Our laboratory is an expert in metallurgy and alloy analysis, notably Inconel, and offers its expertise to analyze the chemical composition and quality control of metal alloy grades.
Your need: carry out an Inconel alloy analysis
Inconels are superalloys based on nickel and several other metals such as chromium, molybdenum, iron iron and titanium. The most commonly used alloys in this family are Inconel 600, Inconel 625, and Inconel 718. They are particularly known for being extremely resistant to corrosion and heat. Inconels are used by many industries such as petrochemicals, aerospace, aeronautics, and nuclear power.
Inconel is used in many industrial sectors, and each Inconel grade has specific properties:
Analysis of Inconel composition: essential quality control
Analysis of the chemical composition of Inconel makes it possible to verify the presence and concentration of essential alloying elements, such as chromium, iron or titanium, thereby ensuring material compliance for safety- and performance-critical applications.
The FILAB laboratory, specialist in metallurgical analysis and Inconel analysis
The FILAB laboratory provides several hundred clients with metallurgical analysis services for Inconel alloys, and for some under COFRAC ISO 17025 accreditation.
The FILAB laboratory puts its experience and specific expertise at your disposal to monitor the quality of your Inconel alloys.
Our Inconel analysis methods
We use advanced analysis techniques, such as spectrometry and ICP analysis, to precisely detect the chemical composition of Inconel and its alloys. These methods make it possible to measure element content and ensure material quality.
Our metal and alloy analysis
Tin : SAC 305, SAC 0807, Tin-Lead (SNPB)
Cobalt : Cobalt Stellite Grade 6, Cobalt Stellite Grade 21
Nickel (Nitinol, Inconel 718, Inconel 625, René 77, Hastelloy X)
Other: ferroalloy, superalloys, magnet
To go further: our expertise in Inconel alloys
In addition to routine metallurgical analysis, the FILAB laboratory brings you its expertise in metallurgical expert analysis and failure analysis on your Inconel samples:
Metallographic examination on an Inconel alloy
Corrosion resistance study on Inconels
Surface analysis and characterization (roughness, defects,…) on Inconels
Inclusion analysis on part or raw material
Weld analysis on Inconels
Fracture surface study on Inconels
Analysis Alloy Composition
Fracture study on a metallic-base sample including Inconel
Applications of Inconel alloy analysis
Inconel alloy analysis has applications in various sectors, such as automotive, petrochemicals, additive manufacturing, and the aerospace industry. Whether it is to verify the purity of an Inconel in thermal equipment or to evaluate the mechanical properties of an Inconel alloy in aerospace parts, our laboratory puts its expertise at the service of your performance.
Our accreditations
The FILAB laboratory is accredited by COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee) – Laboratories section – in its Chemistry, Metallurgy, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Expertise, Materials Expertise and Environment departments for the following areas:
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of metallic materials
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of cosmetic products and pharmaceutical products
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of medical devices, medical equipment, and chemical and biological products
Scope available No. 1-1793
This Nadcap accreditation covers in particular:
✔️ Chemical analysis (ICP-OES) of critical metal alloys
(Al, Fe, Ni, Ti)
✔️ Metallography
An international recognition that confirms our commitment to quality and reliability for the most demanding applications, especially in aerospace.
FAQ
Analysis makes it possible to:
Check the compliance of a raw material or a component
Identify a failure (corrosion, cracking, wear, contamination…)
Verify the chemical composition in relation to standards (ASTM, AMS, ISO…)
Assess aging under extreme conditions
Abnormal corrosion in acidic or saline environments
Composition deviation from the expected standard (e.g. Inconel 625)
Detection of contaminants or foreign elements
Crack assessment or mechanical failure analysis
Yes. In addition to the raw results, our materials engineers can interpret the data, formulate failure hypotheses and provide recommendations to make your processes or suppliers more reliable.
Material compliance inspection
Verification of chemical composition (Ni, Cr, Mo, Nb, Ti, etc.) by ICP-OES/MS
Standards analysis (ASTM B443, AMS 5662/5663, etc.)
Identification of the actual alloy (e.g., distinguishing a 625 from a 718)
Failure analysis
Observation of cracks and microstructure by FEG-SEM + EDS
Investigation of intergranular corrosion or pitting (chlorides, sulfur…)
Identification of contaminants (organic or inorganic): deposits, oxides, cross-contamination
Surface analysis (XPS, Auger) to understand the mechanisms at work
Aging / fatigue study
Observation of metallurgical changes: precipitation, embrittlement, grain growth
XRD to monitor intercrystalline phases
Microhardness, mechanical testing, creep analysis
Characterization for R&D or additive manufacturing
Analysis of Inconel powders (morphology, size, composition, oxidation)
Post-3D-printing inspection: porosity, surface condition, phase stability
Batch-to-batch comparison, process optimization
