Inconel 600, also known as Alloy 600, with the UNS designation N06600 and W. Nr. 2.4816, is a popular nickel-chromium-iron alloy known for its excellent resistance to high temperatures and corrosion. It is often used in applications that involve exposure to extreme heat and aggressive environments, such as in the aerospace, chemical processing, and nuclear industries. The alloy's properties make it well-suited for use in furnace components, chemical processing equipment, and heat treating fixtures. Additionally, Inconel 600 exhibits good mechanical properties and is easily formed, making it a versatile material for various engineering applications.
Inconel 600 is used in a variety of applications involving temperatures from cryogenic to 1093 °C (2000 °F).
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sales@cocessalloys.comChemical Composition
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Nickel (Ni) |
72% min |
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Chromium (Cr) |
14-17% max |
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Iron (Fe) |
6-10% |
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Carbon (C) |
0.15% max |
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Sulfur (S) |
0.015 max |
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Manganese (Mn) |
1% max |
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Silicon (Si) |
1.5-4% |
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Manganese (Mn) |
1.5% max. |
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Silicon (Si) |
0.5% max |
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Copper (Cu) |
0.5% max |
Physical Properties
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Density |
lb/in3 |
0.306 |
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g/cm3 |
8.47 |
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Melting Range |
°F |
2470-2575 |
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°C |
1354-1413 |
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Specific Heat |
Btu/lb•°F |
0.106 |
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J/kg•°C |
444 |
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Electrical Resistivity |
ohm-circ mil/ft |
620 |
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μΩ-m |
1.03 |
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Curie Temperature |
°F |
-192 |
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°C |
-124 |
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Permeability at 200 oersted (15.9 kA/m) |
1.010 |
Mechanical Properties
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Temperature |
Yield strength |
Tensile strength |
Elongation |
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Rp 0.2 |
Rm |
A |
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°C |
°F |
MPa |
ksi |
MPa |
ksi |
% |
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20 |
68 |
200 |
29 |
550 |
79.8 |
30 |
Inconel 600 is commonly used in a wide range of applications due to its exceptional properties. Some typical applications of Inconel 600 include:
1. Aerospace industry: Gas turbine components, combustion chamber components, and heat exchangers.
2. Chemical processing industry: Equipment for processing and handling of corrosive chemicals, such as reactors and vessels.
3. Heat treating industry: Furnace retorts, muffles, and radiant tubes.
4. Nuclear industry: Steam generator tubing, reactor core components, and nuclear fuel element spacers.
5. Electrical industry: Resistance heating elements in industrial furnaces and electric furnaces.
Specifications for Inconel 600 include the following:
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Rod, Bar, Wire |
Forgings |
Plate, Sheet and Strip |
Seamless Pipe and Tube |
Welded Pipe and Tube |
Fitting |
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ASTM B 166/ASME SB 166 |
ASTM B 564/ASME SB 564 |
ASTM B 168/ASME SB 168 |
ASTM B 167/ASME SB 167, ASTM B 163/ASME SB 163 |
ASTM B 516/ASME SB 516, ASTM B 517/ASME SB 517 |
ASTM B 366/ASME SB 366 |
Standard product forms of Inconel 600 are pipe, tube, sheet, strip, plate, round bar, flat bar, forging stock, hexagon and wire. The products are available in a wide variety of sizes. Please contact us at sales@cocessalloys.com for full information.
