Alloy 600 is a versatile superalloy, which can be used in a variety of applications, involving high-temperature and corrosive conditions. On the other hand, it is also used in cryogenic temperature.
Brief Introduction of Inconel 600
Nickel Alloy 600 (Inconel 600/UNS N06600/Material 2.4816) is a nonmagnetic, nickel-based high temperature alloy possessing an excellent combination of high strength, hot and cold workability, and resistance to ordinary form of corrosion.
This alloy also displays good heat resistance and freedom from aging or stress corrosion throughout the annealed to heavily cold worked condition range.
The high chromium content of alloy 600 raises its oxidation resistance considerably above that of pure nickel, while its high nickel content provides good corrosion resistance under reducing conditions.
This alloy exhibits high levels of resistance to stress and salt water, exhaust gases, and most organic acids and compounds.
Physical Properties of Inconel 600
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.47 g/cm³ | 0.306 lb/in³ |
| Melting point | 1399°C | 2550°F |
Mechanical Properties of Inconel 600
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | ≥560 MPa | ≥81200 psi |
| Yield strength | ≥245 MPa | ≥35500 psi |
| Elongation at break | ≥35% | ≥35% |
| Vickers hardness | 160 | 160 |
Thermal Properties Inconel 600
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal expansion co-efficient (@30-100°C/86-212°F) | 13.5 µm/m°C | 7.5 µin/in°F |
| Thermal conductivity (@20°C/68°F) | 13 W/mK | 90.2 BTU.in/hrft².°F |
Applications for Inconel 600
Inconel 600 is used in the following:
● Chemical process equipment
● Heaters
● Gas turbine components
● Heat exchangers
● Heat treatment furnace components and fittings.