# RAS Alloy

> Manufacturer of Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel and cobalt alloy forgings, spring wire and flanges for aerospace, oil & gas, nuclear and petrochemical service. 37 grades, full MTC and NACE MR0175.

## Blog
- [A-286 Bolt Heat Treatment: The 16-Hour Aging Cycle That Determines Everything](/blog/a286-bolt-heat-treatment-guide.md): Complete engineering guide to A-286 / GH2132 bolt heat treatment: solution annealing parameters, the critical 720°C 16-hour aging cycle, gamma-prime precipitation, common shop-floor mistakes, verification testing, and AMS 5732 vs AMS 5737 differences.
- [Inconel 718 vs 625: Which Nickel Alloy for Your Application?](/blog/inconel-718-vs-625-comparison.md): Compare Inconel 718 vs 625: chemical composition, temperature limits, strength, corrosion resistance and cost. Engineering selection guide for aerospace, oil & gas engineers.
- [Inconel 718 vs A-286 Bolts: Which Superalloy Fastener for Your Application?](/blog/inconel-718-vs-a286-bolts.md): Engineering comparison of Inconel 718 and A-286 bolts: temperature limits, tensile strength, cost, corrosion, and application-specific recommendations.
- [Nimonic 80A vs Inconel 718 Above 700°C: Creep Data Tells the Real Story](/blog/nimonic-80a-vs-inconel-718-creep.md): Creep-rupture comparison of Nimonic 80A vs Inconel 718 at 650-815°C. Larson-Miller parameter analysis, gamma-prime vs gamma-double-prime strengthening, and lifecycle cost for high-temperature creep-resistant bolts.
- [How to Specify Superalloy Bolts: A Procurement Engineer's Checklist](/blog/superalloy-bolt-procurement-guide.md): Complete procurement checklist for superalloy fasteners covering ASTM/AMS standards, heat treatment conditions, certification levels (EN 10204 3.1 vs 3.2), dimensional tolerances, MOQ and lead time realities. Written for the engineer filling out the PO.
- [Superalloy Procurement Guide: How to Source Nickel Alloys from China](/blog/superalloy-procurement-guide.md): Complete B2B procurement guide for Inconel, Hastelloy and Monel alloys. MOQ, lead time, MTC requirements, supplier qualification checklist for aerospace, oil & gas buyers.

## Products
- [Products index (llms.txt subpath)](/products/llms.txt): Product forms and grades grouped by series.
- [1J22](/alloys/1j22.md): HiperCo 50 equivalent — Fe-Co-V alloy with the highest saturation induction of any soft magnetic material.
- [1J50](/alloys/1j50.md): Soft magnetic Fe-Ni alloy with high permeability and low coercivity for transformer cores and magnetic shielding.
- [3J21](/alloys/3j21.md): Co-Ni-Cr-Mo high-elasticity alloy for precision springs, diaphragms and watch hairsprings.
- [4J29](/alloys/4j29.md): Kovar — Fe-Ni-Co expansion alloy for glass-to-metal and ceramic-to-metal seals in electronics packaging.
- [4J36](/alloys/4j36.md): Invar 36 — Fe-Ni alloy with near-zero thermal expansion for precision instruments and cryogenic service.
- [GH3044](/alloys/gh3044.md): Ni-Cr-W alloy for sheet metal gas turbine hot-section and industrial furnace components.
- [GH4098](/alloys/gh4098.md): High-chromium Ni-based alloy for sheet metal combustion chamber and afterburner components.
- [GH4099](/alloys/gh4099.md): High-tungsten Ni-based alloy for welded combustion chamber and flame tube assemblies.
- [GH4141](/alloys/gh4141.md): Chinese superalloy equivalent to Rene 41, for high-temperature turbine discs and blades.
- [Hastelloy B-2](/alloys/hastelloy-b-2.md): Low-carbon variant of Hastelloy B with improved weld zone corrosion resistance.
- [Hastelloy B-3](/alloys/hastelloy-b-3.md): Third-generation Ni-Mo alloy with maximized thermal stability and fabricability.
- [Hastelloy B](/alloys/hastelloy-b.md): Ni-Mo alloy with outstanding resistance to hydrochloric acid at all concentrations and temperatures.

## Applications
- [Aerospace](/applications/aerospace.md): Inconel 718, Waspaloy, A-286 forging & wire for aircraft turbine discs, engine rings & fasteners. AMS 5662 certified.
- [Marine](/applications/marine.md): Monel 400, K-500, Inconel 625 for seawater piping, propeller shafts & desalination. DNV certified.
- [Medical](/applications/medical.md): MP35N, L605 biocompatible alloys for orthopedic implants, guidewires & surgical instruments. ASTM F562 certified.
- [Nuclear](/applications/nuclear.md): Inconel 690, 600, X-750 for PWR steam generators & reactor internals. ASME Section III NCA-3800. Full nuclear QA.
- [Oil & Gas](/applications/oil-gas.md): NACE MR0175 Inconel 718, 625, Hastelloy C-276, Monel K-500 for subsea, downhole & sour gas. Forging, wire & flange.
- [Petrochemical](/applications/petrochemical.md): Hastelloy C-276, C22, Incoloy 825, 800H for chemical reactors, heat exchangers & acid piping. ASME Section VIII.
- [Power Generation](/applications/power-generation.md): Inconel 617, 625, Hastelloy X for USC boiler tubes, gas turbine hot-section & waste-to-energy. ASME SA-240 certified.

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## Company
- [About RAS Alloy](/about.md): Company profile, milestones and manufacturing capabilities.
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