Alloy Wire International
Datasheet: Inconel® 600
Inconel® 600
A Nickel-Chromium alloy with good resistance to oxidation and corrosion at high temperatures. An austenitic sold-solution alloy, Inconel® 600 also shows good resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking. Inconel® 600 is a spring quality wire, cold drawn and with excellent mechanical properties, often used in furnace components, chemical and food processing, and nuclear engineering. of high strength and good workability.
Available in all profile options
Key Features
Inconel® 600 offers the following key features:
Good Oxidation Resistance
Good Corrosion Resistance at high temperatures
**High temperature static applications
Typical Applications
Inconel® 600 is known to be suitable for the following applications:
Furnace Components
Chemical Processing
Food Processing
Nuclear Engineering
Designations
W.Nr. 2.4816
UNS N06600
AWS 010
Specifications
AMS 5665
AMS 5687
ASTM B166
BS 3075 NA 14
BS 3076 NA 14
DTD 328A
QQ-W-390
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of Inconel® 600 is indicated in the table below:
| Element | Min % | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | 72.00 | – |
| Cr | 14.00 | 17.00 |
| Fe | 6.00 | 10.00 |
| Mn | – | 1.00 |
| C | – | 0.10 |
| Cu | – | 0.50 |
| Si | – | 0.50 |
| S | – | 0.015 |
| P | – | 0.04 |
| Co | – | 1.00 |
| Nb/Cb | – | 1.00 |
| Ti | – | 0.50 |
| Ta | – | 0.05 |
| AI | – | 0.35 |
Alloy Details
Inconel® 600 density, melting point, coefficient of expansion, modulus of rigidity, and elasticity is indicated in the table below:
| Density | Melting Point | Coefficient of Expansion | Modulus of Rigidity | Modulus of Elasticity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.47 g/cm³ | 1413 °C | 13.3 μm/m °C (20 – 100 °C) | 75.6 kN/mm² | 206 kN/mm² |
| 0.306 lb/in³ | 2575 °F | 7.4 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212 °F) | 10965 ksi | 29878 ksi |
Heat treatment of finished parts
The typical heat treatment of Inconel® 600:
| Condition as supplied by AWI | Type | Temperature | Time | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annealed or Spring Temper | Stress Relieve | 460 °C (860 °F) | 1hr | Air |
Properties
The typical mechanical properties of Inconel® 600:
| Annealed | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approx. tensile strength | <900 N/mm² | <131 ksi |
| Approx. operating temperature depending on load** and environment | -200 to +1000 °C | -330 to +1830 °F |
| Spring Temper | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approx. tensile strength | 900 – 1450 N/mm² | 131 – 210 ksi |
| Approx. operating temperature depending on load** and environment | -200 to +1000 °C | -330 to +1830 °F |
Slight magnetism may occur below 120 °C (184 °F)
The above tensile strength ranges are typical. If you require different please ask.
*Trade name of Special Metals Group of Companies **Static application = Still/Fixed/Motionless/Rigid
