Introduction
Inconel 600 is a Nickel-Chromium alloy with good resistance to oxidation and corrosion at
high temperatures.
Chemical Composition of Inconel 600
The compositional range for Inconel 600 is provided in the table below.
Element
Content
Nickel (Ni)
72 % min
Chromium (Cr)
14 - 16 %
Iron (Fe)
6 – 10 %
Typical Properties of Inconel 600
Typical properties of Inconel 600 are
covered in the following table.
Property
Metric
Imperial
Density
8.47 g/cm3
0.306 lb/in3
Melting point
1413 °C
2575°F
Co-Efficient of Expansion
13.3 µm/m.°C
(20-100°C)
7.4x10-6 in/in.°F
(70-212 °F)
Modulus of rigidity
75.6 kN/mm2
10965 ksi
Modulus of elasticity
206 kN/mm2
29878 ksi
Properties of Supplied Materials and Heat Treated Materials
Condition of Supply
Heat Treatment (After Forming)
Annealed/Spring Temper
Stress relive at 460°C (860°F) for 1hr and air cool.
Condition
Approx Tensile Strength
Approx Service Temp.
Annealed
600-750 N/mm2
87-109 ksi
-200 to +330°C
-330 to +625°F
Spring Temper
900-1250 N/mm2
131-181 ksi
-200 to +330°C
-330 to +625°F
Note – In both cases slight magnetism may occur below -120°C (-184°F)
Relevant Standards
Inconel 600 is covered by the following standards:
• BS
3075 and BS 3076 NA 14
• AMS
5687
• ASTM
B166
Equivalent Materials
Inconel 600 is the tradename of Special Metals Group of Companies and equivalent to:
• W.NR
2.4816
• UNS
N06600
• AWS
010
Applications of Inconel 600
Inconel 600 typically finds application in:
• Furnace components
• Chemical processing
• Food
processing and
• Nuclear engineering.
