This book - communicates the state of the art of nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels to the users of these materials in the chemical process industry, in the field of industrial furnaces, electric power generation, environmental protection, oil and gas production, marine engineering and aerospace industry - addresses most recent developments and inventions in the field of these materials - instructs about the chemical composition of these materials - gives guidelines to the user about the proper materials selection for the special application he might have in mind.

Nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels: Material overview and metallurgical principles - Corrosion resistance of nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels - Welding of nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels - High-temperature materials for industrial plant construction - Nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels as hot roll clad composites: A cost-effective alternative - Selected examples of the use of nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels in chemical plants - The use of nickel alloys and stainless steels in environmental engineering - Nickel alloys and high-alloy special stainless steels for the oil and gas industry