Inconel 625
Inconel 625 is a premium nickel-based super alloy, distinguished by its exceptional combination of mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. In high-temperature environments, Inconel 625 maintains remarkable strength and stability. It can endure temperatures up to 982 °C (1800°F) while still retaining its mechanical properties, which is crucial for applications in aerospace, gas turbines, and industrial furnaces.
- UNS
- N06625
- Europe
- DIN 2.4856
- China
- GH3625
- Density
- 8.44 g/cm³
- Melting range
- 1290 – 1350 °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 | ≥ 58.0 |
| Cr | 20.0 - 23.0 |
| Fe | ≤ 5.0 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.4 |
| Al | ≤ 0.4 |
| Nb | 3.15-4.15 |
| Mo | 8.0-10.0 |
| C | ≤ 0.10 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.50 |
| Si | ≤ 0.50 |
| S | ≤ 0.015 |
| P | ≤ 0.015 |
| Form | Standard |
|---|---|
| Plates | ASTM B443, EN10088 – 2 |
| Round Bars | ASTM B446, DIN 17752 |
| Seamless Tubes | ASTM B444, ASTM B163, DIN17753 |
| Forgings | ASTM B564, EN 10228 – 7 |
| Wires | ASTM B446, AMS 5837 |
Behaviour that matters in service
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance — Inconel 625 exhibits strong resistance to various corrosive media, including seawater, acidic solutions, and alkaline environments. It can resist pitting, crevice corrosion, intergranular corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking, making it suitable for long-term use in harsh corrosive environments.
- Outstanding High-Temperature Performance — The alloy maintains high creep strength and fatigue resistance at elevated temperatures (up to 980 °C). Its stable microstructure under high temperatures ensures reliable performance in long-term high-temperature service scenarios.
- Good Fabrication and Welding Properties — Inconel 625 is adaptable to both cold and hot forming processes, enabling the production of complex-shaped components. It also has excellent welding performance, and welded joints retain good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance without significant performance degradation.
Typical applications
- Aerospace — It is used in the manufacturing of aero-engine combustion chamber liners, turbine blades, and rocket nozzles. Its high-temperature resistance and corrosion resistance meet the strict performance requirements of aerospace components under extreme working conditions.
- Marine Engineering — In marine engineering, it is applied in seawater pipelines, propeller blades, and deep-sea detectors. Its strong resistance to salt spray corrosion ensures the long-term service life and reliability of marine equipment.
- Chemical and Energy Industries — In the chemical industry, it is used to make reactors, heat exchangers, and flue gas desulfurization systems. In the energy sector, it is utilized in nuclear fuel components and oil and gas well drilling equipment, thanks to its corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability.
- Automotive Industry — It is employed in automotive exhaust systems and oxygen sensor springs. It can withstand high temperatures from exhaust gases and resist corrosion from harmful gases, while also meeting the lightweight requirements of automotive components.
How we ship Inconel 625
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 625 against your specification — including lead time, inspection level and documents.