Inconel 625 is a nickel-based super alloy that possesses excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion in a broad range of environments. Additionally this alloy has outstanding strength and toughness at temperatures ranging from cryogenic to 2000°F. This alloy possesses a high degree of formability and shows better weldability than many other highly alloyed nickel based materials.
Chemical Composition of Inconel 625
Typical chemical analysis of Inconel 625.
Element
|
Percentage |
Carbon |
0.010 max |
Manganese |
0.50 max |
Phosphorus |
0.015 max |
Sulfur |
0.015 max |
Silicon |
0.50 max |
Chromium |
20.00 - 23.00 |
Nickel |
Balance |
Molybdenum |
8.00 - 10.00 |
Iron |
5.00 max |
Titanium |
0.40 max |
Aluminum |
0.40 max |
Tantalum |
0.05 max |
Resistance to Corrosion and Oxidation of Inconel 625
The high level of chromium and molybdenum in Inconel 625 alloy provides a high level of pitting and crevice corrosion resistance to chloride contaminated media, such as sea water, neutral salts and brines.
Physical Properties of Inconel 625
- Density: 0.303 lb/in3 (8.44 g/cm3)
- Specific Gravity: 8.44
- Melting Range: 2350 - 2460°F (1280 - 1350°C)
- Specific Heat: 0.098 Btu/lb x °F (410 Joules/kg x °K)
- Magnetic Permeability (75°F, 200 oersted): 1.0006
Thermal Conductivity of Inconel 625
Thermal conductivity data as a function of temperature for Inconel 625 is provided in the follwoing table.
Temperature Range |
Linear Coefficients of Thermal Expansion1
x 10-6
|
Thermal Conductivity2 3 |
°C |
°F |
/°C |
/°F |
W/m·K |
Btu/(hr/ft²/in/°F) |
-157 |
-250 |
- |
- |
7.3 |
4.2 |
-129 |
-200 |
- |
- |
7.4 |
4.3 |
-73 |
-100 |
- |
- |
8.3 |
4.8 |
-18 |
0 |
- |
- |
9.2 |
5.3 |
21 |
70 |
- |
- |
9.9 |
5.7 |
38 |
100 |
- |
- |
10.0 |
5.8 |
93 |
200 |
12.8 |
7.1 |
10.7 |
6.3 |
204 |
400 |
13.1 |
7.3 |
12.6 |
7.3 |
316 |
600 |
13.3 |
7.4 |
14.2 |
8.2 |
427 |
800 |
13.7 |
7.6 |
15.7 |
9.1 |
538 |
1000 |
14.0 |
7.8 |
17.5 |
10.1 |
649 |
1200 |
14.8 |
8.2 |
19.0 |
11.0 |
760 |
1400 |
15.3 |
8.5 |
20.8 |
12.0 |
871 |
1600 |
15.8 |
8.8 |
22.8 |
13.2 |
927 |
1700 |
16.2 |
9.0 |
- |
- |
982 |
1800 |
- |
- |
25.3 |
14.6 |
1. Average coefficient from 70°F (21°C) to temperature shown
2. Measurements made at Battelle Memorial Institute
3. Material annealed 2100°F (1149°C)
Electrical Resistivity of Inconel 625
Electrical resistance data for Inconel 625 is given below.
Temperature |
microhm-cm |
°C |
°F |
21 |
70 |
128.9 |
38 |
100 |
129.6 |
93 |
200 |
131.9 |
204 |
400 |
133.9 |
316 |
600 |
134.9 |
427 |
800 |
135.9 |
538 |
1000 |
137.9 |
649 |
1200 |
137.9 |
760 |
1400 |
136.9 |
871 |
1600 |
135.9 |
982 |
1800 |
134.9 |
1093 |
2000 |
133.9 |
Mechanical Properties of Inconel 625
Typical room temperature tensile properties of Inconel 625 annealed at 1920°F (1065°C) follow.
Temperature |
0.2% Yield Strength |
Ultimate Tensile Strength |
Elongation Percent |
°F |
°C |
psi |
MPa |
psi |
MPa |
1920 |
1065 |
63,000 |
430 |
136,000 |
940 |
51.5 |
Standards
United Performance Metals Inconel 625 is supplied to AMS 5599 and UNS Designation N06625.
Applications of Inconel 625
Inconel 625 is typically used for:
- Jet engine
- Chemical processing equipment