Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy used for applications that require  corrosion and high temperature resistance. This nickel alloy was designed for  service temperatures from cryogenic to elevated temperatures in the range of  2000° F. It is non-magnetic, has excellent mechanical properties, and presents  the desirable combination of high strength and good weldability under a wide  range of temperatures. The high nickel content in Inconel 600 enables it to  retain considerable resistance under reducing conditions, makes it resistant to  corrosion by a number of organic and inorganic compounds, gives it excellent  resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking and also provides excellent  resistance to alkaline solutions. Typical applications of this nickel alloy  include the chemical, pulp and paper, aerospace, nuclear engineering and heat  treating industries.

What are the characteristics of Inconel 600?

· Resistant to a wide range of corrosive media.

· Virtually immune to chlorine ion stress corrosion cracking

· Non-magnetic

· Excellent mechanical properties

· High strength and good weldability under a wide range of temperatures

Chemical Composition, %

In what applications is Inconel 600 used?

· Chemical industry

· Aerospace

· Heat treating industry

· Pulp and paper industry

· Food processing

· Nuclear Engineering

· Gas turbine components

Fabrication with Inconel 600

Alloy 600 can be both hot formed and cold formed using typical processes. Hot  working should be performed between 1600° F and 2250° F avoiding any work  between1200-1600° F because the ductility decreases in this temperature range.  Welding Alloy 600 can be achieved via shielded metal-arc welding, TIG, and  MIG.

For more information on fabrication and machining, click here.

ASTM Specifications

Mechanical Properties

Typical room temperature Tensile Properties of Annealed Material