Inconel 718 wire- Excellent performance at extremely hot and cold temperatures

Inconel 718 is a nickel-chromium-columbium (Niobium)-molybdenum alloy having excellent tensile strength, high yield, high strength, excellent fabrication characteristics and corrosion resistance. Inconel 718 has creep-rupture properties at high temperatures and operates at cryogenic temperatures of up to 1200 degree F (650 degree C).

Inconel 718 wire is appropriate for extremely hot and cold temperature conditions and is used by industries which rely on their equipments at all times. Inconel 718 wire alloy is manufactured in a different way than others as it is a nickel-chromium alloy having traces of columbium, iron and molybdenum. In addition, it has titanium and aluminium in small quantities enabling it to maintain integrity and strength in the form of wire under high temperature conditions of up to 1300 degrees. Inconel 718 wire is suitable for soldering and can be transformed into various shapes and gives better performance than other nickel alloy wires which are formed from precipitation hardening. It has great oxidation and corrosion resistance and therefore it is appropriate for use in various industries.

Inconel 718 is commonly used in aerospace industries as rockets work in extreme temperatures in space and same is the case of engine turbines and jet engines. Jet engines become very hot during takeoff and so it is essential to ensure that nothing falls during the process or there can be a catastrophic failure. Scientists and engineers must have trust in the parts that are used to construct rockets, aeroplanes etc so that these work perfectly without failure. Inconel 718 can work properly in extremely cold temperatures in space of up to -400 degrees whereas other metals tend to lose strength.

Applications of Inconel 718 wire include industries which utilize extremely high powered gas turbines as this alloy is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures. Creeping and stress corrosion can cause harm to wires in extremely high temperatures but Inconel 718 wire is resistant to both creeping and stress corrosion. Inconel 718 wire builds trust so that people can work on production rather than doing maintenance or repair work.

Inconel 718 wire is available in different sizes as per various requirements of various industries and is available at reasonable rates. Inconel 718 has its applications in seal rings, valves, springs, aircraft and land-based turbine engines and this alloy is used in various industries such as nuclear, defense, oil/gas extraction, automotive and aerospace.

Inconel 718 can be formed into continuous coils, precision cutting and cut to lengths and heat treatment can be done to harden this alloy using age hardening, cold working and cold working followed by age hardening. Inconel 718 standard wire finishes are:

Soap (round wire only): Soap finish is for tempered products and soap is a lubricant in the drawing process and during customer part forming operation.

Extra clean: Extra clean (XC) is also known as “bright annealed” or “bright annealed and cold rolled”.

Plated: Various plating options are available for Inconel 718.

Grease (round wire only): An ultra-bright finish is obtained by drawing in heavy grease which is used for decorative applications.