Inconel 602CA
INCONEL 602CA (UNS N06025) is a high-performance nickel-chromium alloy known for its outstanding oxidation and carburization resistance at extreme temperatures, up to 1250 °C. This alloy provides excellent mechanical strength and structural stability, making it suitable for demanding high-temperature environments.
- UNS
- N06025
- Europe
- DIN 2.4633
- Density
- 7.94 g/cm³
- Melting range
- 1370 – 1425 °C
- Delivery
- Solution annealed; aged to your drawing where the grade is age-hardenable.
What the spec says
Chemical composition in weight per cent and the standards we routinely certify to. Governing values are those printed on the EN 10204 certificate for your heat.
| Element | % |
|---|---|
| Ni | Balance |
| Cr | 24.0 - 26.0 |
| Fe | 8.0 - 11.0 |
| Al | 1.8-2.4 |
| C | 0.15 - 0.25 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.15 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.10 |
| Si | ≤ 0.50 |
| S | ≤ 0.010 |
| Ti | 0.1 - 0.2 |
| Zr | 0.01-0.12 |
| Form | Standard |
|---|---|
| s | ASTM B168, ASME SB-168 |
| Round Bars | ASTM B166, AMS 5873 |
| Seamless Tubes | ASTM B167, DIN 2.4633 |
| Forgings | ASTM B564, ASME SB-564 |
Behaviour that matters in service
- Oxidation Resistance — Exceptional oxidation resistance at temperatures up to 1250 °C, making it suitable for continuous service in high-heat environments.
- Carburization Resistance — High resistance to carburizing atmospheres, providing reliability in carbon-rich environments.
- Mechanical Strength — Maintains excellent mechanical strength and stability at extreme temperatures.
- Structural Stability — Good resistance to creep and cracking, especially under prolonged thermal exposure.
- Fabricability — Easily weldable and formable, accommodating various manufacturing needs.
Typical applications
- Industrial Heating — Commonly used in furnace components, radiant tubes, and fixtures requiring high oxidation resistance.
- Chemical Processing — Suitable for equipment exposed to carburizing and nitriding conditions, such as retorts and heating elements.
- Power Generation — Employed in gas turbine components and combustion chambers exposed to high temperatures.
- Petrochemical and Refinery — Ideal for process equipment subjected to sulfur-rich and high-temperature conditions.
- Aerospace — Utilized in high-temperature sections of jet engines and afterburners, where durability under extreme conditions is critical.
How we ship Inconel 602CA
Melted in our own furnaces, tested in our own laboratory, and released with a certificate that matches the stamping on the bar or plate.
Forms
Round bar from 6 mm, plate, strip, seamless tube, open-die forgings and drawn wire.
Condition
Solution annealed; aged to your drawing where the grade is age-hardenable.
Documents
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2, with chemistry, mechanical results and heat number traceability.
Inspection
SGS, BV, Intertek or your own inspector — welcomed before shipment.
Send the grade, the size, the quantity.
We will quote Inconel 602CA against your specification — including lead time, inspection level and documents.