Superalloy
A superalloy, or high-performance alloy, is a metal alloy that has several key characteristics. These include excellent resistance to high temperatures and corrosion or oxidation.[1] The term was first used after World War II.[2] They were developed for use in jet engines and gas turbines.[3] About 75% of superalloys are used in aerospace engineering.[3]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "High Nickel Alloys & Superalloys". The Nickel Institute. Archived from the original on 27 November 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ "Superalloys: A Primer and History". The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS). Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Superalloys - An Introduction". AZO Materials. AZoNetwork Ltd. 14 May 2002. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
