INCONEL
Inconel 600 Bar
Precision nickel-chromium superalloy bar for mission-critical high-temperature applications
Inconel 600 bar combines exceptional high-temperature strength, superior oxidation resistance, and excellent corrosion performance for critical aerospace, nuclear, and industrial applications. Engineered for components requiring sustained reliability at extreme temperatures up to 1100°C.
Quick Specifications
- UNS Designation
- N06600
- Werkstoff Number
- 2.4816
- Form
- Bar (Round, Hexagonal, Flat)
- Tensile Strength (at 20°C)
- 655 - 860 MPa
- Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)
- 260 MPa minimum
- Elongation
- 30% minimum
Standards & Certifications
Product Description
Inconel 600 bar is a premium nickel-chromium superalloy engineered to deliver outstanding performance where conventional materials fail. The carefully balanced composition provides extraordinary strength retention across extreme temperature ranges, exceptional resistance to oxidizing, reducing, and neutral atmospheres, and remarkable immunity to stress corrosion cracking in aggressive chemical environments. This bar form enables fabrication of critical components that demand absolute reliability under the most demanding service conditions imaginable.
The material's microstructure is meticulously controlled through advanced melting, casting, and hot-working processes to ensure optimal grain size, elimination of segregation, and development of superior mechanical properties. The resulting material exhibits exceptional fatigue strength, outstanding impact toughness across wide temperature ranges, and remarkable consistency from piece to piece. Every bar undergoes rigorous quality verification including ultrasonic testing, mechanical property sampling, and chemical composition confirmation.
Inconel 600 bar is available in various diameters and surface conditions to accommodate diverse machining and forming requirements. Whether for critical turbine blade roots, reactor vessel penetrations, or specialized industrial furnace components, the material delivers uncompromising performance. The bar form enables economical machining of complex geometries while maintaining the superior properties required for mission-critical applications.
With proven service history in the world's most demanding applications including military aircraft engines, commercial nuclear reactors, and specialized industrial equipment, Inconel 600 bar stands as the premier choice for engineers who cannot compromise on reliability. The material's reputation for enabling extended service life and preventing catastrophic failures makes it the benchmark standard in high-temperature materials.
Specifications
| UNS Designation | N06600 |
| Werkstoff Number | 2.4816 |
| Form | Bar (Round, Hexagonal, Flat) |
| Tensile Strength (at 20°C) | 655 - 860 MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | 260 MPa minimum |
| Elongation | 30% minimum |
| Density | 8.43 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1382 - 1427°C |
| Thermal Conductivity at 500°C | 19.6 W/m·K |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 207 GPa at 20°C |
| Thermal Expansion (20-200°C) | 12.8 × 10⁻⁶/°C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1.0 μΩ·m at 20°C |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 58.0 - 63.0 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 14.0 - 17.0 |
| Iron (Fe) | 6.0 - 10.0 |
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.15 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.0 |
| Boron (B) | ≤ 0.006 |
| Cobalt (Co) | ≤ 1.0 |
| Aluminum (Al) + Titanium (Ti) | ≤ 2.0 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.015 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength at 20°C | 655 - 860 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at 650°C | 380 - 450 MPa |
| Tensile Strength at 1000°C | 140 - 170 MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) at 20°C | 260 MPa minimum |
| Elongation at 20°C | 30% minimum |
| Reduction of Area | 40% minimum |
| Hardness (Annealed) | 217 HV maximum |
| Impact Strength (Charpy V, 20°C) | ≥ 100 J |
Key Features & Advantages
Applications
Aircraft Turbine Engine Components
Fabrication of turbine blade roots, compressor discs, nozzle guide vanes, and combustor liners in jet engines where sustained operation at temperatures approaching 1000°C demands uncompromising material performance.
Nuclear Reactor Systems
Manufacturing of control rod drive shafts, steam generator tubing supports, and containment vessel penetrations in nuclear power plants where exceptional corrosion resistance and radiation tolerance are non-negotiable requirements.
Petrochemical Furnace Components
Fabrication of radiant coil tubes, transfer line pipes, and burner components in crude oil refining and petrochemical synthesis where extreme heat and corrosive hydrocarbon environments demand superior material integrity.
Industrial Heat Treating Equipment
Manufacturing of retort supports, heating element fixtures, and furnace internals in annealing, carburizing, and specialized heat-treating applications operating continuously at extreme temperatures.
Chemical Processing Reactors
Fabrication of reactor internals, agitator shafts, and process piping for handling aggressive chemical media including corrosive fluorine compounds, molten salts, and sulfurous substances.
Specialized Aerospace Structures
Manufacturing of afterburner liners, hypersonic vehicle components, and advanced propulsion system elements where thermal resistance and structural integrity are essential to mission success.
Frequently Asked Questions
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