Nickel and Copper Alloys

Question 1

What is the advantage of Nickel Alloys?

Answer 1

Nickel Alloys can withstand adverse conditions such as corrosive environments, high temperatures, high stresses, or a combination of above factors.

Question 2

What are some characteristics of Nickel Alloys?

Answer 2

1) Good toughness and ductility
2) Good high/low temperature strength
3) Can be work hardened
4) Alloying allows for precipitation hardening
5) High cost
6) Good corrosion resistance
7) Alloy Nickel is not magnetic
8) Light grey in color
9) Weldable

Question 3

What are 5 Nickel Alloys?

Answer 3

1) Monel: Ni alloyed with Cu
2) Inconel: Ni alloyed with Cr
3) Incoloy: Fe based with 9-49% Ni and Cr
4) Hastelloy: Ni alloys with Fe, Cr, and Mo
5) Nitinol: Ni alloyed with titanium

Question 4

What are some uses of Copper Alloys?

Answer 4

1) Decor
2) Wires
2) Plumbing

Question 5

What are the characteristics of Cu?

Answer 5

1) High electrical/thermal conductivity
2) High corrosion resistance
3) Good fatigue resistance
4) Reasonable tensile strength
5) Can be alloyed and cold worked to improve strength
6) Non-magnetic
7) Gold in color
8) Can be used for soldering