Alloy 600 Sheet & Coil - AMS 5540 - N06600 Inconel 600
Inconel Alloy® 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed for use at cryogenic temperatures and up to 2000˚F (1093˚C). The high nickel content of the alloy provides good resistance to reducing environments, while the chromium content provides resistance to weaker oxidizing conditions. The high nickel content of the Inconel 600 alloy provides exceptional resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking. It is often used in the chemical industry, heat treating industry, electrical, nuclear and aeronautical fields.
The addition of chromium provides superior corrosion resistance in acidic environments, compared to a pure nickel, while allowing the material to maintain corrosion resistance in a reducing state and exhibit superior corrosion resistance to alkaline solutions. Nickel Alloy 600 can be used in solutions of magnesium chloride because of its exceptional resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking. It has exceptional strength at working temperatures up to 2000ºF (1093˚C).
Standard Inventory Specifications
- UNS N06600
- AMS 5540
- ASTM B 168
- ASME SB 168
- EN 2.4816
- 10204
- PWA-LCS
- GE-S400/1000
- RR SABRe Edition 2
- DFARS Compliant
- SAE AMS 5540
Common Trade Names
- Inconel Alloy 600 (® Special Metals)
- ATI 600 (™ Allegheny Technologies)
Inventory Size Range
- Sheet : 0.018" - 0.065"
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The technical data provided is for information only and not for design purposes. It is not warranted or guaranteed.
Alloy 600 Chemical Composition
| Element | Percent By Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | Nickel | 72.0% |
| Cr | Chromium | 14.0 - 17.0% |
| Fe | Iron | 6.0 - 10.0% |
| C | Carbon | 0.05 - 1.50% |
| Mn | Manganese | 1.0% Max |
| Si | Silicon | 0.5% Max |
| Cu | Copper | 0.5% Max |
| Al | Aluminum | 0.3% Max |
| Ti | Titanium | 0.3% Max |
| B | Boron | 0.006% Max |
| P | Phosphorus | 0.015% Max |
| S | Sulfur | 0.015% Max |
The high chromium content of alloy 600 raises its oxidation resistance far above that of pure nickel.
Common Applications of Alloy 600 Nickel
- Nuclear power plants
- Heat exchangers
- Industrial chemical evaporators
- Industrial acid and alkali equipments
- Heat treatment furnace parts
- Afterburner parts and other components used at high temperatures
- Vacuum furnace fixtures
- Chemical & food processing equipment
- Paper mill & alkaline digesters
- Vinyl chloride monomer production
- Thermo couple sheathing in aggressive atmospheres
- Catalyst regenerators in petrochemical production
Alloy 600 Physical Properties
- Density: .304 lb/in3
- Melting Range: 2470-2575°F
- Specific Heat Btu/lb °F: 0.11
- Poisson's Ratio: 0.29
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
| Temperature, °F | 70 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in/in°F x 10-6 | - | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.3 |
Thermal Conductivity
| Temperature, °F | 70 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Btu-ft/ft2-hr-°F | 8.6 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 13.0 | 16.7 | - |
Modulus of Elasticity
| Temperature, °F | 70 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic, psi x 106 | 30.0 | 25.6 | 24.5 | 23.6 | 22.2 | 20.4 |
Mechanical Properties and Yield Strength of Alloy 600
| Temperature, °F | 70 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2% Yield Strength, ksi | 37 | 28.5 | 26.5 | 17 | 9.0 | 4.0 |
| Ulimate Tensile Strength, ksi | 93 | 84 | 65 | 27.5 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Charpy Impact V-notch, ft-lbs | 45 | 47 | 39 | 46 | 80 | 118 |
Inconel 600 alloys can be machined to pipe fittings, flanges, valve parts and other complex shapes.
