremely stressful environments, such as those found in gas turbines, rocket engines,  pressure vessels, and other aircraft structures. Being precipitation hardened with other resilient and versatile metals such as aluminium and titanium, the alloy can withstand very high levels of oxidation and corrosion which are often commonplace in numerous parts of an aircraft.

Nickel alloys for aerospace applications have exceptional creep resistance properties. This alloy’s ability to retain its fortitude under high degrees of stress and at temperatures of up to 850°C/ 1562°F make it extremely useful for the construction of aircraft exhaust valves and turbine rotors.

With the many advantages associated with Nickel based alloys, it is evident that without the use of these versatile metals, aircraft would have trouble finding a replacement alloy which provide them with the same range of applications which are essential for the high level of efficiency and reliability that are enjoyed today.