Inconel 600 Pipe

What Is Inconel 600 Pipe?

An Inconel 600 Pipe is a nickel-chromium alloy, which is a solution-hardened component. These pipe are known for their superior oxidation resistance properties at higher temperatures in the range of up to 2000 degrees F. The high nickel content gives them high tolerance in reducing conditions and in cryogenic temperatures. The pipes within this grade show high corrosion resistance in an array of organic and inorganic modules allowing them to possess enhanced tolerance to chloride-iron stress in alkaline systems.

Nickel Alloy 600 Seamless Tube Vs Asme Sb 167 Uns N06600 Welded Pipe

Seamless and welded components have been utilized in the piping industries for centuries and continue to date. Both these production processes have distinct features, which set them apart.

• The manufacturing process- Alloy 600 Seamless Tube are manufactured by passing hot steel billets through metal and shaping them. In the Uns N06600, welded pipe metal is rolled and then welded in place.
• Strength- Seamless tubes possess considerable strength in comparison to standard welded pipes.
• Pressure ratings- Seamless tubes have 20% extra working pressure compared to their counterpart.
• Price- Welded pipes are cost-effective in comparison to seamless tubes.

Inconel 600 Tubes Uses

Some of the importance of the Inconel 600 Tubes include

• Food processing systems
• Nuclear engineering
• Pulp and paper industry
• Aerospace and aviation
• Chemical processing and refining
• Gas turbine components, including jet engines
• Heat treatment of modules
• Phenol condensers
• Ethylene dichloride crackers
• Electronic parts
• Gasoline stabilizer production
• Titanium dioxide
• Soap manufacturing
• Truck and barge liners

Difference Between Ams 5580 Alloy 600 Pipe And Din 2.4816 Tubes

The names of tubes and pipe are used interchangeably in the piping industry, however; both these components have some features that differentiate them from each other.

• Shape- An AMS 5580 Pipe is always round in shape. Din 2.4816 tubes can be shaped either circular, rectangular, or round.
• Classification- Pipe are identified based on their schedules and nominal diameters. Tubes are classified following their wall thickness and outer diameters.
• Strength-Tubes are stronger compared to a pipe and perform well in high-strength applications.
• Metal types- Tubes can be hot, and cold rolled but, pipe can only be cold rolled. However, both these components can be galvanized.

Alloy 600 Tubing Features

Some of the important features of 600 tubings include

• Superior creep-rupture strength
• Excellent corrosion resistance in a range of corrosive systems.
• Resistance to oxidation up to 1800 degrees F
• Non-magnetic
• Tolerant to chloride ion stress-induced corrosion
• Highly resistant to seawater pitting and cervical corrosion.
• Exception strength due to the nickel-chromium base.

Alloy 600 Pipe Heat Resistance

Alloy 600 Pipes have excellent heat resistance and can suffice in harsh environments. The pipe within this range can withstand temperatures from cryogenic to extreme high temperatures. Their resistance in extreme temperatures allow them to be utilized in heaters, evaporator tubes, heat treatment systems, furnaces, high combustion jet engines, etc.