Since thousands of years Nickel has been used in many of the applications but only recently it has been known as a chemical element. One can find the combination of Nickel and Cobalt to manufacture the metal components which are being used in different applications. With the refining in the methods of production the nickel is mixed with other elements to form an alloy. These alloys have various properties in respect to the component elements after it is combined with other. The manufacturers now indulge in creating the metals of different specifications so that it can be used for various used and applications.
In the olden days the Nickel was mixed with Cadmium and the use of this is becoming rare and it is replaced by Lithium-Ion Batteries. Many industries make use of modern materials to replace the Nickel alloys even then there is high demand for it.
The products made of the Nickel alloy is used to conduct heat which helps in retaining the strength and hence is used in various industries. The electricity is conducted efficiently and hence is useful in electronics. It is ideal to use around water as it is highly resistant to corrosion.
The prominent place where the Nickel alloy can be used is the Aerospace. It is even in use in civil and military aircraft where it is used in the engines, turbines and exhaust systems. The conductive property helps in the creation of the complicated electrical systems. In the automotive industry it is used in exhaust systems, spark plugs and various electrical equipments.
The Nickel Alloys are used in fuel extraction, processing and power generation plants. The oil and gas rigs make use of Nickel for tubing. It is an ideal material as it has good heat and corrosion resistance. It is used for vessels, tubing and heat exchanges in the Petrochemical plants. The alloy is used in the solar engineering and nuclear reactors industries.
The Nickel Alloy has a property of withstanding high temperatures and is also used in areas where there is use of heat treatment and processing plants. It is domestically used for electrical resistance heating like electric cookers. They are available in the form of wire, strip or ribbon and can be used on the design of the appliance.