NICKEL-CHROMIUM ALLOY

Inconel 600

Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy combining corrosion resistance with useful strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperature. Its high nickel content also provides resistance to many reducing environments.

ASTM specificationASTM B168Specified grade / UNSAlloy 600 N06600
MATERIAL OVERVIEW

Inconel 600 Information

Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy combining corrosion resistance with useful strength and oxidation resistance at elevated temperature. Its high nickel content also provides resistance to many reducing environments.

Metallic winding and compatible ring components where service conditions are suitable.

Material specificationASTM B168
Specified grade / UNSAlloy 600 N06600
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Inconel 600 Chemical Composition

ASTM B168 · Grade-specific requirements

ASTM B168 chemical composition
Element / requirementValue
Ni %≥72.0
Cr %14.0–17.0
Fe %6.0–10.0
Mn %≤1.0
C %≤0.15
Cu %≤0.50
Si %≤0.50
S %≤0.015
Other elements %—
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Inconel 600 Mechanical Properties

ASTM B168 · Grade-specific requirements

ASTM B168 mechanical properties
Product form / conditionTensile min (MPa)Yield min (MPa)Elongation min (%)Hardness
Hot-rolled plate / sheet · Annealed55024030—
Hot-rolled plate · As-rolled58624030—
Cold-rolled sheet / strip · Annealed55024030—
Cold-rolled sheet / strip · Hard8606202—
Cold-rolled strip · Skin-hard———85–88 HRB
Cold-rolled strip · Quarter-hard———88–94 HRB
Cold-rolled strip · Half-hard———93–98 HRB
Cold-rolled strip · Three-quarter-hard———97 HRB–25 HRC
Cold-rolled strip · Spring———≥30 HRC
SPECIFICATION REFERENCE

ASTM B168 Grade Reference

Alloy 600 N06600

The chemical and mechanical tables on this page use the ASTM B168 requirements for this grade, including the product conditions listed in the standard overview.

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