Mechanical properties of stainless steel
Stainless steel is usually chosen because it is resistant against corrosion—but it is also chosen because it is steel. Properties such as strength, yield, toughness, hardness, response to work hardening, weldability, and heat-tolerance make steel an incredibly useful metal in engineering, construction, and manufacturing, especially given its cost. An engineer considers the working load and […]
Nickel Alloy Characteristics
Here are the main characteristics of nickel alloys: Corrosion/oxidation resistant High strength Heat resistance up to 980°C Highly ductile, won’t break easily if bent Magnetic, can easily be magnetized and demagnetized Weldability with various welding methods (although could develop hot or warm cracking and porosity) Low thermal conductivity, higher with nickel-copper alloys Low electrical conductivity, […]
