Inconel 600* Specification
*Trade name of Special Metals Group of Companies

  • W.NR 2.4816
  • UNS N06600
  • AWS 010

Applicable Standards:

  • AMS 5687
  • ASTM B166
  • BS 3075 & 3076 NA 14

A Nickel-Chromium alloy with good resistance to oxidation and corrosion at high temperatures.

Good Mechanical Properties at Elevated Temperatures Yes
Corrosion Resistant at Ambient Temperatures Yes
Corrosion Resistant & Good Mechanical Properties at Elevated Temperatures Yes
Oxidation Resistant Yes
Precipitation Hardenable No

Applications include:

  • Furnace Components
  • Chemical Processing
  • Food Processing
  • Nuclear Engineering
Approximate Chemical Composition
Ni 72% Minimum
Cr 14 - 17%
Fe 6 - 10%
Properties
DENSITY 8.47 g/cm3 0.306 lb/in3
MELTING POINT 1413°C 2575°F
COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION 13.3 µm/m °C
(20 - 100°C)
7.4 x 10-6 in/in °F
(70 - 212°F)
MODULUS OF RIGIDITY 75.6 kN/mm2 10965 ksi
MODULUS OF ELASTICITY 206 kN/mm2 29878 ksi
CONDITION OF SUPPLY HEAT TREATMENT (AFTER FORMING)
Annealed/Spring Temper Stress relieve at 460°C (860°F) for 1 hour and air cool.
CONDITION APPROX TENSILE STRENGTH APPROX SERVICE TEMPERATURE
Annealed 600 - 750 N/mm2   87 - 109 ksi -200 to +330°C -330 to +625°F
Spring Temper 900 - 1250 N/mm2 131 - 181 ksi -200 to +330°C -330 to +625°F
      Note: in both cases
slight magnetism may
occur below -120
°C
Note: in both cases
slight magnetism may
occur below -184
°F
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