Superalloy analysis laboratory

Chemical analysis Characterization of materials
More than 140 people
More than 140 people at your service
5200 m² laboratory
5200 m² laboratory + 99% of services are provided in-house
Accredited laboratory
Accredited laboratory COFRAC ISO 17025

Your needs: carrying out laboratory analysis of superalloy

What is a superalloy?

A superalloy (or high-performance alloy) is a metal alloy composed mainly of iron, cobalt and nickel and one or more chemical elements (such as chromium, aluminium or titanium). These elements are added to iron to improve certain properties of steels or alloys, such as :

mechanical resistance

ease of machining

Superalloys (or high performance alloys) are metal alloys specially designed to retain their mechanical properties and resistance to corrosion and oxidation, even at very high temperatures (often above 600°C).

They are used in a wide range of industrial sectors, including steelmaking, foundries, aerospace, automotive and nuclear power.

What superalloys can FILAB analyse?

Inconel

Hastelloy

CoCt

René 77

Stellite

Superalloy analysis: controlling your metallurgical processes

superalloy analysis

Guarantee the conformity and performance of your ferrous alloys

Their composition must be controlled to ensure the quality, conformity and performance of finished products. The FILAB laboratory can help you carry out a complete analysis of your ferroalloys thanks to its expertise and state-of-the-art equipment.

Why use a superalloy analysis laboratory?

A superalloy analysis laboratory is often commissioned by the metallurgical industry to address issues related to the quality, performance, and compliance of metal materials and products.

Superalloy analysis verifies the chemical composition of alloys, ensuring that the materials used meet the standards required for specific applications, thus avoiding the risk of failure. Furthermore, these analysis help identify and understand the causes of failures, such as corrosion, fatigue, or fracture, allowing for improved manufacturing processes and material selection.

Ferroalloy services

Analytical facilities dedicated to the expertise and analysis of superalloys

Our technical resources

Elemental analyzers C,H,O,N,S

Elemental analyzers

Carbon, Sulphur (C/S)

Elemental analyzers

Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydrogen (N / O / H)

Spark Spectrometry SEO

Basic analysis techniques ICP-AES and ICP-MS

SEM

Our analysis of metals and alloys

Titanium : TiAl, T40, TA6V

Cobalt : Cobalt Stellite Grade 6, Cobalt Stellite Grade 21

Nickel (Nitinol, Inconel 718, Inconel 625, René 77, Hastelloy X) 

Copper: brass, bronze

Aluminium: AS7G06

Tin : SAC 305, SAC 0807, Tin-Lead (SNPB)

FAQ

What are the main families of superalloys?
  • Nickel-based (Ni): excellent at very high temperatures, widely used in the aerospace industry
  • Cobalt-based (Co): highly resistant to wear and chemical corrosion
  • Iron-based (Fe): less expensive, used in energy and heavy industry
What is the difference between a superalloy and an alloy steel?

Superalloys are designed to perform beyond the limits of traditional steels, particularly at high temperatures (> 700°C) or in aggressive chemical environments.
Alloy steels, on the other hand, offer intermediate performance at a lower cost.

Can a superalloy be recycled?

Yes, but their complex composition requires specialised recycling. The recovery of strategic metals (nickel, cobalt, tungsten, etc.) is possible, but often costly.

Can superalloys be heat-treated?

Yes, and it's often essential. Treatments such as:

  • Aging to harden the structure (γ′, γ″ precipitation in Ni-based).
  • Annealing to relax internal stresses
  • Solution treatment to homogenise the alloy

The cycles are very precise and must comply with strict standards.

The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Anaïs DECAUX Customer Support Manager
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