Super Alloys in Space – Metals in the Aerospace Industry

The use and development of what we refer to as superalloys has been mainly propelled and supported by aerospace and aircraft industries; driven by the need for high strength materials that can withstand ridiculously high temperatures and resist creeping. Superalloys are widely used in aircraft engines, gas turbines, rocket engines and even chemical plants. The ability to withstand prolonged exposure to temperatures up and above 650°C and the resistance to corrosion and oxidation make superalloys the perfect solution to the aerospace industry’s needs. Typically, the base alloying component of a superalloy is either nickel, cobalt or nickel iron.