Inconel vs. Monel

Inconelnoun

A corrosion and oxidation resistant nickel-chromium superalloy family which retains strength at high temperatures

Inconelnoun

a nickel-base alloy with chromium and iron; used in gas-turbine blades

Inconel

Inconel is a registered trademark of Special Metals Corporation for a family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys.Inconel alloys are oxidation-corrosion-resistant materials well suited for service in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat. When heated, Inconel forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further attack.

Monel

Monel is a group of nickel alloys, primarily composed of nickel (from 52 to 67%) and copper, with small amounts of iron, manganese, carbon, and silicon. (Alloys with copper contents 60% or more are called cupronickel.) Stronger than pure nickel, Monel alloys are resistant to corrosion by many agents, including rapidly flowing seawater.