Is Inconel costly?
Inconel-Chemical composition
| Inconel | Ni | Cr | Fe | Mo | Nb | Co | Mn | Cu | Al | Ti | Si | C | S | P | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 72 | 14.0-17.0 | 6.0-10.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | 0.015 | |||||||
| 617 | 44.2-56.0 | 20.0-24.0 | 3 | 8.0-10.0 | 10.0-15.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8-1.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.15 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.006 | |
| 625 | 58 | 20.0-23.0 | 5 | 8.0-10.0 | 3.15-4.15 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.015 | 0.015 | ||
| 690 | 59.5 | 30 | 9.2 | 0.35 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.35 | 0.019 | 0.003 | ||||||
| 718 | 50.0-55.0 | 17.0-21.0 | balance | 2.8-3.3 | 4.75-5.5 | 1 | 0.35 | 0.2-0.8 | 0.65-1.15 | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.08 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.006 |
| X-750 | 70 | 14.0-17.0 | 5.0-9.0 | 0.7-1.2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.4-1.0 | 2.25-2.75 | 0.5 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
The difference in corrosion resistance between Inconel and Monel
While both alloys have excellent corrosion resistance, the copper content in Monel gives it excellent resistance to seawater or salt spray. Although Inconel is also resistant to seawater, it is too expensive for marine engineering applications. However, due to its higher nickel content, Inconel is able to withstand high temperature settings, a feat that Monel cannot achieve. Monel grades have limited resistance to high temperatures. In addition to marine environments, Monel can also be used in environments containing both hydrofluoric acid and sulfuric acid. In addition, they are resistant to alkalis and strong acids. Inconel is excellent at preventing oxidative corrosion.
