Nickel Alloy (Noun)
Meaning
An alloy whose main constituent is nickel.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Nickel-alloy coins have been in circulation for centuries, often with variable amounts of other metals added to enhance their durability.
- The unique combination of properties in this new nickel-alloy made it particularly well-suited for aircraft component manufacturing.
- There was also a brass alloy but primarily the whole electrical housing was made of a certain high resistance nickel-alloy that could function even under high temperatures.
- The Monel nickel-alloy, invented in the early 20th century, was prized for its exceptional resistance to corrosion in seawater environments.
- Engineers have developed new nickel-alloy materials that show a significant decrease in corrosive tendencies, thereby contributing to increasing the lifespan of various aerospace components.