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Nickel alloys are a special class of metals containing high levels of nickel (often greater than 20%). They play a key role in industry for their unique combination of high strength, corrosion resistance to harsh acids (like hydrochloric and sulfuric) and high temperature stability. This two-part newsletter will help summarize the distinct benefits of the … Continue reading

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Q: I’m working with boiling sulfuric acid and tried Alloy 20 for some of my bolting but am having corrosion. I’m confused as I thought that is what they are best for. Any suggestions. A: You are right Alloy 20 does typically perform very well in sulfuric acid and even … Continue reading

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These two alloys are often confused as being almost the same, which is almost true. They are both nickel alloys and share many key characteristics. AL6XN and Alloy 20 are alike in that they each retain their strength to about 1000°F. In addition they both perform well, in salt water environments, … Continue reading

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