Materials Articles

Comprehensive articles on structural steel grades, stainless steels, duplex alloys, and material selection for engineering applications.

• S355 vs S275: Structural Steel Grade Comparison — A detailed comparison of the two most common European structural steel grades, covering mechanical properties, weldability, cost considerations and typical applications.
• Duplex Stainless Steel: Properties, Grades and Welding — Comprehensive guide to duplex stainless steels — their microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, grade selection and welding considerations.
• Magnesium Die Casting: Safety Protocols and Alloy Selection — Essential safety guide for magnesium die casting operations covering fire prevention, Class D extinguishing agents, alloy selection (AZ91D vs AM60B), and process parameter control.
• Cobalt Superalloys in Aerospace: Haynes 188 and L-605 — Technical guide to cobalt-based superalloys for high-temperature aerospace applications, covering Haynes 188, L-605, and FSX-414 compositions, properties, and service limitations.
• Structural Aluminum Alloy Selection: 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx Series — Engineering guide to selecting aluminum alloys for structural applications — comparing 5xxx (marine), 6xxx (architectural), and 7xxx (aerospace) series per Eurocode 9.
• Copper-Nickel Alloys for Marine Piping and Propellers — Guide to copper alloys in marine environments — Cu-Ni 90/10 and 70/30 for seawater piping, and nickel aluminum bronze (NAB) for propellers and valves.
• Nickel Alloys for High-Temperature Service: Inconel and Hastelloy — Selection guide for nickel-based alloys in high-temperature and corrosive environments — covering Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Hastelloy C-276, and Monel 400.