ADVANTAGES OF NICKEL ALLOYS

It is shown how the special qualities of nickel-containing alloys-- particularly their high corrosion resistance--makes these alloys superior materials for numerous shipboard applications. Although the initial cost for nickel alloy appears higher than that for carbon steel, that cost has risen less rapidly than that for carbon steel, plastics and aluminum, and far less rapidly than labor costs. In real terms, the cost of nickel alloys has therefore actually declined. Taken together with their improved properties, this points to their growing use in the future.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • Evans, R
  • Todd, B
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding Technology International (UK)
  • ISSN: 0268-8662

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container tanks; Corrosion resistance; Machine valves; Materials; Nickel alloys; Propellers; Pumps; Stainless steel
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00657457
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM