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:
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
Ensure the compliance and performance of your ferrous alloys
Why use a superalloy analysis laboratory?
A superalloy analysis laboratory is often commissioned by metallurgical industries, 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 and determination of carbon, sulfur
A dedicated analytical facility for superalloy testing and analysis
Our metal and alloy analysis
Tin : SAC 305, SAC 0807, Tin-Lead (SNPB)
Single-crystal superalloys
Our accreditations
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 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
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
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.
Yes, but their complex composition requires specialized recycling. Recovering strategic metals (nickel, cobalt, tungsten, etc.) is possible, but often costly.
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.
