Overview
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy used for applications that require corrosion and high temperature resistance. This nickel alloy was designed for service temperatures from cryogenic to elevated temperatures in the range of 2000° F. It is non-magnetic, has excellent mechanical properties, and presents the desirable combination of high strength and good weldability under a wide range of temperatures. The high nickel content in Inconel 600 enables it to retain considerable resistance under reducing conditions, makes it resistant to corrosion by a number of organic and inorganic compounds, gives it excellent resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking and also provides excellent resistance to alkaline solutions. Typical applications of this nickel alloy include the chemical, pulp and paper, aerospace, nuclear engineering and heat treating industries.
Specification
ASTM B366/B366M Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Fittings.
Chemical Composition
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cr | Cu | Ni | Fe |
| Inconel 600 | 0.15 max | 1.00 max | 0.50 max | 0.015 max | 14.00 – 17.00 | 0.50 max | 72.00 min | 6.00 – 10.00 |
Mechanical Properties
| Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 8.47 g/cm3 | 1413 °C (2580 °F) | Psi – 95,000 MPa – 655 | Psi – 45,000 MPa – 310 | 40 % |
Applications
- 1. Chemical industry.
- 2. Aerospace.
- 3. Heat treating industry.
- 4. Pulp and paper industry.
- 5. Food processing.
- 6. Nuclear Engineering.
- 7. Gas turbine components.
