Inconel 625 Composition, Properties and Applications of Inconel 625 Nickel-ChromiumMolybdenum Alloy by Alloy Wire International

Topics Covered
Background Inconel 625 Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy Chemical Composition of Inconel 625 Typical Properties of Inconel 625 Properties of Supplied Materials and Heat Treated Materials Relevant Standards Equivalent Materials Applications of Inconel 625

Background
Alloy Wire International Ltd. is a U.K. wire manufacturer specialising in the production of high performance alloys, mainly Nickel Alloys, but including Cobalt and Titanium Alloys. These alloys might be used in any environment that requires resistance to heat and corrosion but where the mechanical properties of the metal must be retained.

Inconel 625 Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy

Inconel 625 is a Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy with excellent corrosion resistance in a wide range of corrosive media, being especially resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion. It is a favourable choice for sea water applications.

Chemical Composition of Inconel 625

The compositional range for Inconel 625 is provided in the table below. Element Ni Cr Mo Content 58% min 20 - 23% 8 - 10%

Nb+Ta Fe

3.15 - 4.15% 5% max

Typical Properties of Inconel 625

Typical properties of Inconel 625 are covered in the following table. Property Density Melting point Co-Efficient of Expansion Modulus of rigidity Modulus of elasticity Metric 8.44 g/cm3 1350 C 12.8 m/m.C (20-100C) 79 kN/mm2 205.8 kN/mm2 Imperial 0.305 lb/in3 2460 F 7.1x10-6 in/in.F (70-212F) 11458 ksi 29849 ksi

Properties of Supplied Materials and Heat Treated Materials

Condition of Heat Treatment (After Forming) Supply Annealed/Spring Stress relieve at 260 - 370C (500 - 700F) for 30 - 60 Temper minutes and air cool. Condition Approx Tensile Strength Approx Service Temp. Annealed 800 - 1000 116 - 145 ksi -200 to -330 to 2 N/mm +340C +645F Spring Temper 1300 - 1600 189 - 232 ksi up to up to 2 N/mm +200C +395F

Relevant Standards
Inconel 625 is covered by the following standards: BS 3076 NA 21 ASTM B446 AMS 5666

Equivalent Materials
Inconel 625 is the tradename of Special Metals Group of Companies and equivalent to: W.NR 2.4856

UNS N06625 AWS 012

Applications of Inconel 625

Inconel 625 typically finds application in: Marine Aerospace industries Chemical processing Nuclear reactors Pollution control equipment