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In this webinar we introduce Particle Characterization by analyzing and reducing particulate matter and contamination
The Battle Against Contamination: Challenges in Superalloy Manufacturing
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Superalloys are the unsung heroes of high-performance
industries: jet engines, gas turbines, and even nuclear reactors. However, for all their strength and thermal resistance, they are incredible sensitive to one critical factor: contamination. The most minute levels of contamination during manufacturing can have costly, and even catastrophic consequences.
Superalloys, mainly those based on nickel, cobalt, or iron, operate in extreme environments. High temperatures, oxidative atmospheres, and prolonged stress exposure are norms. In these conditions, impurities like sulfur, phosphorus, or oxygen (even n parts per million) for instance, can lead to grain boundary embrittlement, creep failure, or loss of corrosion resistance.
Despite advances in metallurgy, contamination risks can happen throughout the production process:
To combat these challenges, EAG Laboratories’ expert scientists employ a multi-layered approach to measure and evaluate superalloys:
Purity in superalloys is a performance and safety imperative. At EAG Laboratories, we take pride in the handling and characterizing materials. As demands for materials grow, our scientists will continue tightening controls, refining detection methods, and anticipating where the next impurity might try to sneak in.
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In this webinar we introduce Particle Characterization by analyzing and reducing particulate matter and contamination
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