Glossary · term
Superalloy
Machines
- Aliases
- superalloys, single-crystal
- Domain
- Machines
Definition
A nickel- or cobalt-based alloy that keeps its strength close to its melting point, grown as a single crystal for turbine blades. The reason jet engines can run hotter than their own metal would allow.
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