What is Inconel 600?
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy used in high temperature applications. It resists oxidation and corrosion, making it an ideal choice for corrosion or heat resistant chemical compositions. Due to its strength at high temperatures, Inconel 600 can also be used for high temperature fasteners and structural components. Its ability to operate under extreme temperatures and pressures makes it popular in various industries such as aerospace, automotive engineering, energy production, offshore engineering, and petrochemical plants. In addition, its weldability makes it an excellent choice for projects that require machining of metals. In short, Inconel Alloy 600 is the perfect metal for projects that require strength and resistance in extreme conditions.
Inconel 600 Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of Inconel 600 is Ni 72%, Cr 15.5%, Fe 8%, Mn 1%, Si 0.5%, C 0.15%. This combination gives it exceptional corrosion resistance when exposed to oxidizing and reducing environments. Due to its high strength at temperatures up to 2000°F (1093°C), it is ideal for use in many industries, such as aerospace and chemical processing.
| Element | Min | Max |
| Carbon | - | 0.10 |
| Nickel | 72.0 min | |
| Chromium | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Iron | 6.00 | 10.00 |
| Silicon | - | 0.50 |
| Manganese | - | 1.00 |
| Sulfur | - | 0.015 |
| Copper | - | 0.50 |
Inconel 600 Properties
Inconel N06600 is an extremely versatile alloy that is popular across industries due to its impressive chemical properties. This nickel-chromium-based high-temperature alloy exhibits excellent resistance even at extremely high temperatures and has excellent corrosion resistance due to the presence of niobium. Alloy 600 is used for parts in energy production plants, aircraft turbine blades and exhausts, nuclear power plants, chemical processing operations, and more. With such a wide range of applications, it's no wonder that Inconel 600's excellent chemical properties make it the metal of choice for many industries.
Inconel UNS N06600 Physical Properties
In terms of physical properties, Inconel 600 has a density of 8.4 g/cm 3, a resistivity range of 1.09 to 1.12 μΩ·m at 20°C (68°F), and a thermal conductivity range of 21 W/(m·K) to 28 W/(m·K). These properties make it ideal for applications requiring excellent corrosion resistance in challenging environments, such as heat exchangers and condensers in power plants or furnace components in petrochemical operations.
| Physical Properties | °F | British Units | °C | Metric Units |
| Density | Room | 0.304 lb./cubic in. | Room | 8.43g/cubic cm |
| Electrical Resistivity |
70 200 400 600 800 |
40.6 microhm-in. 40.9 41.5 42.2 43.0 |
21 93 204 316 427 |
1.03 microhm-m 1.04 1.05 1.07 1.09 |
| Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
70-200 70-400 70-600 70-800 |
7.4 microinches/in.-°F 7.7 7.9 8.1 |
21-93 21-204 21-316 21-427 |
13.3 x 10(-6)m/m·K 13.9 14.2 14.6 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
70 200 400 600 800 |
103 Btn-in./ft².-hr.-°F 109 121 133 145 |
21 93 204 316 427 |
14.8 W/m·K 15.7 17.4 19.2 20.9 |
| Modulus of Elasticity |
Room | 30.0 x 10(6) psi | Room | 207 GPa |
Inconel 600 Thermal Properties
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy known for its excellent thermal properties. It has high strength, toughness, and good resistance to stress corrosion cracking, even at extreme temperatures. These properties make it an ideal material for many applications where the thermal environment is constantly changing, such as power generation, defense-related systems, and aerospace components. Its superior properties provide additional safety for users, as the metal does not soften or harden with temperature changes, nor does it become brittle when exposed to low temperatures. 600 alloy enables engineers to develop new designs in challenging high-temperature and corrosive environments.
Inconel 600 Equivalent Materials
UNS N06600
AMS 5540
ASTM B 168
ASME SB 168
10204
EN 2.4816
