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Inconel 625 vs Inconel 718: A Complete Comparison of Strength, Corrosion Resistance and CostA systematic comparison of Inconel 625 and 718 across six dimensions — strengthening mechanism, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, weldability, machinability and cost — with a ready-to-use selection decision tree.Updated 2026-09-20
Hastelloy C-276 vs C-22: How to Select for Oxidising and Reducing MediaCompare C-276 and C-22 on chemistry, PREN, thermal stability and suitable media, with selection rules for oxidising, reducing and mixed-acid service.Updated 2026-09-20
How to Read a Mill Test Certificate: EN 10204 3.1 vs 3.2 and Key Audit PointsA detailed guide to EN 10204 certificate types, what every field on an MTC means, and ten checkpoints for reviewing certificates when buying special alloys.Updated 2026-09-20
Titanium Grade 2 vs Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V): Selecting on Strength, Corrosion and CostCompare commercially pure Grade 2 with α+β Grade 5 on mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, formability, weldability and cost, with clear service recommendations.Updated 2026-09-20
Monel 400 vs Monel K-500: Differences in Strength, Corrosion Resistance and ApplicationsCompare nickel-copper Monel 400 with precipitation-hardened K-500 on chemistry, strength, corrosion resistance and heat treatment, with selection advice for marine and oil and gas service.Updated 2026-09-20
Alloy Selection for Seawater and Chloride Service: Eight Tiers from 316L to C-276Eight tiers of alloys for seawater and chloride service ranked by PREN and field data, with a selection path based on velocity, temperature and crevice conditions.Updated 2026-09-20
Superalloy Heat Treatment Explained: Solution Treatment, Ageing and Stress RelievingA systematic explanation of solution treatment, age hardening and stress relieving for superalloys — principles, purposes, typical parameters and recommended cycles for common grades.Updated 2026-09-20
Company news (2)
Shanghai Hangbo Alloy Achieves GJB 9001C-2017 Weapon Equipment Quality Management System CertificationHangbo Alloy has obtained GJB 9001C-2017 weapon equipment quality management system certification, qualifying its superalloy and titanium products for the aerospace and defence supply chain.2026-08-12
Hangbo Commissions 500-Ton CNC Forging Press, Lifting Large Superalloy Forging Capacity by 60%Hangbo's new 500-ton CNC forging press is in production, raising maximum forging weight to 8 tonnes and cutting lead time for large superalloy and titanium rings and discs by about a third.2026-07-30
Popular starting points
Inconel 625UNS N06625 · composition, properties, standards
Hastelloy C-276UNS N10276 · composition, properties, standards
Titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V)UNS R56400 · composition, properties, standards
Monel 400UNS N04400 · composition, properties, standards
Inconel 718UNS N07718 · composition, properties, standards
Stainless Steel 316LUNS S31603 · composition, properties, standards
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