Description

Nickel Aluminide is an advanced intermetallic compound known for its exceptional high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability. This material is critical for demanding applications where structural integrity under extreme conditions is paramount. It is primarily utilized in the aerospace, power generation, and advanced materials research sectors for components such as turbine blades, heat shields, and protective coatings.

Application

• High-Temperature Structural Components: Used in aerospace and industrial gas turbine engines for blades, vanes, and other hot-section parts.
• Protective Coatings: Serves as a bond coat or a standalone oxidation-resistant layer in thermal barrier coating (TBC) systems for superalloys.
• Reinforcement Phase: Acts as a strengthening intermetallic phase in metal matrix composites (MMCs) to enhance mechanical properties.
• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Employed in certain high-temperature catalytic processes, including steam reforming and methanation.
• Advanced Material Research: A key material for studying intermetallic compounds, phase stability, and diffusion behavior in materials science.
• Wear-Resistant Parts: Utilized in applications requiring good wear resistance at elevated temperatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel Aluminide
CAS No.	12004-71-6
Molecular Formula	AlNi
Molecular Weight	85.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Nickel (1:1); Nickel Monoaluminide; NiAl; Aluminonickel; Nickel Aluminum Alloy; β-NiAl; B2-NiAl; Nickel-Aluminum Intermetallic Compound
EINECS	234-455-8

Quality Control

Our Nickel Aluminide is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as phase purity, elemental composition, particle size distribution, and oxygen/nitrogen content. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of advanced engineering and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and contaminants. Inert atmosphere storage is recommended for long-term preservation of fine powders to prevent surface oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray powder or solid
Phase Purity (NiAl, β-phase)	≥ 99%
Nickel (Ni) Content	Balance
Aluminum (Al) Content	Balance
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-100 µm)
Oxygen (O) Content	< 0.5%
Nitrogen (N) Content	< 0.1%
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to β-NiAl phase pattern

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.