Chemical / Materials Processing Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Description
Nonferrous metals and alloys are materials that do not contain significant amounts of iron. They are primarily composed of metals such as copper, zinc, lead, tin, aluminum, nickel, and magnesium. These materials are known for their high reflectivity, good electrical and thermal conductivities, and the ability to flow before fracture, making them essential in various engineering applications .
Working Principle
Nonferrous metals and alloys work by leveraging their unique properties, such as high conductivity and resistance to corrosion. These materials are composed of small crystals that grow individually and fill spaces by abutting neighboring crystals. This crystalline structure contributes to their strength and durability. The absence of iron in these metals reduces the risk of rust, making them particularly useful in environments where corrosion resistance is crucial .
Applications
Nonferrous metals and alloys are used in a wide range of applications. For example, copper is extensively used in electrical wiring due to its excellent conductivity. Aluminum is favored in the aerospace industry for its lightweight properties. Nickel alloys are used in high-temperature applications such as jet engines and gas turbines due to their ability to withstand extreme conditions .
Advantages over other Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
One of the significant advantages of nonferrous metals like aluminum over other metals is their lightweight nature, which is crucial in industries like aerospace and automotive where weight reduction is a priority. Copper's superior electrical conductivity makes it more suitable for electrical applications compared to other nonferrous metals. Additionally, the corrosion resistance of nickel alloys provides a distinct advantage in harsh environments .
Limitations
Nonferrous metals and alloys can have limitations such as lower strength compared to ferrous metals, which can restrict their use in applications requiring high structural integrity. They can also be more expensive due to the cost of extraction and processing, which can limit their use in cost-sensitive applications .
Considerations
When selecting nonferrous metals and alloys, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can be high due to the extraction and processing of these metals. Operating expenses may also be significant, especially if the material requires special handling or processing. Durability is generally high, but specific applications may require frequent maintenance or replacement due to wear and tear. Accuracy in manufacturing can be affected by the material's properties, and maintenance costs can vary depending on the environment in which the material is used .
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
HASTELLOY Alloy C-22 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy with enhanced resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. It resists the formation of grain boundary precipitates in the weld-heat affected zone making it suitable for use in the as-welded condition. C-22 has... [See More]
- Applications: Alternative / Renewable Energy; Chemical or material processing
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces HASTELLOY X in this grade in the following forms: Bar, wire, sheet, plate, coil, fasteners and forgings. Heat Resistant (UNS N06002). HASTELLOY X is a wrought nickel base alloy with excellent high temperature strength and oxidation resistance. All of the... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Oil & Gas Wells; Resistance Alloy / Heating
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
High Performance Alloys stocks and produces HAYNES 25 (L605) in this grade in the following forms: Bar, wire, fasteners and forgings. Nominal Chemistry. The major alloying elements are as follows: Cobalt 50%, Chromium 20%, Tungsten 15% and Nickel 10%. Features. Outstanding high temperature strength. [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Biomaterial; Chemical or material processing; Marine
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Cobalt; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy with good oxidation resistance at higher temperatures, with good resistance in carburizing and chloride containing environments. Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed for use from cryogenic to elevated temperatures in the range of 2000 deg F(1093 deg... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Nuclear; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 625 is a material with excellent resistance to pitting, crevice and corrosion cracking. Inconel 625 is highly resistant in a wide range of organic and mineral acids. Good high temperature strength. Characteristics. Excellent mechanical properties at both extremely low and extremely high... [See More]
- Applications: Abrasion Resistant; Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Marine; Oil & Gas Wells; Resistance Alloy / Heating
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Inconel 718 is a Gamma Prime strengthened alloy with excellent mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, as well as cryogenic temperatures. Suitable for temperatures up to around 1300 F. Can be readily worked and age hardened. Excellent strength from -423 degrees F to 1300 degrees F (-253... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Nuclear; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Monel 400 is a Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. Monel 400 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. Monel 400 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance, good... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Marine; Oil & Gas Wells; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Sanitation, Metallurgical, Plastics, Pollution Control Industries
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
MONEL R405 is a Nickel-Copper alloy, resistant to sea water and steam at high temperatures as well as to salt and caustic solutions. MONEL R405 is a nickel-copper alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of media. MONEL R405 is characterized by good general corrosion resistance... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Marine; Oil & Gas Wells; Pressure Vessel (PVQ); Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: AMS; ASTM / ASME; MIL-SPEC / QQS; UNS
from High Performance Alloys, Inc.
Commercially pure wrought Nickel with good mechanical properties over a wide range of temperature and excellent resistance to many corrosives, in particular hydroxides. Good resistance to corrosion in acids and alkalis and is most useful under reducing conditions. Outstanding resistance to caustic... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Nickel; Miscellaneous Nonferrous Metal or Alloy
- Specifications: ASTM / ASME; UNS
from United Performance Metals
Alloy-X is a nickel-based super alloy that possesses excellent resistance to corrosion. Additionally, it delivers strong strength characteristics at elevated temperatures-up to 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. Alloy-X is well suited for forming and welding. Common Applications of High Temp Alloy X. Gas... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Structural
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 6002
from Universal Wire Works Inc.
Alloy B2 is a nickel molybdenum alloy designed for severe corrosion applications in hydrochloric acid at all concentrations and temperatures including the boiling point. This alloy is also resistant to hydrogen chloride gas, sulfuric, acetic and phosphoric acids. This alloy resists the formation of... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Severe Corrosion Applications
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- Specifications: AWS
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Rhenium Alloys offers Copper-Tungsten in sheet and foil. For over 45 years, Rhenium Alloys has been delivering high performance refractory metals to customers who desire an alloy that can withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments. Typical Applications. • Aerospace Propulsion. •... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Radar Systems, Components, Sputtering Targets, Heating Elements, Shields & Liners
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Foil; Sheet
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten; Copper
from Matexcel
Application: Nickel-based superalloys are commonly known as its exceptional combination of high temperature strength, toughness, and resistance to degradation in corrosive or oxidizing environments. Currently, it is commonly used for aircraft and power-generation turbines, rocket engines, and other... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Nuclear
- Shape / Form: Powder, Granule or Flake
- Nonferrous: Nickel
from Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.
Flat, Shaped and Round Wire. APPLICATIONS. Components for the food, chemical and brewing industries; Nameplates; Reflectors; Capacitors; Solid and stranded conductor wire; Bus Conductors; Transformer strip. DESCRIPTION. 1000 Series has minimum of 99% aluminum with no major alloying additions. These... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Components For The Food, Chemical And Brewing; Nameplates; Reflectors; Capacitors; Conductor Wire; Bus Conductors; Transformer Strip
- Specialty / Other Types: Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions
- Nonferrous: Aluminum
- UNS Number: 91050 to 91350
from Mi-Tech Metals
Increase productivity, improve quality and reduce downtime with Chatter Free metal. Mi-Tech Metals ’ Chatter Free material is designed for minimum vibration and outstanding rigidity. Compared to traditional tungsten carbide, our Chatter Free metal offers: higher density. superior... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Boring Bar / Grinding
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.) (optional feature); Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column) (optional feature); Round Bar or Rod Stock
from Belmont Metals, Inc.
Tin Alloys. Featuring jewelry alloys, Sn anodes for plating, Sn shot for gray iron and titanium alloy additions, Grade A and 99.99% Sn, Sn-base babbitts, 5% phosphor Sn, Pewter, Sn-base solders, Sn powder, Sn oxide powder, Sn granular. All types of Sn and Sn alloys for additions, alloying, casting... [See More]
- Applications: Chemical or material processing; Casting, Plating, Solder, Babbitt Alloys, Bronze Alloys
- Shape / Form: Pig, Bar, Granular, Mossy, Shot, Anodes, Rod
- Nonferrous: LowMelting; Lead; Tin
from National Bronze & Metals Inc.
C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze "9D" ASTM B505. Typical Uses for C95500 Nickel Aluminum Bronze "9D": BUILDERS HARDWARE: Window Hardware. CONSUMER: Piano Keys, Musical Instruments. ELECTRICAL: Electrical Hardware. FASTENERS: Stuffing Box Nuts. INDUSTRIAL: Pickling Equipment, Valve Guides, Piston... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Bearings or Bearing Quality; BuildingConstruction; Chemical or material processing; Marine; Wear resistant parts or tooling
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Copper
- UNS Number: 95500
from United Performance Metals
Inconel 625 is a nickel-based super alloy that possesses excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion in a broad range of environments. Additionally this alloy has outstanding strength and toughness at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. This alloy possesses a high... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy; Superalloy
- Nonferrous: Nickel
- UNS Number: 6625
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Molybdenum is a soft, ductile refractory metal that is ideal for thermocouple sheaths, especially when used in very high heat conditions. Molybdenum Tubing is also specified for electrical, electronic, and semiconductor applications. Seamless Tubing That Sets The Industry Standards. Precision tubing... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Alternative / Renewable Energy; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Nuclear; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Semiconductors, Thermocouple Sheaths, Medical Devices, Furnace Parts
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column)
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Molybdenum
- Features: Continuous, Centrifugal or Other Casting Process; Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR) (optional feature)
from Mi-Tech Metals
Mi-Tech high-density metals are high -strength, machinable, tungsten based materials used when high density and strength are required. [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Automotive or Vehicular; Chemical or material processing; Oil & Gas Wells; Medical; Radiation Shielding
- Specialty / Other Types: Alloy
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Tungsten
- Shape / Form: Fabricated Parts or Shapes (Castings, Forgings, Machined Parts, etc.) (optional feature); Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Squares (optional feature); Bar Stock; Hollow Stock (Tube, Pipe, Column) (optional feature); Round Bar or Rod Stock (optional feature); Flats / Rectangular Bar (optional feature)
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Molybdenum-Rhenium alloys serve a wide range of applications in electronics, furnace, joining, and aerospace industries. Precise alloying of Rhenium with these other refractory metals adds both ductility and strength to suit customer specifications. Rod And Wire That Redefines Performance. [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Repair, Resurfacing or Filling Compound; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Furnace, Joining
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Round Bar or Rod Stock
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Molybdenum
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR) (optional feature)
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Molybdenum-Rhenium Alloys provides a wide range of Wire products to serve applications in major electronics products, thermocouples, high temperature furnace parts, and welding requirements. Our Rhenium Wire is 99.99% pure and has high strength and excellent ductility. Molybdenum-47.5%-Rhenium Wire... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Repair, Resurfacing or Filling Compound; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Furnace, Joining
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Wire
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive; Molybdenum
- Features: Vacuum Arc Melted / Remelted (VAR) (optional feature)
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Rhenium Alloys has the cutting edge technology and expertise to deliver exactly what you need. They're uniquely able to convert ammonium perrhenate - or virtually any form of rhenium-bearing material - into powder, pellets, even perrhenic acid. Ammonium Perrhenate (APR) ... Rhenium Alloys offer the... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; Wear resistant parts or tooling; X-ray Anodes, Laser Mirrors & Heat Sinks, Carbide and Composite Tools
- Shape / Form: Powder, Granule or Flake
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive
from Rhenium Alloys, Inc.
Only Rhenium Alloys delivers ultra-pure grades of Rhenium Ribbon, both commercial and zone refined. Their commercial grade Rhenium Ribbon is 99.99% and our zone refined ribbon is 99.995% pure on a metallic content basis. Both grades may be ordered in either random lengths or specific cut lengths to... [See More]
- Applications: Aerospace or Aircraft Quality; Chemical or material processing; Electronics or semiconductors; HV / Electrical; Resistance Alloy / Heating; Wear resistant parts or tooling; Radar Systems, Components, Sputtering Targets, Heating Elements, Shields & Liners
- Shape / Form: Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Strip
- Nonferrous: Refractory / Reactive