About Alloy
The Inconel 600(UNS N06600, 2.4816) is a nickel-chromium alloy renowned for its exceptional resistance to high-temperature corrosion and oxidation. Composed primarily of nickel, with significant additions of chromium, it exhibits outstanding mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, making it a popular choice for applications in extreme environments. Its high nickel content provides excellent resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking, while its chromium component contributes to its resistance to sulfur compounds and oxidizing conditions.
Inconel 600 finds extensive use in industries such as aerospace, chemical processing, and nuclear engineering, where it is employed in applications ranging from furnace components and heat-treating equipment to chemical processing vessels and gas turbine components. Its ability to maintain strength and resist deformation at high temperatures, along with its excellent resistance to oxidation and carburization, make it a valuable material for demanding environments.
Furthermore, Inconel 600 offers good weldability and high thermal stability, allowing for ease of fabrication and forming. Its combination of high strength, corrosion resistance, and fabricability makes it a versatile and reliable material for a wide range of challenging applications, earning it a reputation as a high-performance alloy in demanding industrial settings.
Product Form
Bar: ASTM B 473
Plate/Sheet/Strip: ASME SB-463, ASME SB-464, ASTM B 463, ASTM B464
Wire: ASME SB-473 ASME SB-366, ASTM B 473, ASTM B 366
Pipe: ASTM B464
UNS N08020, Werkstoff Nr. 2.4660, Covered Electrodes AWS E320LR, Fordings ASTM B462
Chemical Composition
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Alloy 600 |
Ni |
Cr |
Fe |
C |
Mn |
Si |
Cu |
P |
S |
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Content (%) |
Min |
72 |
14 |
6 |
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Max |
17 |
10 |
0.15 |
1 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.015 |
0.015 |
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Property
| Material | Form and Condition | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation % | Hardness, Rockwell | ||
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | ||||
| Alloy 600 rod and bar | Cold drawn Annealed | 80-100 | 550-690 | 25-50 | 170-345 | 55-35 | 65-85B |
| Alloy 600 Plate | Hot rolled Annealed | 80-100 | 550-725 | 30-50 | 205-345 | 55-35 | 65-85B |
| Alloy 600 Sheet | Cold Rolled Annealed | 80-100 | 550-690 | 30-45 | 205-310 | 55-35 | 88B max |
| Alloy 600 Tube & Pipe | Cold Drawn Annealed | 80-100 | 550-690 | 25-50 | 170-345 | 55-35 | 88B max |
| Alloy 600 Wire | Cold Drawn Annealed | 80-120 | 550-830 | 35-75 | 240-520 | 45-20 | - |
| Alloy 600 Wire | Cold Drawn No 1 Temper | 105-135 | 725-930 | 70-105 | 480-725 | 35-15 | - |
| Alloy 600 Wire | Spring Temper | 170-220 | 1170-1520 | 150-210 | 1035-1450 | 5-2 | - |
Application
Nuclear reactor vessels and heat exchanger tubing
Chemical processing equipment
Heat treat furnace components and fixtures
Gas turbine components including jet engines
Electronic parts
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