Inconel 600 (Nickel 600) Strip, Coil, Foil, Wire, AMS 5540, ASTM B168

APPLICATIONS FOR INCONEL 600

The alloy's strength and oxidation resistance at high temperatures thanks to its nickel and chromium content make it useful for many applications in the heat-treating industry. It is also a standard material of construction for nuclear reactors because the alloy has excellent corrosion resistance to high-purity water.

Furnace components

chemical processing

food processing

nuclear engineering

Honeycomb manufacturing

flexible metal hose

tubing

bellows manufacturing

television parts manufacturing

ALLOY 600 SUMMARY

lnconel® 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed for use from cryogenic to very high temperatures in the range of 2000 °F (1093 °C). It is a standard engineering material for applications which require resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and elevated temperatures so it is used in a variety of corrosion resisting applications. The high nickel content of the material provides exceptional resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking. The chromium content of Alloy 600 grants the alloy resistance to sulfur compounds while also providing resistance under conditions where oxidation at high temperatures are a concern, or when the metal will be exposed to corrosive solutions. Nickel alloy 600 also has excellent resistance to nitrogen at high temperatures. This alloy can only be hardened and strengthened through cold work, however a wide variety of desirable mechanical properties can be obtained by combining cold working with thermal treatments.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF NICKEL 600

Nickel + Cobalt: 72.0 min.

Chromium: 14.0-17.0

Iron: 6.00-10.00

Carbon: 0.15 max

Manganese: 1.00 max

Sulfur: 0.015 max

Silicon: 0.50 max

Copper: 0.50 max

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INCONEL 600

Density: 0.304 lbs/in3, 8.42 g/cm3

Electrical Resistivity, ohm-circ mil/ft, (µ0-m): 620 (1.03)

Specific Heat, Btu/lb-°F, (J/kg-°C): 0.106 (444)

Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: in/in/° F (mm/m/°C)

70 -20 0 ° F (21 -93 °C) -6.9 x 10·6 (12.4)

70 -40 0 ° F (21 -20 4 °C)-7.3 x 10·6 (13.1)

Modulus of Elasticity: ksi (MPa)

30 x 103 (20 7 x 103) in tension

Magnetic Permeability, H = 20 0 Oersteds:

Annealed: 1.010

Melting Point: 2470 -2576 ° F (1354 -1413 °C)

ALLOY PRODUCT FORMS

INCONEL 600 COILS

Inconel 600 Strip

Inconel 600 Foil

Inconel 600 Ribbon

INCONEL 600 WIRE PROFILES

Inconel 600 Shaped Wire Profiles

Inconel 600 Round Wire

Inconel 600 Flat Wire

Inconel 600 Square Wire

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS ALLOY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

ANNEALED

Ultimate Tensile Strength: 80 KSI min (552 MPa min)

Yield Strength: (0.2% offset) 35 KSI min (241 MPa min)

Elongation: 30 % min (gauges> 0.0 10 inches)

TEMPERED

The alloy can be cold rolled to various tempers. Contact Technical Service for additional information.

TEMPERED HARD

Ultimate Tensile Strength: 125 KSI min (860 MPa min)

Yield Strength: (0.2% offset) 90 KSI min (620 MPa min)

Elongation: 2% min (gauges> 0.0 10 inches)

Hardness: Re 30 min

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES

INCONEL 600 CORROSION RESISTANCE

FINISHES

#1 - Hot rolled annealed and descaled. It is available in strip, foil and ribbon. It is used for applications where a smooth decorative finish is not required.

#2D - Dull finish produced by cold rolling, annealing and descaling. Used for deep drawn parts and those parts that need to retain lubricants in the forming process. #2B - Smooth finish produced by cold rolling, annealing and descaling. A light cold rolling pass is added after anneal with polished rolls giving it a brighter finish than 2D.

#BA- Bright annealed cold rolled and bright annealed

#CBA- Course bright annealed cold rolled matte finish and bright anneal

#2 - Cold Rolled #2BA- Smooth finish produced by cold rolling and bright annealing. A light pass using highly polished rolls produces a glossy finish. A 2BA finish may be used for lightly formed applications where a glossy finish is desired in the formed part. Polished - Various grit finish for specific polish finished requirements.

* Not all finishes are available for all alloys

WIRE FINISHES

XC - Extra Clean Bright Annealed or Bright Annealed and Cold Rolled Grease - Ultra bright finish (for decorative applications) Soap - Soap coating on tempered wire to act as lubricant

INCONEL 600 HEAT TREATMENT

lnconel® 600 cannot be hardened by heat treating.