Metals Learning Center - Page 29

In 1901, Robert Crooks Stanley invented the first Monel alloy by combining nickel and copper. Since then, Monel alloys have been used for a wide range of purposes including offshore and marine applications. With offshore oil and gas production progressively moving into deeper parts of the ocean, the... Continue Reading

“If stainless, nickel, and cobalt alloys don’t meet your performance requirements, chances are titanium will.” Ron Brucker, a senior metallurgist here at Ulbrich once said. The truth is that Titanium can withstand corrosive elements that are no match for the other alloys, and with the strength of st... Continue Reading

Get the Full August Issue: Click here to download the 16 page Economic Update for the full details of recent economic trends impacting the steel and commodities markets, as well as the associated industries across the globe. Continue reading below for the Executive Summary. August 2021 Economic ... Continue Reading

A Brief History of Stainless Steel The birth of steel goes back about 4000 years when iron-based weapons began to take the place of bronze due to their increased strengths. For thousands of years, the basis of steel was used without really knowing why it was better than its alternatives. Big brea... Continue Reading

To Our Valued Ulbrich Customer, We want to take this opportunity to provide an update on current market conditions. As it comes of no surprise, there has been no shortage of challenges that we face as we continue to work through the impact of the Pandemic. Recently we received news that an agreemen... Continue Reading