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Inconel 600 Bar and Rod
Round, square, hex, and forged sections to ASTM B166 in annealed and as-worked conditions.
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Grade hub for UNS N06600 / W.Nr. 2.4816 — composition, standards, and supply across bar, pipe, and plate forms.
Caustic-Grade Chemistry
Indeed, a 72% nickel minimum and 14–17% chromium give UNS N06600 its oxidation and alkali balance.
Three Forms, One Source
Moreover, we coordinate bar, pipe, and plate quotations from the same audited partner plants.
Certificates to Heat Level
In addition, EN 10204 3.1 documentation links each shipment to its melting heat for full traceability.
MATERIAL OVERVIEW
About Inconel 600
Inconel 600 covers UNS N06600 / Werkstoff 2.4816, a nickel-chromium-iron grade with a 72% nickel minimum. That base anchors chloride stress-corrosion and caustic resistance, with 14–17% chromium holding the oxide scale toward 1093 °C. Solid-solution strengthening keeps welding and forming practical.
Inconel 600 pricing tracks the LME nickel market. For current FOB China indications on UNS N06600 bar, tube, and plate, see our Inconel Price Trend Analysis (2026–2027).
Below, buyers can review the grade data that matters before ordering — composition, standards, and mechanical minimums arranged by product form. We specify each formed product in depth on the Inconel 600 Bar and Rod, Inconel 600 Pipe and Tube, and Inconel 600 Plate and Sheet pages.
Hardness in this grade follows the delivered condition rather than the grade itself; our hardness of nickel alloys reference tabulates typical HRB and HRC ranges and the heat treatments that move them.
KEY FEATURES
Key Features of Inconel 600
Inconel 600 is a solid-solution nickel-chromium-iron grade covering bar and rod, pipe and tube, and plate under the B166, B167, B163, B516, B517, and B168 family. A 72% nickel minimum resists chloride stress corrosion and caustic alkalis, while 14-17% chromium stabilizes oxide scales toward 1093 °C. This page consolidates composition, standards, and mechanical minimums for UNS N06600, from furnace retorts to caustic evaporators.
Inconel 600
Chloride SCC Immunity
Above all, the high nickel base resists chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking across the service envelope.
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Caustic Alkali Performance
Moreover, stability in sodium and potassium hydroxide keeps evaporator and concentrator duty practical.
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Oxidation Scale Stability
Specifically, chromium forms an adherent oxide layer that resists spalling through repeated thermal cycles.
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Cryogenic-to-Heat Span
In fact, mechanical properties stay useful from cryogenic hardware to furnace duty near 1093 °C.
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Dry Halogen Capability
Additionally, dry chlorine and hydrogen chloride service at elevated temperature is a classic Inconel 600 duty.
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Weldable Solid-Solution Structure
The grade needs no age-hardening step, so fabrication and repair welding stay simple.
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One Grade Across Standards
Consequently, B166, B167, B163, and B168 all govern the same UNS N06600 chemistry window.
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ALLOY SELECTION
Why Choose Inconel 600
Inconel 600 keeps its chemistry simple, using a nickel-chromium matrix with no molybdenum and no ageing addition. As a result, the grade buys immunity to chloride cracking and caustic attack over a wide band. Selecting it makes sense where fabrication simplicity outranks peak yield strength.
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Cracking-Led Selection
Specifically, where chloride stress cracking or caustic attack governs the design, the high-nickel matrix answers it directly.
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Low-Carbon Grain Boundaries
Low carbon keeps the grain boundaries clean, and the grade therefore resists sensitization at welded joints without a stabilizing addition.
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One Condition, Wide Band
Therefore, a single annealed delivery serves cryogenic hardware and furnace internals alike, so stock is not split by temperature.
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Qualification Across Forms
In short, bar, tube, and plate share the N06600 window, which simplifies approval on a mixed bill of materials.
PRODUCT FORMS
Available Product Forms
Inconel 600 covers six first-level form categories, and three of them open a family page. Therefore, the cards below split between the three linked families and the three we quote on request.
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Inconel 600 Pipe and Tube
Seamless and welded product to B167, B163, B517, and B516 for furnace and heat-exchanger duty.
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Inconel 600 Plate and Sheet
Hot-rolled and cold-rolled plate, sheet, and strip to ASTM B168 in the annealed condition.
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Inconel 600 Pipe Fittings
Butt-weld elbows, tees, reducers, caps, and stub ends formed from Inconel 600 pipe in the annealed condition.
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Inconel 600 Flanges
Weld-neck, slip-on, and blind flanges machined to your facing, bore, and pressure class.
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Inconel 600 Forgings
Open-die discs, rings, and shafts upset or rolled from Inconel 600 billet, then annealed and tested.
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APPLICATIONS
Engineered For Demanding Industries
Overall, the grade appears wherever heat, oxidation, and alkaline media arrive together and chloride pitting is not the governing threat. Form selection usually follows the temperature band and fabrication route each project requires.
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Furnace Muffles and Retorts
Meanwhile, heat-treatment hardware cycling between ambient and furnace temperature.
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Radiant Tubes and Burner Parts
Components carrying combustion heat in oxidation-controlled atmospheres.
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Caustic Evaporator Equipment
NaOH and KOH concentration systems where stainless steels crack.
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High-Temperature Heat Exchangers
Similarly, tubing above 600 °C where oxidation resistance outranks pitting resistance.
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Dry Chlorine and HCl Systems
Piping and hardware for halogen service at elevated temperature.
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Nuclear Reactor Components
Core-adjacent hardware and steam-system parts in high-purity water.
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Fatty Acid Processing Plants
Heaters, stills, and bubble towers handling organic acids at temperature.
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Thermal-Cycling Piping
Lines under repeated heating and cooling with dimensional stability demands.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical information including chemical composition, mechanical properties, standards and available dimensions.
Chemical Composition
The window below covers the ASTM product family for UNS N06600. Therefore, acceptance always follows the governing purchase specification.
| Element | Content |
|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 72.0% min. |
| Chromium (Cr) | 14.0–17.0% |
| Iron (Fe) | 6.0–10.0% |
| Carbon (C) | 0.15% max. |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.00% max. |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.50% max. |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.015% max. |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.50% max. |
Mechanical Properties
We quote the minimum room-temperature values below per the governing standard and condition. Product form and size band govern final acceptance.
| Product Form | Standard | Condition | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength, 0.2% Offset | Elongation |
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| Bar and rod | ASTM B166 | Hot- or cold-worked, annealed | ≥550 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥240 MPa (35 ksi) | ≥30% |
| Seamless pipe and tube | ASTM B167 | Hot-worked annealed, ≤127 mm OD | ≥550 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥205 MPa (30 ksi) | ≥35% |
| Seamless pipe and tube | ASTM B167 | Hot-worked annealed, over 127 mm OD | ≥515 MPa (75 ksi) | ≥170 MPa (25 ksi) | ≥35% |
| Seamless pipe and tube | ASTM B167 | Cold-worked annealed, ≤127 mm OD | ≥550 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥240 MPa (35 ksi) | ≥30% |
| Seamless pipe and tube | ASTM B167 | Cold-worked annealed, over 127 mm OD | ≥550 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥205 MPa (30 ksi) | ≥35% |
| Heat-exchanger tube | ASTM B163 | Annealed | ≥552 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥241 MPa (35 ksi) | ≥30% |
| Welded pipe and tube | ASTM B517 / B516 | As-welded or annealed | ≥550 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥240 MPa (35 ksi) | ≥30% |
| Plate, sheet, and strip | ASTM B168 | Annealed | ≥550 MPa (80 ksi) | ≥240 MPa (35 ksi) | ≥30% |
Aerospace deliveries to AMS 5540, 5580, and 5665 carry condition-specific minimums and extra process controls. Confirm the required condition at inquiry so we quote the correct standard.
Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
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| Alloy | Inconel 600 |
| UNS | N06600 |
| Werkstoff | 2.4816 |
| Density | Approx. 8.47 g/cm³ |
| Melting Range | Approx. 1370–1413 °C |
| Elastic Modulus | Approx. 214 GPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | Approx. 14.8 W/m·°C at 20 °C |
| Specific Heat | Approx. 444 J/kg·°C |
| Expansion Coefficient | 13.3 µm/m·°C (20–100 °C) |
| Alloy Type | Nickel-chromium-iron |
| Strengthening | Solid solution and cold work |
Standards
| Standard | Product / Application |
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| ASTM B166 | Rod, bar, and wire (annealed and as-worked conditions) |
| ASTM B167 | Seamless pipe and tube, hot-worked and cold-worked |
| ASTM B163 | Seamless tube for condensers and heat exchangers |
| ASTM B517 | Welded pipe |
| ASTM B516 | Welded tube |
| ASTM B829 / B775 / B751 | General requirements for seamless and welded product |
| ASTM B168 | Plate, sheet, and strip |
| ASME SB166 / SB167 / SB163 / SB517 / SB516 / SB168 | Counterparts for pressure-code jurisdiction |
| SAE AMS 5665 | Bar, forgings, and rings |
| SAE AMS 5580 | Seamless tube |
| SAE AMS 5540 | Sheet, strip, and plate |
| DIN 17742 / 17751 | Wrought nickel alloy and tube, W.Nr. 2.4816 |
| ISO 6207 | Nickel alloy seamless tube |
| UNS N06600 · W.Nr. 2.4816 · NiCr15Fe · BS NA14 | Designations |
ASTM International publishes the governing documents, while ASME counterparts govern once equipment falls under pressure-code jurisdiction.
Dimensions
| Product Form | Typical Supply Range |
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| Bar and rod | 3–500 mm dia. by section and condition |
| Seamless pipe | NPS 1/8 to NPS 24, SCH 10 to SCH 160 and custom wall |
| Seamless tube | OD 6–101.6 mm, wall 0.5–10 mm |
| Welded pipe | OD up to 1219 mm, SCH 10 to SCH 80, heavier on request |
| Welded tube | OD 6–76.2 mm, wall 0.5–6 mm |
| Plate and sheet | 0.46–100 mm thick, cut to length and width |
Size windows shift with standard and condition, and larger sections follow billet or plate availability. Therefore, state the diameter, wall or thickness, and length in the inquiry for an accurate route.
Surface Finishes
| Surface Condition | Typical Characteristics / Applications |
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| Annealed & Pickled | Standard condition for forming, welding, and machining stock |
| Bright Annealed | Scale-free surface for clean and visible applications |
| Pickled Only | Acid-descaled surface for general industrial fabrication |
| As-Worked | Hot-worked or cold-worked surface for further processing |
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which standards govern the Inconel 600 product family?
Bar and rod fall under ASTM B166, seamless pipe and tube under B167 and B163, welded product under B517 and B516, and flat product under B168. ASME counterparts apply once equipment enters pressure-code jurisdiction.
What is the maximum service temperature of Inconel 600?
The alloy holds oxidation resistance in continuous service up to about 1093 °C (2000 °F). Moreover, toughness stays high at cryogenic temperature, so the same grade spans both extremes.
How is Inconel 600 heat treated?
Specifically, annealing between 900 and 1050 °C restores the soft condition, followed by rapid cooling. Because the grade hardens only by cold work, no aging step applies.
Which welding filler is used for Inconel 600?
ERNiCr-3 filler to AWS A5.14 and covered electrodes to A5.11 are the standard choices. In addition, most fabrication work needs no preheat.
What are the equivalent designations for Inconel 600?
UNS N06600, W.Nr. 2.4816, and EN NiCr15Fe all designate the grade. Alloy 600 and Nickelvac 600 are common trade names for the same chemistry.
What is your MOQ for Inconel 600?
We accept one piece for many stock sizes, so trial orders carry no premium hurdle.
What are your trade terms for Inconel 600?
Therefore, FOB serves as the default Incoterm, while EXW, CIF, and DAP quotes follow confirmed destinations.
What is the lead time for Inconel 600?
Mill production for standard sizes runs 7-15 days, and we quote custom sections against the confirmed production schedule.
Do you provide EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificates?
Yes. Every delivery ships with an EN 10204 3.1 certificate, and 3.2 endorsement through a third party is available on request.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
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Send the grade, form, standard, size, and quantity, and the reply covers Incoterm, lead time, and documentation scope. In addition, condition and tolerance questions can ride on the same inquiry for engineering review.
