Alloy 600 (UNS N06600/W.Nr. 2.4816) is a standard engineering material for applications which require resistance to corrosion and heat. The alloy also has excellent mechanical properties and presents the desirable combination of high strength and good workability and is readily weldable. Alloy 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed for use from cryogenic to elevated temperatures in the range of 1093 °C. Alloy 600 is non-magnetic.
Chemical Composition
| Nickel Ni 72.0% | Chromium Cr 14.0-17.0% | Iron Fe 6.0-10.0% | Manganese Mn 1.0% | Silicon Si 0.5% | Carbon C 0.1% |
Physical Properties
| Density g/cm3 | Electrical Resistivity at 20°C Ω mm2/m | Melting Point °C | Curie Temperature °C | Specific Heat J/kg•°C | Thermal Expansion ppm/°C 23 до 200°C |
Termal Conductivity at 20°C (W/m/°C ) |
| 8.47 | 1.03 | 1360-1410 | -124 | 442 | 13.8 | 14.9 |
Mechanical Properties
| Material | Heat Treatment Condition | Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Elongation % |
| Alloy 600 | Annealing Treatment | 600 | 10-25 |
Product Forms
| Product | Size (mm) | Condition of Supply |
| Wire | 0.2 – 12.0 | Soft Annealed Semi-Hard Hard |
| Stranded Wire | 5.0 – 60.0 | Hot Finished Cold Finished Peeled Bright Turned Bright Annealed |
Applications:
The Alloy 600 is used extensively in the chemical industry for its strength and corrosion resistance. It useful for many applications in the heat-treating industry. The Alloy 600 is used for a variety of engine and airframe components which must withstand high temperatures. The alloy is a standard material of construction for nuclear reactors:
- Chemical and food processing equipment
- Paper mill and alkaline digesters
- Heat exchangers
- Heat treating muffles and retorts
- High temperature furnace applications
- Aircraft exhaust liners and turbine seals