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# Laboratory superalloy analysis

## Your need: carry out superalloy analysis in the laboratory

### What is a superalloy?

A **superalloy** (or **high-performance alloy**) is a **metal alloy**made 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 strength

corrosion resistance[](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md)

hardness[](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/mechanical-laboratory-test/hardness-analysis-and-measurement-laboratory.md)

machinability

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

They are found in many industrial sectors: **steelmaking, foundry, aerospace, automotive, nuclear**, etc.

## Which superalloys can FILAB analyze?

Inconel

Hastelloy

CoCt

René 77

Stellite

### Superalloy analysis: control your metallurgical processes

  Superalloy analysis
## Ensure the compliance and performance of your ferrous alloys

 Their composition must be controlled to ensure the quality, compliance and performance of finished products. The FILAB laboratory supports you with the complete analysis of your superalloys thanks to its expertise and state-of-the-art equipment.
### Why use a superalloy analysis laboratory?

A **superalloy analysis** laboratory is often commissioned by [metallurgical industries](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-metallurgy-steelmaking-analysis.md), as it addresses issues related to the quality, performance and compliance of metal materials and products.

Superalloy analysis makes it possible to**verify the chemical composition** of alloys, thereby ensuring that the materials used meet the required standards for specific applications, thus avoiding the risk of **failure**.

In addition, these analysis help **identify and understand the causes of failures**, such as corrosion, fatigue or fractures, making it possible to improve manufacturing processes and material selection.

## Services related to superalloys

[Analysis of the chemical composition of metal alloys](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/metallic-alloy-analysis-laboratory.md)

Analysis and determination of [carbon](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-determine-carbon.md), sulfur

[Residual Stress Measurement](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-material-testing/measurement-residual-stresses.md)

[Laboratory elemental analysis](https://filab.fr/nos-prestations/analyse/analysis-chimiques/laboratoire-analysis-elementaires/)

[Corrosion expertise](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md)

## A dedicated analytical facility for superalloy testing and analysis

## Our technical capabilities

 [### C,H,O,N,S elemental analyzers](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-elemental-analysis.md)
### Elemental analyzers

Carbon, Sulfur (C/S)

### Elemental analyzers

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

 [### Spark spectrometry SEO](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-oes-alloys.md) [### ICP-AES and ICP-MS elemental analysis techniques](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md) [### SEM](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md)
## Our metal and alloy analysis

[Iron](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/iron-alloys-analysis-at-filab-laboratory.md): [steel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-of-analysis-and-expertise-of-steels.md), [316L steel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-steel.md), [stainless steel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/stainless-steel-laboratory-analysis.md), [cast iron](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-cast-iron.md)

[Aluminum](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-aluminum-alloys.md)

[Tin](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-tin-alloy-sn.md) : SAC 305, SAC 0807, [Tin-Lead (SNPB)](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-snpb-alloys.md)

[Lead](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-lead.md)

[Molybdenum](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/molybdenum-laboratory-analysis.md)

[Copper](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-copper-alloys.md): [brass](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-brass-copper-alloys.md), [bronze](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-of-bronze.md)

Single-crystal superalloys

[Titanium](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-titanium-alloys.md) : [TiAl](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-of-tial.md), T40, TA6V

[Cobalt](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-cobalt-alloys.md) : Cobalt Stellite Grade 6, Cobalt Stellite Grade 21

[Nickel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-nickel-alloys.md) ([Nitinol](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/nitinol-characterisation.md), [Inconel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-inconel-metals.md) 718, Inconel 625, [René 77](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-of-rene-77.md), Hastelloy X) 

[Zinc](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-zinc-alloys.md)

[Chrome](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-chromium.md)

Other: [ferroalloy](https://filab.fr/nos-prestations/analyse/laboratoire-analysis-metallurgiques/analysis-ferroalliages/), [magnets](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/magnet-analysis.md)

### Our accreditations

 ![](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESSAI-Logo-COFRAC.jpg)
The FILAB laboratory is accredited by COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee) – Laboratories section – in its Chemistry, Metallurgy, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry 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](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/materials-testing-nadcap-laboratory.md) 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.

 ![](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PNG-bleu-e1775737225243-1024x446.png) [Discover our accreditations](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en.md)
## FAQ

 What are the main families of superalloys?
- **Nickel-based (Ni)** : excellent at very high temperatures, widely used in aerospace
- **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 **operate beyond the limits of traditional steels**, especially in terms of temperature (> 700°C) or in aggressive chemical environments.
Alloy steels, on the other hand, offer intermediate performance but at a lower cost.

 Can a superalloy be recycled?
Yes, but their **complex composition** requires **specialized recycling**. Recovering strategic metals (nickel, cobalt, tungsten, etc.) is possible, but often costly.

 Can superalloys undergo heat treatment?
Yes, and it is often **essential**. Treatments such as:

- **Aging** to harden the structure (γ′, γ″ precipitation in Ni-based alloys)
- **Annealing** to relieve internal stresses
- **Solution treatment** to homogenize the alloy
  The cycles are highly precise and must comply with strict standards.