Tag Archives: AL-6XN

AL6XN vs Monel bolts for salt water and marine use

Posted on November 14, 2017 by dean

Q: Is AL6XN a steel or nickel alloy? Trying to figure out if it would perform as well as Monel in seawater. A: To answer your first question, AL6XN bolts are actually both a nickel and a steel alloy. AL6XN is often described as a high nickel content stainless alloy. Though … Continue reading →

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Nickel Alloys Part 1: Moderate Corrosion

Posted on November 2, 2017 by dean

Nickel alloys are a special class of metals containing high levels of nickel (often greater than 20%). They play a key role in industry for their unique combination of high strength, corrosion resistance to harsh acids (like hydrochloric and sulfuric) and high temperature stability. This two-part newsletter will help summarize the distinct benefits of the … Continue reading →

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Sea Water Corrosion: Monel, AL-6XN & Titanium to the Rescue

Posted on September 21, 2016 by dean

With over 30% of marine equipment failures being the result of marine corrosion, the subsequent costs have added up; now seawater corrosion costs are estimated at 4 % of the GNP. Unfortunately, sea water is not a simple medium because it is chemically and biologically active, which can have an … Continue reading →

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