Shanghai Shinjo Valve Co., Ltd.
Inconel Alloy and Inconel Valves Introduction
Nov 04, 2021
Allen Wang
On this page
Inconel Alloy Summary:
Inconel alloys are oxidation-corrosion-resistant materials well suited for service in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat. When heated, Inconel forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further attack. Inconel retains strength over a wide temperature range, attractive for high-temperature applications where aluminum and steel would succumb to creep as a result of thermally induced crystal vacancies. Inconel's high-temperature strength is developed by solid solution strengthening or precipitation hardening, depending on the alloy.
Inconel Alloy Futures:
When determining strength, tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and even melt resistance can be measured. Inconel 625 has a high tensile strength range of 103 - 160 ksi compared to the 73.2 ksi of stainless steel and can maintain that strength at higher operating temperatures.
Though exact measurements vary, reported statistics state the range of the Inconel melting point between 2,350°F and 2,460°F (1,290°C and 1,350°C). While the Inconel melting point is lower than that of stainless steel, Inconel 625 is stronger than stainless steel at high temperatures while being more resistant to oxidation and scaling as well.
Inconel is considered a superalloy due to being well suited for extreme pressure and heat environments as well as being corrosion resistant. However, stainless steel alloys are often more suitable for sterile manufacturing or medical applications. A superalloy like Inconel tends to be better for heat treating applications and other high-temperature processes.
Inconel Alloy Valve Applications:
Inconel Alloy Material Grades:
Inconel alloys are oxidation-corrosion-resistant materials well suited for service in extreme environments subjected to pressure and heat. When heated, Inconel forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further attack. Inconel retains strength over a wide temperature range, attractive for high-temperature applications where aluminum and steel would succumb to creep as a result of thermally induced crystal vacancies. Inconel's high-temperature strength is developed by solid solution strengthening or precipitation hardening, depending on the alloy.
Inconel Alloy Futures:
When determining strength, tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and even melt resistance can be measured. Inconel 625 has a high tensile strength range of 103 - 160 ksi compared to the 73.2 ksi of stainless steel and can maintain that strength at higher operating temperatures.
Though exact measurements vary, reported statistics state the range of the Inconel melting point between 2,350°F and 2,460°F (1,290°C and 1,350°C). While the Inconel melting point is lower than that of stainless steel, Inconel 625 is stronger than stainless steel at high temperatures while being more resistant to oxidation and scaling as well.
Inconel is considered a superalloy due to being well suited for extreme pressure and heat environments as well as being corrosion resistant. However, stainless steel alloys are often more suitable for sterile manufacturing or medical applications. A superalloy like Inconel tends to be better for heat treating applications and other high-temperature processes.
Inconel Alloy Valve Applications:
- Oil & Gas Extraction
- Heat Treat Applications
- Saltwater Applications
Inconel Alloy Material Grades:
| Inconel | Element, proportion by mass (%) | ||||||||||||||
| Ni | Cr | Fe | Mo | Nb & Ta | Co | Mn | Cu | Al | Ti | Si | C | S | P | B | |
| 600 | ≥72.0 | 14.0–17.0 | 6.0–10.0 | N/A | ≤1.0 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.15 | ≤0.015 | ||||||
| 617 | 44.2–61.0 | 20.0–24.0 | ≤3.0 | 8.0–10.0 | 10.0–15.0 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.5 | 0.8–1.5 | ≤0.6 | ≤0.5 | 0.05–0.15 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.006 | |
| 625 | ≥58.0 | 20.0–23.0 | ≤5.0 | 8.0–10.0 | 3.15–4.15 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.4 | ≤0.4 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.015 | ||
| 690 | ≥58 | 27–31 | 7–11 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.015 | |||||||
| Nuclear grade 690 | ≥58 | 28–31 | 7–11 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.50 | ≤0.04 | ≤0.015 | ||||||
| 718 | 50.0–55.0 | 17.0–21.0 | Balance | 2.8–3.3 | 4.75–5.5 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.3 | 0.2–0.8 | 0.65–1.15 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.015 | ≤0.006 |
| X-750 | ≥70.0 | 14.0–17.0 | 5.0–9.0 | 0.7–1.2 | ≤1.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.5 | 0.4–1.0 | 2.25–2.75 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.01 | |||
