Product Offering: ASTM B163 UNS N06600 ASME SB163 600 Nickel Alloy Seamless Tubes
We provide high-quality ASTM B163 UNS N06600 (ASME SB163 600) nickel alloy seamless tubes, specifically designed for use in condenser and heat-exchanger services. Below are the detailed features and specifications of our product offering.
Product Features
- Material: Inconel 600 (UNS N06600)
- High Nickel Content: Minimum 72% nickel, providing excellent ductility and toughness
- Corrosion Resistance: Outstanding resistance to oxidation and corrosion at high temperatures
- Applications: Suitable for chemical and nuclear power industries, aerospace applications, and manufacturing equipment such as reactors, heat exchangers, distillation towers, and pipes
Specifications
- Outside Diameter: Up to 3 inches (76.2 mm)
- Minimum Wall Thickness: Up to 0.148 inches (3.76 mm)
- Average Wall Thickness: Up to 0.165 inches (4.19 mm)
- Small Diameter and Light Wall Tube: Defined as converter sizes under the ASTM B163 specification
- U Bent Tubes: Available in accordance with ASTM B163/ASME SB163 requirements
Composition
Element |
Percentage (%) |
Nickel (Ni) |
72.0 min |
Chromium (Cr) |
14.0 – 17.0 |
Iron (Fe) |
6.0 – 10.0 |
Manganese (Mn) |
1.0 max |
Carbon (C) |
0.15 max |
Silicon (Si) |
0.5 max |
Copper (Cu) |
0.5 max |
Sulfur (S) |
0.015 max |
Mechanical Properties
Property |
Value |
Tensile Strength, min (psi) |
80,000 (550 MPa) |
Yield Strength, min (psi) |
35,000 (240 MPa) |
Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm), min (%) |
30% |
Hardness (Brinell) |
150 – 220 HB |
Permissible Variations in Outside Diameter and Wall Thickness
Outside Diameter
Outside Diameter (inches) |
Permissible Variation (inches) |
Up to and including 1/2″ |
± 0.004 |
Over 1/2″ to 1-1/2″ |
± 0.006 |
Over 1-1/2″ to 2-1/2″ |
± 0.010 |
Over 2-1/2″ to 3-1/2″ |
± 0.016 |
Over 3-1/2″ to 5″ |
± 0.020 |
Wall Thickness
Wall Thickness (inches) |
Permissible Variation |
Up to 0.049 |
± 15% |
0.050 to 0.083 |
± 12.5% |
Over 0.083 |
± 10% |
Materials Testing & Quality Assurance
- Chemical Composition Testing: Ensures compliance with specified chemical composition requirements.
- Tensile Property Testing: Verifies tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation.
- Hardness Testing: Confirms the material’s hardness range.
- Hydrostatic/Nondestructive Electric Testing: Ensures the integrity and quality of each tube.
- Dimensional Inspection: Verifies compliance with specified dimensional tolerances.
- Visual Inspection: Detects surface defects and imperfections.
- Microstructure Analysis: Occasionally performed to confirm acceptable microstructure.
- Corrosion Resistance Testing: Ensures suitability for specific corrosive environments.
Conclusion
Our ASTM B163 UNS N06600 (ASME SB163 600) nickel alloy seamless tubes are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and performance. With their superior resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, they are ideal for critical applications in the chemical, nuclear, and aerospace industries. Contact us to learn more about how our products can meet your specific needs.