INCONEL STEEL

Inconel is a great example of a high-performance metal specifically formulated for some of the most rigorous applications. Since it is often more expensive and less widely used, Inconel is generally less familiar than steel or aluminum. This article will provide some basics about Inconel and provide answers to some common questions about this unique metal.

Inconel is the name for a group of nickel-based superalloys. The name Inconel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation out of New Hartford, New York. The company acquired the name through acquisitions of previous companies that originally developed the various Inconel alloys. The first Inconel alloys were originally formulated for demanding, high-temperature environments in the middle of the 20th century.