APP0430NI – Castings – Stainless Steel and Nickel Base

Description

Estimated time: 4 hours

Language: English

Summary of the lecture

This course provides a technical overview of stainless steel and nickel-base alloy castings, covering their classification, metallurgical characteristics, mechanical and physical properties, corrosion and high-temperature performance, and typical industrial applications. It also addresses key aspects of casting production, heat treatment, fabrication, and standards, with an emphasis on selecting appropriate alloys for demanding service environments.

 

What you will learn:

      • Identify and classify stainless steel and nickel-base alloy castings and their main alloy families.
      • Explain the relationship between chemical composition, microstructure, and performance properties.
      • Compare mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature behavior of different casting alloys.
      • Understand standard heat treatments and their effects on properties and service performance.
      • Recognize common industrial applications for stainless steel and nickel-base alloy castings.
      • Apply basic criteria for alloy selection based on operating conditions and service requirements.
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Course includes

  • 1 Lesson
  • Steel Applications