nickel based alloy Inconel Alloy UNS N06600/Inconel600/NS312/2.4816 For Power GenInconel Alloy UNS N06600/Inconel600/NS312/2.4816 In Harsh Environments
Nickel Based Alloy Inconel Alloy UNS N06600/Inconel600/NS312/2.4816 In Harsh Environments
UNS N06600, also known by the trade names Inconel 600, NS312, and 2.4816, is a high-performance nickel-chromium alloy wire with excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion, especially in high-temperature environments. It is a versatile and widely used alloy in various industrial applications requiring strength, durability, and resistance to harsh conditions.
Inconel 600 (UNS N06600), also known as NS312 or 2.4816, is a high-strength, oxidation-resistant nickel-chromium alloy widely used in industries that require materials capable of performing under extreme temperatures and corrosive environments. With excellent resistance to both oxidation and carburization, Inconel 600 is ideal for high-temperature applications in aerospace, chemical processing, nuclear power, and heat treatment industries.
Trade Code
| CN | JP | KR | US | DER | UK | |||
| GB | ISC | JIS | KS | COMMERCIAL CODE | UNS | W-Nr. | L-Nr. | BS EN/BS |
| NS 3102 (NS 312) (1Crl 5 Ni75Fe8) |
H 06600 H 03102 |
NCF 600 | NCF 600 | Inconel 600 | N 06600 | NiCr15Fe | 2.4816 | NA 14 |
| Chemical Composition Wt.% | % | Ni | Cr | Fe | C | Mn | Si | Cu | S |
| Min | 72 | 14 | 6 | ||||||
| Max | 17 | 10 | 0.15 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.015 |
| Physical Constants | Density(g/cm³) | 8.4 | |||||
| Melting Range(℃) | 1370-1425 | ||||||
| Minimum mechanical properties of alloy at room temperature | Typical mechanical properties | Tensile strength Rm N/mm² | Yield strength RP 0.2 N/mm² | Elongation A5 % | Brinell Hardness HB | |||||
| Annealing treatment | 550 | 240 | 30 | 195 | ||||||
| Solution treatment | 500 | 180 | 35 | 185 | ||||||
Key Features of UNS N06600 / Inconel 600 / NS312 / 2.4816 Alloy Wire
- Corrosion and Oxidation Resistance:
High resistance to oxidation and carburization, especially at elevated temperatures (up to 1100°C or 2000°F).
Effective resistance to many corrosive environments, including acids, alkaline solutions, and seawater.
Good performance against stress corrosion cracking and pitting in various service conditions.
- Mechanical Properties:
Excellent high-temperature strength, including resistance to thermal fatigue, oxidation, and corrosion at elevated temperatures.
Maintains good mechanical properties in both low- and high-temperature environments, including fatigue and creep resistance.
Strength and toughness at temperatures up to around 950°C (1750°F).
- Workability and Fabrication:
Good weldability using common processes such as TIG, MIG, and gas welding.
Suitable for cold and hot working, although care should be taken to prevent excessive temperatures during processing to maintain mechanical integrity.
The alloy can be formed into various shapes, such as wire, sheet, plate, tube, and bar.
Common Forms:
- Available as wire, sheet, plate, tube, bar, and other forms, often for applications requiring flexibility and strength at high temperatures.
- Often supplied as wire for use in electrical and mechanical applications.
Applications:
- Aerospace: Used in turbine blades, heat exchangers, combustion chambers, and other high-temperature components.
- Chemical Processing: Suitable for equipment exposed to high-temperature, corrosive, and oxidizing environments.
- Nuclear Power: Components used in nuclear reactors where high-temperature strength is critical.
- Furnaces and Heat Treatment: Structural parts for furnaces, kilns, and other high-temperature industrial processes.
- Food Processing: Equipment needing high thermal and corrosion resistance.
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