Please note that the following information is provided as a reference guide only. Temperature is only one factor of many involved in alloy performance!  Please consult with an experienced metallurgist before choosing the metal best suited for your unique needs.

Metal
Maximum Operation Temperature
Aluminum400° F loses tensile strength
Low Carbon Steel 1008-1015800° F
High Carbon Steel 10511050° F
MONEL® alloy 400 - 67 Ni - 30 Cu1000° F
Stainless Steel 410 11.5 - 13.5 Cr1400° F
Stainless Steel 430 16-18 Cr1500° F
Stainless Steel 304 18 Ch 8 Ni1600° F
Stainless Steel 310 18-22 NI, 24/26 Chrome1900° F
Stainless Steel 330 - 35 Ni - 15 Chrome1900° F
INCOLOY® Alloy 8001900° F
INCONEL® Alloy 6002100° F
Nichrome V - 80 Ni 20 Chrome2100° F
Molybdenum Wire Cloth2500°-3000°+ F