Production and Welding Technology of Some High-Temperature Nickel Alloys in Relation to Their Properties

The most effective matching of alloys to the needs of advanced high-temperature gas-cooled reactors requires not only a knowledge of material properties, but also some understanding of the inherent general characteristics of this type of alloy. Some of the characteristic features of high-temperature nickel-based alloys are explored and general guidelines offered for their most effective use. Examples are drawn from three commercial materials: Inconel alloy 617, Incoloy alloy 800H, and Nimonic alloy 86. Such items as hot and cold working, heat treating, welding, and mechanical properties are considered.