The aerospace industry requires metals that can withstand high temperatures, such as those used in aircraft engines. Additionally, these metals need to be both lightweight and strong for satellites being launched into space. And the beauty of it is, this industry is always keeping up with the times.
3D printing, for example, plays a significant role in this industry and is being increasingly utilized. Consider a new design or concept for an aircraft. It’s a convenient technique due to the resulting hollow structures. This makes it lightweight yet just as strong.
The petrochemical industry requires materials that are exceptionally resistant to extreme conditions, such as heat, high pressure, chemicals, and corrosive substances like chlorine. Equipment such as pipes, flanges, pressure vessels, and ovens must perform reliably over extended periods in these aggressive environments. Therefore, specialized metals and alloys are often used, such as Inconel and Hastelloy (nickel alloys), zirconium, titanium, tantalum, and molybdenum. These materials are specifically developed to ensure optimal safety, durability, and reliability.
Applications | Pipes Flanges Valves Piping systems Pressure vessels Furnaces |
Commonly used metals | The nickel alloys inconel and hastelloy Zirconium Titanium alloys Tantalum Molybdenum |
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