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What specific composition of metal alloys would be most effective in the fabrication of jet engine turbines for commercial airplanes, given the requirements of strength, durability, and operational temperature range?

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The most effective metal alloy composition for jet engine turbines in commercial airplanes, considering the requirements of strength, durability, and operational temperature range, would be a nickel-based superalloy. One such example is Inconel 718, which is composed of approximately:- 50-55% Nickel  Ni - 17-21% Chromium  Cr - 4.75-5.5% Niobium  Nb - 2.8-3.3% Molybdenum  Mo - 1.0% Titanium  Ti - 0.35-0.80% Aluminum  Al - 0.2-0.8% Cobalt  Co - 0.08-0.15% Carbon  C - 0.015% max Phosphorus  P - 0.015% max Sulfur  S - 0.006-0.01% Boron  B - Balance of Iron  Fe  and other trace elementsThis specific composition of Inconel 718 provides excellent strength, durability, and resistance to high temperatures, making it suitable for use in jet engine turbines. Nickel-based superalloys like Inconel 718 are widely used in the aerospace industry due to their ability to maintain their mechanical properties at high temperatures, resist corrosion and oxidation, and withstand the stresses experienced during operation.
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