Inconel 600 Forged Valves
Inconel 600 Forged Valves Specification
| Material | Inconel 600 (UNS N06600) |
| Type | Forged Valve (Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, etc.) |
| Pressure Rating | ANSI 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 (depending on size and design) |
| Size Range | 1/4" to 4" (varies by valve type and pressure class) |
| Temperature Range | -320°F to 2200°F (-196°C to 1204°C) |
| End Connections | Flanged (RF, FF), Threaded, Socket Weld, Butt Weld |
| Face-to-Face Dimension | As per ANSI B16.10 (varies by valve type) |
| Flange Rating | ANSI B16.5, DIN, JIS (depending on application) |
| Face-to-Face Length | As per ASME B16.10 (standard face-to-face dimensions) |
| Testing Standards | API 598, ISO 5208, ASME B16.34 |
| Leakage Class | Class IV or Class VI (depending on valve type) |
| Flow Coefficient (Cv Value) | Varies by size and type of valve |
| Body Material | Inconel 600 (UNS N06600) |
| Seat Material | PTFE, PEEK, or other elastomers (depending on valve type) |
| Bonnet Material | Inconel 600 (UNS N06600) |
| Stem Material | Inconel 600 or Stainless Steel 316L |
| Design Standard | ASME B16.34, API 602, ISO 9001 |
| Pressure Test | 1.5 times the working pressure or as per manufacturer |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent resistance to oxidation, carburization, and most corrosive environments |
| Applications | Aerospace, chemical processing, power generation, heat exchangers, nuclear power plants |
| Certification | CE, UL, ISO 9001, PED (if required) |
| Material Composition | ~72% Nickel, ~15% Chromium, ~8% Iron, ~2.5% Molybdenum, with trace amounts of Mn, Si, C, S |
| Mechanical Properties | – Tensile Strength: 80-100 ksi (550-690 MPa) – Yield Strength: 30-45 ksi (205-310 MPa) – Hardness: 85 HRB (approx.) |
| Welding | Compatible with common welding processes (TIG, MIG) |
| Surface Finish | Typically Ra 3.2 µm to 6.3 µm (depending on application) |
| Resistance to Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) | Excellent in chloride-rich environments, especially at high temperatures |
| Fatigue Strength | Good fatigue strength, especially in high-temperature applications |
Equivalent Grades
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. | JIS | AFNOR | BS | GOST | EN |
| Alloy 600 | N06600 | 2.4816 | NCF 600 | NC15FE11M | NA 13 | МНЖМц 28-2,5-1,5 | NiCr15Fe |
Chemical Properties
| Grade | Ni | Cr | Fe | C | Mn | S | Si | Cu |
| Inconel 600 | 72.0 min | 14.0 – 17.0 | 6.0 – 10.0 | 0.15 max | 1.0 max | 0.015 max | 0.5 max | 0.5 max |
