Inconel 617
INCONEL 617 (UNS N06617) is a nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloy renowned for its outstanding combination of high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance. It maintains excellent weldability and resistance to a wide range of corrosive environments, making it highly reliable in severe operating conditions.
- UNS
- N06617
- Europe
- DIN 2.4663
- Density
- 8.36 g/cm³
- Melting range
- 1335 – 1380 °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 | ≥44.5 |
| Cr | 20.0 - 24.0 |
| Co | 10.0 - 15.0 |
| Mo | 8.0 - 10.0 |
| Fe | ≤ 3.0 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.5 |
| Al | 0.8 - 1.5 |
| Titanium（Ti） | ≤ 0.60 |
| C | 0.05-0.15 |
| Mn | ≤1.0 |
| Si | ≤ 1.0 |
| S | ≤ 0.015 |
| B | ≤ 0.006 |
| Form | Standard |
|---|---|
| Plates | ASTM B168, ASME SB-168 |
| Round Bars | ASTM B166, ASME SB-166 |
| Seamless Tubes | ASTM B167, DIN 2.4663 |
| Forgings | ASTM B564, ASME SB-564 |
Behaviour that matters in service
- Oxidation and Carburization Resistance — Excellent resistance to oxidation and carburization at temperatures up to 1100 °C.
- Mechanical Strength — Maintains high mechanical strength and creep resistance at elevated temperatures, enhancing durability.
- Corrosion Resistance — High resistance to various acidic and basic environments, making it reliable in extreme corrosive conditions.
- Fabricability — Good weldability and workability, allowing for versatility in fabrication.
- Thermal Stability — Exceptional structural stability in high-temperature applications, reducing risk of degradation over time.
Typical applications
- Gas Turbines — Used in combustion cans, ducting, and transition liners due to its high-temperature and oxidation resistance.
- Chemical Processing — Ideal for use in reactor vessels and piping exposed to corrosive chemicals.
- Petrochemical and Refinery — Suitable for components in sulfur-rich environments and high-temperature processing.
- Nuclear Power — Utilized in high-temperature reactor systems, where material stability is critical.
- Industrial Heating — Applied in furnace components and radiant tubes that endure extreme temperatures.
How we ship Inconel 617
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 617 against your specification — including lead time, inspection level and documents.