What is Inconel 600 and its Uses?
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What is Inconel 600 and its Uses?
Inconel 600 is a high-performance nickel-chromium alloy renowned for its exceptional resistance to high temperatures, oxidation, and various corrosive environments, including chloride stress corrosion cracking. Because it maintains its strength and stability under harsh conditions, its main applications span industries such as nuclear power (reactor components, water systems), chemical processing (furnaces, distillers, pipelines), aerospace (jet engines, airframes), and marine engineering (offshore platforms, seawater systems).
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Is Inconel 600 magnetic?
Inconel 600 is non-magnetic, possesses excellent mechanical properties, combining high strength with good machinability and ease of welding. The 600 alloy exhibits cold-forming characteristics generally similar to chromium-nickel stainless steel.
What is Inconel 600?
Inconel 600 alloy is a versatile material. Since its introduction in the 1930s, it has proven to be a popular choice across numerous industries, including chemical processing, aerospace, and nuclear power. This nickel-chromium alloy, Inconel 600, is widely used in a variety of applications requiring corrosion resistance and high-temperature performance. It can withstand operating temperatures ranging from low temperatures to approximately 2000 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 1093 degrees Celsius). It possesses excellent mechanical properties and good weldability over a wide temperature range. The nickel content of Inconel 600 alloy makes it resistant to corrosion from inorganic and organic substances, as well as reducing agents. In addition to resistance to alkaline solutions, it also exhibits resistance to stress corrosion cracking induced by chloride ions.
Inconel 600 Chemical Composition
Chemical Requirements |
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Ni |
C |
Mn |
Cr |
S |
Si |
Fe |
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Max |
.15 |
1.0 |
17.0 |
.015 |
.5 |
10.0 |
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Min |
72.0 |
14.0 |
6.0 |
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Inconel 600 Technical Specifications
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Form |
Standard |
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Metal Type |
UNS N06600 |
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Bar |
ASTM B166 AMS 5665 Din 17752 |
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Sheet |
ASTM B168 AMS 5540 Din 17750 |
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Plate |
ASTM B168 AMS 5540 Din 17750 |
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Tube |
ASTM B167 |
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Pipe |
ASTM B167 |
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Fitting |
ASTM B366 |
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Forging |
ASTM B564 Din 17754 |
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Weld Wire |
FM 82/ ERNiCr-3 |
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Weld Electrode |
FM 182/ ENiCrFe-3 |
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Din |
2.4816 |
Physical Properties of Inconel 600
| Property | Value (Metric) | Value (Imperial) |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.47 g/cm³ | 0.306 lb/in³ |
| Melting Range | 1354 - 1413 °C | 2469 - 2575 °F |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20-100°C) | 13.3 × 10⁻⁶ /K | 7.4 × 10⁻⁶ /°F |
| Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C / 212°F) | 14.9 W/(m·K) | 103 Btu·in/(h·ft²·°F) |
| Specific Heat Capacity (at 20°C / 68°F) | 444 J/(kg·K) | 0.106 Btu/(lb·°F) |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1.03 μΩ·m | 39.8 μΩ·in |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Young's Modulus) | 214 GPa | 31.0 × 10⁶ psi |
| Shear Modulus | 79 GPa | 11.5 × 10⁶ psi |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| Magnetic Permeability (Annealed, at 200 Oe) | ~1.01 | Essentially non-magnetic |
| Curie Temperature | ~ -150 °C | ~ -238 °F |
Main Applications of Inconel 600 Alloy
Nuclear Industry: Reactor water systems, components requiring high-purity water resistance and nitrogen resistance.
Chemical Processing: Furnaces, evaporators, heaters, bubble towers, and the handling of corrosive chemicals.
Aerospace: High-temperature engine components, aircraft components, exhaust systems.
Petrochemical and Refining: Equipment operating in harsh high-temperature environments.
Marine and Offshore: Underwater structures, ship components (due to their strength and resistance to seawater corrosion).
Electronics: Cathode ray tube supports, tube supports.
Food Processing: Equipment requiring corrosion resistance and high hygiene standards.
Why Choose Gnee as Your Nickel-Based Alloy Supplier
✅ Over 18 years of export experience, products sold to more than 80 countries
✅ Certified by ISO, SGS, and BV
✅ Global inventory of Inconel, Hastelloy, Incoloy, and Monel alloy tubing, plates, and bars
✅ Custom processing services available – including cutting, polishing, CNC machining, and packaging
✅ Fast delivery within 7-15 days, supported by global logistics partners
📦 Packaging and Shipping
All stainless steel products are packaged using the following methods:
Wooden pallets or crates
Moisture-proof packaging
Labels with furnace number, standard, and size labels
Shipped worldwide by sea, air, or express
Gnee Steel is a supplier of Inconel 600 alloy, offering a wide range of products including: seamless pipe (sizes: 4-219 mm; thickness: 0.5-20 mm); welded pipe (sizes: 5.0-1219.2 mm; thickness: 0.5-20 mm); plates (thickness: 0.1 to 100 mm; width: 10-2500 mm); strips; alloy round bars (diameter: 3-800 mm); flat bars (thickness: 2-100 mm; width: 10-500 mm); hexagonal bars (size: 2-100 mm); wire rods; and extruded profiles. We collaborate with steel mills to provide our customers with Inconel 600 alloy products that meet or exceed numerous leading industry standards, including ASTM, ASME, SAE, AMS, ISO, DIN, EN, and BS standards.
Gnee Steel stocks and sells Inconel 600, pipes, plates, strips, round bars, flat bars, forged billets, hexagonal steel, wire rods, and extruded profiles. Please feel free to contact us at ss@gneesteel.com for a quote.
