ASTM B166 UNS N06600 Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Round Bar
ASTM B166 UNS N06600 Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Round Bar
ASTM B166 UNS N06600 round bar, a high-nickel-chromium iron alloy commonly known as Inconel 600, is highly regarded for its exceptional resistance to high temperatures, oxidation, and a variety of corrosive environments, making it suitable for use in components such as heat exchangers, furnace parts, and chemical processing equipment. According to various suppliers, this versatile material offers exceptional mechanical strength and durability even at high temperatures and maintains its integrity under extreme conditions.
What are the characteristics of Inconel 600 alloy bar?
Inconel 600 alloy bar is non-magnetic and exhibits excellent mechanical properties, combining high strength with good workability and ease of welding. Inconel 600 alloy bar exhibits the cold-forming properties typically associated with chromium-nickel stainless steels.
Gnee Steel offers nickel alloy bar and rod conforming to ASTM B166 / ASME SB166 NO6600. This specification covers nickel-chromium-iron alloys (UNS N06600, N06601, N06603, N06690, N06693, N06025, N06045, and N06696) and nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloys (UNS N06617). Product forms include hot-worked and cold-worked round, square, hexagonal, rectangular shapes, and cold-worked wire.
NO6600 alloy bar offers the following characteristics:
1. Excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance
2. Good resistance to oxidizing and sour environments
3. Good carburization resistance
4. Good mechanical properties at both room and elevated temperatures
UNS N06600 Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Round Bar Specifications
| Standard | ASTM B166 / ASME SB166 | ||||
| Name of Material | Nickel Alloy bars / round rods | ||||
| Keywordas | Bar-material of rectangular (flats), hexagonal, or square solid; Rod, n - material of round solid section | ||||
| Condition | Annealed | ||||
| Quantity | Feet / metres / or number of lengths | ||||
| Size | Bar, n - material of rectangular (flats), hexagonal, or square solid section up to and including 10 in. (254 mm) in width and 1 ⁄ 8 in. (3.2 mm) and over in thickness in straight lengths. | ||||
| Length | Specific or random | ||||
UNS NO6600 Bar Chemical Composition%
| Nickel | Copper | Iron max | Manganese | Carbon | Silicon | Sulfur | Aluminum | Chromium |
| 72 min | 0.5 max | 6-10 | 1 max | 0.15 max | 0.5 max | 0.015max | / | 14-17 |
UNS N06600 Heat Exchanger Round Bar Mechanical Property
| Condition and Diameter or Distance Between arallel Surfaces, in.(mm) | Tensile Strength,min,psi (MPa) | Yield Strength (0.2% offset), min, psi (MPa) | Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm or 4D, min,% |
| Cold-worked (as worked): | |||
| Rounds: | |||
| Under 1/2 (12.7) | 120 000 (825) | 90 000 (620) | 7A |
| 1/2 to 1 (12.7 to 25.4), incl | 110 000 (760) | 85 000 (585) | 10 |
| Over 1 to2 1/2 (25.4 to 63.5), incl | 105 000 (725) | 80 000 (550) | 12 |
| Squares, hexagons, and rectangles: | |||
| 1/4 (6.4) and under | 100 000 (690) | 80 000 (550) | 5A |
| Over 1/4 to 1/2 (6.4 to 12.7), excl | 95 000 (655) | 70 000 (480) | 7 |
| Hot worked (as worked): | |||
| Rounds: | |||
| 1/4 to 1/2 (6.4 to 12.7), incl | 95 000 (655) | 45 000 (310) | 20 |
| Over 1/2 to 3 (12.7 to 76.2), incl | 90 000 (620) | 40 000 (275) | 25 |
| Over 3 (76.2) | 85 000 (585) | 35 000 (240) | 30 |
| Squares, hexagons, and rectangles: | |||
| All sizes | 85 000 (585) | 35 000 (240) | 20 |
| Cold-worked (annealed) or hot-worked (annealed): | |||
| Rods and bars, all sizes | 80 000 (550) | 35 000 (240) | 30A |
Key Features and Properties
Composition: High nickel and chromium content provides excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance.
High-Temperature Strength: Maintains structural integrity and mechanical strength even at extremely high temperatures.
Corrosion Resistance: Withstands a wide range of corrosive environments, including reducing, oxidizing, and nitriding conditions, and is virtually immune to chloride stress corrosion cracking.
Mechanical Strength: Provides good mechanical strength and resists deformation under extreme pressures and temperatures.
Inconel 600 Heat Exchanger Rod Applications
Heat Exchangers: Its corrosion resistance and high-temperature performance make it an ideal choice for heat exchanger components across various industries.
Furnace Components: Its excellent oxidation resistance allows it to be used in industrial furnaces and heat treatment equipment.
Chemical Processing: Widely used in applications such as reactor vessels and piping in the chemical and petrochemical industries.
Aerospace and Gas Turbines: Its excellent high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance allow it to be used in components such as gas turbine blades and seals.
Nuclear: Its durability and resistance to high-temperature, high-pressure environments allow it to be used in nuclear reactors.
Gnee Steel specializes in the production of various nickel-based alloys. Gnee Steel's product packaging includes steel strapping: Pipes with an outer diameter of 3 inches or less are typically strapped together with polypropylene film to prevent rust during sea transportation, and then secured with steel strapping. Wooden boxes/crates: Pipes are typically packaged in wooden boxes or crates to protect them during transportation, especially those that are longer or have larger diameters. Seaworthy export packaging: Suppliers typically use standard seaworthy export packaging methods, which may include a variety of materials and techniques to protect the pipes during transportation. Tarpaulin packaging: This prevents rainwater, seawater, and other external factors from penetrating the export wooden crates during transportation. Gnee Steel specializes in the production and sale of alloy materials. Gnee Steel's products are widely used in aerospace, chemical, power, automotive, and nuclear energy industries, and we can provide customized alloy material solutions based on customer needs. For alloy material pricing inquiries or customized alloy material solutions, please contact us for a quote at ss@gneemetal.com
