ASTM B167 Inconel 600 alloy bright annealed tube

ASTM B167 Inconel Alloy 600 Bright Annealed Tubing is a seamless nickel-chromium-iron alloy tubing manufactured to ASTM B167. It is renowned for its exceptional high-temperature strength and resistance to a wide range of corrosive environments, including oxidation, alkaline solutions, and chloride-ion stress corrosion cracking. The "bright annealed" condition, which undergoes a specific annealing heat treatment to achieve a smooth, bright, and oxide-free surface, makes it suitable for demanding industrial applications such as chemical processing, aerospace, and power generation.

What are the standard Inconel 600 pipes?

These pipes conform to ASTM B167, B829, and B517 specifications. Pipes are available in various sizes according to ASTM, ASME, and API standards. Inconel 600 seamless pipes are available in diameters from 4 mm to 219 mm, while welded and EFW pipes are available in diameters from 5 mm to 1219.2 mm, with wall thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to 20 mm.

ASTM B167 N06600 Tubing Chemical Composition

Grade	C	Mn	Si	S	Cu	Fe	Ni	Cr
Inconel 600	0.15 max	1.00 max	0.50 max	0.015max	0.50 max	6.00 – 10.00	72.00 min	14.00 – 17.00

Nickel Alloy 600 Tubes Mechanical Properties

Element	Density	Melting Point	Tensile Strength	Yield Strength (0.2%Offset)	Elongation
Inconel 600	8.47 g/cm3	1413 °C (2580 °F)	Psi – 95,000 , MPa – 655	Psi – 45,000 , MPa – 310	40 %

Schedule table of Alloy 600 Pipe

3 1/2" IPS( 4.000"O. D.)	1/8" IPS(.405"O. D.)
SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH	SCH 40, 80
4" IPS(4.500"O. D.)	1/4" IPS(.540"O. D.)
SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH	SCH 40, 10, 80
5" IPS( 5.563"O. D.)	3/8" IPS(.675"O. D.)
SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH	SCH 40, 10, 80
6" IPS(6.625"O. D.)	1/2" IPS(.840"O. D.)
SCH 10, 5, 80, 40, 160, 120 XXH	SCH 5, 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH
8 " IPS(8.625"O. D.)	3/4" IPS(1.050"O. D.)
SCH 10, 5, 80, 40, 160, 120 XXH	SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH
10" IPS(10.750"O. D.)	1" IPS:(1.315′O. D.)
SCH 10, 20, TRUE 80(.500), 40, 80 (.500),	SCH 5, 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH
12" IPS(12.750"O. D.)	1-1/4" IPS(1.660"O. D.)
SCH 10, 20, TRUE40(.406), 40(.375), SCH80(.500)	SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH
14" IPS(14.000"O. D.)	1-1/2" IPS(1.900"O. D.)
SCH10(.188), SCH40(.375)	SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH
16" IPS(16.000"O. D.)	2" IPS(2.375"O. D.)
SCH10(.188), SCH40(.375)	SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH
18" IPS (18.000"O. D.)	2 1/2" IPS(2.875"O. D.)
SCH-40 (.375)	SCH 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH
	3" IPS( 3.500"O. D.)
	SCH 5, 40, 10, 160, 80, XXH

Standards:
ASTM B167 is the standard specification for this material and covers seamless pipe produced by either the cold-work annealing or hot-work annealing process.

Surface Treatment:
"Bright annealing" refers to a heat treatment process that produces a smooth, bright, and clean surface on the inside and outside of the pipe. It is often preferred for its aesthetic and clean appearance.

Common Applications
Chemical Industry: Due to its corrosion resistance, it is used in the production of chemicals such as titanium dioxide and vinyl chloride.
Heat Treatment: It performs well in high-temperature furnace environments and is ideal for heat treatment applications requiring oxidation resistance.
Other Industries: Applications include aerospace, nuclear engineering, and alkaline material processing.

About Gnee Steel

Gnee Steel specializes in the production and sale of various nickel-based alloys, including Nickel 201, Nickel 202, Hastelloy C-276, Hastelloy C-22, Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C-4, Inconel Alloy 600, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Inconel X-750, Incoloy Alloy 800, Incoloy 800H/HT, Incoloy 825, Monel Alloy 400, Monel K500, and high-temperature alloys. Gnee Steel's products are widely used in aerospace, chemical, electric power, automotive, and nuclear energy applications, and we can provide customized alloy solutions tailored to customer needs. For alloy pricing inquiries or customized alloy solutions, please contact us for a quote at ss@gneemetal.com.