Specialty Alloy Processing
Super Alloys Processing
& Global Supply
Operating from Singapore, ABCOM sources, processes, and supplies specialty super alloys — nickel and cobalt-based materials including Hastelloy, Waspaloy, and INCO grades — to industrial buyers and recyclers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Our 25-year track record in non-ferrous metal flows underpins every transaction.
Material Overview
What Are Super Alloys?
Super alloys are high-performance metallic materials — primarily nickel and cobalt-based — engineered to operate under extreme mechanical stress, high temperatures, and corrosive environments, typically combined with chromium, molybdenum, cobalt, copper, iron, or tungsten. The resulting compositions exhibit a range of properties not achievable in standard steels — most notably resistance to oxidation and corrosion at elevated temperatures.
The industrial significance of super alloys stems from their ability to retain mechanical strength under sustained thermal and chemical stress. Where carbon steel oxidises and stainless steel reaches its performance limits, nickel-based materials continue to perform — making them essential in the most demanding engineering environments globally.
ABCOM trades and processes a broad range of nickel-bearing scrap and primary alloy forms. Our technical expertise in grading and sorting ensures that material entering downstream supply chains meets the compositional requirements of foundries, re-melters, and alloy producers. See our full product range for available grades.
End Markets
Industries & Applications
Aerospace
Turbine blades, engine casings, and structural components require nickel and cobalt-based super alloys that maintain integrity at sustained high temperatures and cyclic stress.
Energy & Power
Gas turbines, heat exchangers, and nuclear components depend on super alloys for oxidation resistance and creep strength under continuous thermal load. Both nickel and cobalt-based grades are specified.
Marine
Seawater environments demand alloys resistant to chloride-induced corrosion. Nickel-copper and nickel-chromium grades are standard in offshore and naval applications.
Chemical Processing
Reactors, piping, and vessels handling aggressive acids and high-temperature fluids require materials that resist chemical attack across a broad pH range.
Industrial Manufacturing
Forging dies, moulds, and tooling operating under thermal cycling benefit from super alloys' combination of hardness and toughness.
Oil & Gas
Downhole tools, valves, and subsea equipment face corrosive brines and high-pressure environments where standard steels fail.
Material Categories
Grades We Supply
INCO 718 & 625
INCO 718 is one of the most widely used precipitation-hardened nickel superalloys, valued for its high strength, excellent weldability, and resistance to post-weld cracking. INCO 625 offers outstanding corrosion resistance in aggressive environments including seawater and acidic media, commonly used in chemical processing and subsea applications.
C22 & C276 (Hastelloy)
Hastelloy C22 and C276 are nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloys engineered for resistance to a broad range of corrosive media. C276 is particularly effective against pitting and stress corrosion cracking in chloride environments. Both grades are used extensively in chemical processing, pollution control, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Waspaloy
Waspaloy is a precipitation-hardened nickel superalloy developed for high-temperature turbine applications. It maintains excellent strength and oxidation resistance up to approximately 980°C, making it a standard material for gas turbine discs, rings, and fasteners in aerospace and power generation.
RENE & PWA Grades
RENE and PWA alloys are proprietary nickel superalloy families developed for advanced turbine airfoil applications. These grades are designed for directional solidification and single-crystal casting processes, offering superior creep resistance and fatigue life at extreme operating temperatures in aerospace turbine engines.
Our Capabilities
Processing & Recycling
ABCOM operates processing facilities in Singapore and Turkey, where incoming super alloy material is sorted, graded, and prepared to the compositional specifications required by downstream buyers. Our technical team evaluates material by alloy family, form factor, and contamination level before classification.
Super alloy scrap recovered from aerospace, industrial, and energy decommissioning is a significant focus. These streams contain grades such as Hastelloy C276, Waspaloy, and INCO 718 — materials with high concentrations of nickel, chromium, cobalt, and molybdenum that carry strong recycled value. Proper grading ensures maximum recovery and accurate pricing.
Quality control is applied at each stage of the process. Material is documented and traceable from origin through to dispatch, supporting the compliance and traceability requirements of our manufacturing customers. Learn more about our operations on the about page.
Processing Capabilities
- Alloy identification and compositional grading
- Sorting by grade family: nickel-chromium, nickel-copper, heat resistant, corrosion resistant
- Scrap processing from aerospace, energy, and industrial decommissioning
- Quality control and lot documentation
- Global sourcing and procurement across established supply networks
- Export preparation and international logistics coordination
Trading Network
Global Supply from Singapore
Singapore's position as a global trading hub gives ABCOM direct access to metal flows across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Our operational footprint — Singapore for trading and logistics, Turkey for processing and regional access to European buyers — allows us to move material efficiently across long-haul routes.
Export markets for our super alloy material include stainless steel producers, specialty alloy re-melters, and industrial consumers across more than 30 countries. We work with buyers who require consistent grade quality, reliable documentation, and competitive pricing based on real-time market conditions.
For sourcing inquiries, logistics discussions, or pricing on specific super alloy grades, contact our Singapore office directly via the contact page.
Why Choose ABCOM
Specialist Expertise, Global Reach
25+ Years Experience
Established in Singapore in 2000, ABCOM has operated through multiple commodity cycles with consistent focus on specialty non-ferrous alloys.
International Operations
Offices in Singapore and Turkey, with active trading relationships across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Alloy Expertise
Deep technical knowledge of nickel, chromium, molybdenum, cobalt, and titanium alloy families — from identification through to final sale.
Sustainable Recycling
Recovering high-value alloy content from industrial scrap reduces primary mining demand and supports circular supply chains.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are super alloys used for?
Super alloys are used in applications requiring resistance to extreme heat, corrosion, and mechanical stress. Common uses include gas turbine components, chemical processing equipment, marine hardware, heat exchangers, and aerospace structural parts.
Are super alloys corrosion resistant?
Yes. Super alloys — particularly nickel-chromium and nickel-molybdenum compositions such as Hastelloy C276 and C22 — offer exceptional resistance to oxidation, acids, and chloride environments. This makes them suitable for marine, chemical, and offshore energy applications.
What industries use super alloys?
Primary industries include aerospace, power generation, oil and gas, marine, chemical processing, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. Any sector requiring performance under extreme conditions relies on nickel and cobalt-based superalloy materials.
What is super alloy recycling?
Super alloy recycling involves collecting, grading, and processing scrap containing nickel, chromium, molybdenum, and cobalt back into usable raw material. ABCOM specialises in this process — recovering high-value alloy content from industrial scrap for re-entry into supply chains.
Why are super alloys valuable?
Super alloys are strategically important materials. They combine high-temperature strength, corrosion resistance, and formability in ways no other material class matches. Limited mining supply combined with strong industrial demand makes superalloy scrap and processed material consistently valuable.
Source or Sell Super Alloys
Contact ABCOM for pricing, logistics, or technical discussions on super alloy grades. We work with buyers and sellers across 30+ countries.