An advanced nickel alloy with a specially designed chemistry to provide maximum oxidation resistance at the most extreme temperatures and controlled precipates to maximize creep strength. A leading vacuum furnace supplier has selected this alloy as a suitable material for bar baskets in their most demanding application, 2300 F and pressure quenching. Baskets fabricated from all other alloys tested lasted between 5 and 10 cycles before requiring extensive, labor intensive straightening. The new alloy baskets have been used for over 30 cycles, with minimal distortion. This extended life eliminates several straightening cycles and the high labor costs associated with manual straightening and reassembly.