ASTM B166 UNS N06600/Inconel 600/Nickel 600 Bright Nickel Alloy Round Bar
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ASTM B166 UNS N06600/Inconel 600/Nickel 600 Bright Nickel Alloy Round Bar
ASTM B166 UNS N06600 Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy presented in bright nickel alloy round bar form. It offers high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good oxidation resistance, even at elevated temperatures (approximately 2000°F or 1100°C). These bars are widely used in industries such as chemical processing, nuclear power plants, heat treatment furnaces, and jet engines due to their ability to withstand corrosive environments and extreme temperatures. Their "bright" finish is the result of a cold-drawing and polishing process, resulting in a smooth, polished surface.
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What is Nickel Alloy 600?
Nickel Alloy 600 is a nickel-chromium-iron solid solution-strengthened alloy suitable for applications requiring corrosion resistance and high-temperature performance. Nickel Alloy 600 has a service temperature range from cryogenic to 1200°C. The alloy also exhibits good machinability, weldability, and high strength.
ASTM B166 UNS N06600 Bright Nickel Alloy Round Bar Chemical Composition:
| Alloy | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni | Cr | Al | Ti |
| 600 | 0.15 max | 1.00 max | 0.5 max | 0.015 max | 0.5 max | 6.0-10.0 | 72.0 min | 14.0-17.0 | - | - |
ASTM B166 UNS N06600 Round Bar Mechanical Properties:
| Nickel Alloy | Tensile Stress | Yield Stress (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 600 | Psi - 120,000 , MPa - 825 | Psi - 90,000 , MPa - 620 | 7-12% |
Applications
Chemical Processing: Bubble columns, fatty acid condensers, and equipment for handling rosin acid.
Nuclear Energy Applications: Nuclear power plants and reactors.
High-Temperature Environments: Heat-treating furnaces, gas turbine components, and jet engine parts.
Other Industries: Electronic components, marine applications, and general repair and assembly.
What does "Bright Nickel Alloy Bar" mean?
Bright Finish: Bars have a polished "bright" surface achieved through a cold drawing and polishing process that reduces surface roughness.
Bars: Bars have a round cross-section.
Nickel Alloy: The primary element of the alloy is nickel, which imparts its excellent properties.
ASTM B166: This is the ASTM standard that specifies the requirements for nickel-chromium-iron alloy bar.
UNS N06600: This is the Unified Numbering System designation for Inconel alloy 600.
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.
