Inconel is a high-performance nickel-based superalloy known for its exceptional resistance to high temperatures, oxidation, and corrosion. Composed primarily of nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), and iron (Fe), this alloy is widely utilized in demanding environments where extreme heat, pressure, and aggressive chemicals are present. While materials like steel have a higher melting temperature than nickel, their performance in terms of strength and corrosion resistance begins to deteriorate at elevated temperatures. Inconel, on the other hand, maintains excellent strength properties at high temperatures and forms a protective oxide layer that resists corrosion at high temperatures.
Due to its outstanding mechanical strength, thermal stability, and durability, Inconel is extensively used across aerospace, energy, chemical processing, and marine industries.
Available grades: Inconel 600, 601, 617, 625, 718, X-750
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Plate / Sheet
- Thickness: 0.5mm-100mm
- Width: 500mm-2000mm
- Length: 1000mm-6000mm
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Rod
- Diameter: 5mm-500mm
- Length: 500mm-6000mm
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Tube
- Outer Diameter: 6mm-273mm
- Wall Thickness: 0.5mm-50mm
- Length: ≤ 12000mm
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Wire
- Diameter: 0.1mm-10mm
- Delivery Forms: Coiled wire or straight wire
| Grades | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Iron (Fe) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) | Silicon (Si) | Copper (Cu) | Nickel (Ni) | Chromium (Cr) | Cobalt (Co) | Aluminum (Al) | Titanium (Ti) | Molybdenum (Mo) | Boron (B) | Niobium (Nb)+ Tantalum (Ta) |
| ≤0.15 | ≤1 | 6-10 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≥72 | 14-17 | |||||||
| ≤0.1 | ≤1.5 | Rest | ≤0.02 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.5 | ≤1 | 58-63 | 21-25 | 1-1.7 | ||||||
| 0.05-0.15 | ≤0.5 | ≤3 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.5 | ≥44.5 | 20-24 | 10-15 | 0.8-1.5 | ≤0.6 | 8-10 | ≤0.006 | |||
| ≤0.10 | ≤0.50 | ≤5.0 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.50 | Rest | 20-23 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.4 | ≤0.4 | 8.0-10.0 | 3.15~4.15 | |||
| ≤0.08 | ≤0.35 | Rest | ≤0.01 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.3 | 50-55 | 17-21 | ≤10 | 0.2-0.8 | 2.8-3.3 | 4.75~5.5 | ||||
| ≤0.08 | ≤1 | 5-9 | ≤0.01 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≥70 | 14-17 | ≤1 | 0.4-1 | 2.25-2.75 | 0.7~1.2 |
Annealed
| Grades | Tensile Strength (Rm N/mm²) | Yield Strength (Rp 0.2N/mm²) | Elongation at Break A5 (%) | Brinell Hardness (HB) | Thermal Conductivity λ (W/m·℃) | Specific Heat (J/kg·°C) | Electrical Resistivity (μΩ·m) | Coefficient of Lines Expansion (α×10⁻⁶/20~600ºC) |
| Inconel 600 | 550 | 240 | 30 | ≤195 | ||||
| Inconel 601 | 650 | 650 | 300 |
Solid Solution Strengthened
| Grades | Tensile Strength (Rm N/mm²) | Yield Strength (Rp 0.2N/mm²) | Elongation at Break A5 (%) | Brinell Hardness (HB) | Thermal Conductivity λ (W/m·℃) | Specific Heat (J/kg·°C) | Electrical Resistivity (μΩ·m) | Coefficient of Lines Expansion (α×10⁻⁶/20~600ºC) |
| Inconel 600 | 500 | 180 | 35 | ≤185 | ||||
| Inconel 601 | 600 | 600 | 240 | 30 | ||||
| Inconel 617 | 680 | 300 | 30 | - | 13.4 | 420 | 1.22 | 11.6 |
| Inconel 625 | 830 | 410 | 30 | ≤290 | 12.1 | 430 | 1.28 | 12.3 |
| Inconel 718 | 965 | 550 | 30 | ≤363 | ||||
| Inconel X750 | 930 | 515 | 30 |
- Exceptional corrosion & oxidation resistance that can withstand acids, alkalis, salts, and oxidizing agents, ensuring longevity in harsh conditions
- Maintains mechanical integrity and strength properties even under extreme heat and pressure
- Resists deformation under prolonged high-temperature exposure
- High tensile strength, ductility, and toughness, even in extreme conditions
- Can be forged, rolled, stamped, and machined with precision
- Suitable for oxidizing, carburizing, and aggressive chemical conditions.
- Aerospace & aviation: Jet engine components, turbine blades, exhaust ducts, and spacecraft parts
- Petrochemical & refining: High-temperature pipelines, reactors, and heat exchangers
- Energy & power generation: Steam generators, gas turbines, and nuclear reactor components
- Chemical processing: Equipment exposed to strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents
- Food processing: Heat-resistant processing and storage equipment
- Medical equipment: MRI machines and other advanced non-magnetic instruments
- Marine & offshore engineering: Shipbuilding, subsea pipelines, and deep-sea exploration components
