ASTM B163 UNS N06600 Nickel Alloy Steel Tube
Overview
ASTM B163 N06600 is a specification for seamless nickel alloy (UNS N06600) pipes and tubes. The UNS N06600 alloy is also known as Inconel 600, which is a nickel-chromium alloy with good high-temperature strength and excellent resistance to corrosion and oxidation. The ASTM B163 specification covers pipes and tubes in various sizes and thicknesses, and it includes requirements for chemical composition, mechanical properties, heat treatment, and testing. This specification is commonly used in industries such as chemical processing, aerospace, and power generation.
Chemical Composition of ASTM B163 UNS N06600
Grade | Cu | Iron | Mn | C | Si | Ni | S | Cr | |
N06600 | Min | 6.0 | 72.0 | 14.0 | |||||
Max | 0.50 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 0.15 | 0.5 | 0.015 | 17.0 |
Mechanical Properies of ASTM B163 UNS N06600
Grade | Tensile Str Ksi(Mpa) | Yield Str Ksi(Mpa) | Elongation(%) |
N06600 | ≥80(552) | ≥35(241) | ≥30 |
Uses&Application
1>.Chemical processing: Inconel 600 pipes and tubes are used in chemical processing plants for handling corrosive chemicals such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid.
2>.Aerospace: Inconel 600 is used in aerospace applications such as jet engine components, exhaust systems, and heat exchangers due to its high-temperature strength and resistance to oxidation and corrosion.
3>.Power generation: Inconel 600 is used in power generation plants for high-temperature applications such as steam generators, boiler tubes, and heat exchangers.
4>.Nuclear industry: Inconel 600 is used in nuclear power plants for applications such as reactor core components, fuel element spacers, and control rod components due to its excellent resistance to corrosion and high-temperature strength.