Differences are to be celebrated. Without variety to approach things from different angles we wouldn’t be where we are today. Just take a look at metal.
You come in contact with several different types of metal day in and day out. When you open the door to check your mail. When you come back inside and start cooking breakfast. One way or another, the unique properties of different metals will affect your quality of life and what you do in the future. Honing in on these unique elements is exactly how you improve your business from the inside out. If you’re a little behind on your metal knowledge, it’s time to read up.
The quality of your bottom line is important. Keep it in sight by refreshing yourself on K500 monel, stainless steel, and nickel.
Stainless Steel
Easily the most common form of metal today is stainless steel. Stainless steel 304, specifically, is the most frequently used grade. Able to be recycled easily without a drop in quality, it’s easy to see why this material is used in so many everyday appliances. Five of the most popular applications for stainless steel 316 are laboratory equipment, boat fittings, food and pharmacuetical equipment, chemical containers, and jet engine parts. Flexible, eco-friendly, and highly durable…stainless steel is definitely here to stay.
Monel Metal
When you want an even tougher metal, look no further than K500 monel. Monel 400 is able to retain its shape and strength up to nearly 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit. You can find monel used to resist the corrosion of seawater as well as the elements. It can be combined with nickel to increase its durability even further and be spread across many daily and residential applications. To reiterate…it’s this variety that makes metal such a reliable, strong element.
Nickel Alloy
It’s rare you find a nickel alloy completely pure. Nickel 405, for example, consists of around 65% nickel right alongside sprinklings of copper, iron, and various trace elements like sulfur. Popular applications for this complication include oil refinery piping, sulfuric acid plants, and even nuclear vessels. Whether you decide to stick with nickel 500 or try nickel 405, it’s important to stress the unique advantages each alloy has. It could mean the difference between a safe product and a preventable accident.
Aluminum Bronze
Last, but not least, we have the power of aluminum bronze. Your average aluminum bronze alloys are made of around 10% to 12% aluminum, with 5% to 6% iron and nickel tossed in. Alloy steels are divided across four classes — you have your structural steels, your tool and die steels, magnetic alloys, and various heat-resisting steels. No single steel is suited for all tasks (though stainless steel is highly versatile for many). Irregardless of whether you choose K500 monel or several nickels, you need to refresh yourself frequently.
Choosing The Right Ingredients For Your Brand
Which metal best suits your purposes and why? There are a few terms that can help you figure this out sooner rather than later. Heat resistance is essential for products that are constantly achieving high temperatures, while durability is better for structural supports that are constantly exposed to the elements. Some metals are even able to disrupt certain patterns, though only to a certain degree. To avoid detection by sonar submarines are required to operate at least 100 meters below the ‘sonic layer depth’.
Embrace variety. Figure out which aluminum bronze grades will best suits your needs.