ALLOYS

At Intamet we stock and supply a wide variety of Stainless Steel, Duplex, Super Duplex and Nickel Alloy.

Please see below for more information on our scope of supply.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is a type of steel that contains at least 10.5% chromium, which makes it resistant to corrosion and staining. This makes it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, including construction, architecture, transportation, and household goods. Stainless steel is also known for its strength and durability, making it a popular choice for industrial and manufacturing applications.

There are several types of stainless steel, including ferritic, martensitic, austenitic, and duplex. Each type has its own unique properties and is suited for different applications. Ferritic stainless steel is magnetic and has good corrosion resistance, making it a good choice for automotive exhaust systems. Martensitic stainless steel is strong and hard, making it a good choice for knives and other cutting tools. Austenitic stainless steel is non-magnetic and has good formability, making it a popular choice for kitchenware and appliances. Duplex stainless steel combines the properties of both ferritic and austenitic stainless steels, making it a popular choice for chemical processing and marine applications.

Stainless steel is also an environmentally friendly material because it is 100% recyclable and has a long life-cycle, which reduces the need for replacement and disposal. The production of stainless steel requires less energy compared to other materials and it is also easy to clean and maintain, which contributes to its sustainability.

In conclusion, stainless steel is a versatile and durable material that is resistant to corrosion and staining, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications. Its different types have unique properties that make them suitable for specific uses, and it is also environmentally friendly.

Please see the grades Intamet can supply along with their available forms.

Nickel Alloys / Exotics

Nickel alloys are a group of metals that contain nickel as the primary element, along with other elements such as chromium, iron, molybdenum, and titanium. These alloys are known for their high strength and toughness, making them suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries.

One of the most common nickel alloys is Inconel, which is a family of nickel-chromium-based alloys known for their excellent resistance to high temperatures and corrosive environments. This makes them a popular choice for aerospace and industrial applications. Another common alloy is Hastelloy, which is a family of nickel-based alloys known for their excellent resistance to corrosion and high temperatures. These alloys are commonly used in chemical processing, marine, and power generation industries.

Nickel alloys are also known for their excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, making them suitable for electrical and electronic applications. They are also highly resistant to stress corrosion cracking, which makes them a popular choice for oil and gas exploration and production.

Nickel alloys are also used in medical implant applications, such as orthopedic and dental implants. The properties of these alloys make them biocompatible and corrosion resistant, which is important for long-term use in the human body.

In conclusion, nickel alloys are a group of metals that contain nickel as the primary element, along with other elements. They are known for their high strength, toughness and resistance to high temperature, corrosion and stress corrosion cracking. They have many industrial applications, including aerospace, chemical processing, marine, power generation, electrical and electronic applications and medical implant applications.

Duplex and Super Duplex

Duplex and Super Duplex stainless steels are types of stainless steels that contain a mixture of both austenitic and ferritic microstructures. Duplex stainless steels typically have a 50/50 mixture of austenitic and ferritic microstructures, while super duplex stainless steels have a higher proportion of ferrite in the microstructure.

The combination of the two microstructures in duplex and super duplex stainless steels results in a material that has improved strength and corrosion resistance compared to traditional austenitic or ferritic stainless steels. The high strength of duplex and super duplex stainless steels makes them suitable for use in structural and pressure-containing applications. The improved corrosion resistance also makes them suitable for use in environments where traditional stainless steels may not perform well, such as in marine and chemical processing applications.

Duplex stainless steels are known for their excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking, making them suitable for use in oil and gas exploration and production. Super duplex stainless steels have even better resistance to stress corrosion cracking, making them even more suitable for use in these applications.

Duplex and super duplex stainless steels are also known for their excellent resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, which makes them suitable for use in environments where these types of corrosion are a concern. They also have good resistance to chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking, which makes them suitable for use in environments where chloride ions are present.

In conclusion, duplex and super duplex stainless steels are types of stainless steels that contain a mixture of both austenitic and ferritic microstructures. They have improved strength, corrosion resistance and excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking, pitting and crevice corrosion, making them suitable for use in various industries such as marine, chemical processing, oil and gas exploration and production and other environments where traditional stainless steels may not perform well. Super duplex stainless steels have even better resistance to stress corrosion cracking than duplex stainless steels.