Inconel Scrap from Gas Turbines — What You Have and What It's Worth
Published by InconelScrap.com | Updated June 2026
Gas turbine overhauls are one of the richest sources of Inconel and nickel superalloy scrap. A single Frame 7 or Frame 9 turbine overhaul can generate tens of thousands of pounds of high-value scrap. Here's what you're likely to have and what it's worth.
Turbine Components and Their Alloys
| Component | Typical Alloy | Scrap Value |
|---|---|---|
| Turbine Buckets (Stage 1) | Rene 80, IN-738, GTD-111 | $8–$14/lb |
| Turbine Buckets (Stage 2-4) | GTD-111, IN-738, Rene 77 | $7–$12/lb |
| Nozzles / Vanes | FSX-414, X-45, Rene 77 | $6–$10/lb |
| Combustion Liners | Hastelloy X, Inconel 617 | $5–$9/lb |
| Transition Pieces | Hastelloy X, Inconel 617 | $5–$8/lb |
| Compressor Blades | 17-4 PH, 403 SS, Ti-6Al-4V | $2–$8/lb |
| Rotor Discs | Inconel 718, Waspaloy | $9–$13/lb |
Maximizing Value from Turbine Scrap
Keep components segregated by type. Don't mix buckets with nozzles, or combustion hardware with compressor blades. Each alloy group has a different value.
Retain OEM documentation. If you have GE, Siemens, or Westinghouse part numbers and heat records, some components may qualify as surplus parts rather than scrap — worth 5–20x more.
Call before scrapping. We regularly buy entire turbine overhaul scrap packages. Call Sean at 954-488-0700 before you scrap anything — we may be able to buy the whole lot at a premium.