Alloy 617，Inconel 617 Plate，UNS N06617，EFORU

British Specs:，American Specs:AMS 5887 Bar and Forgings AMS 5888 Plate AMS 5889 Sheet and Strip，German Specs:WS 2.4663a

### **Alloy 617 / Inconel 617 Plate / UNS N06617 – Nickel-Chromium-Cobalt-Molybdenum Alloy Plate** **Product Overview** Inconel 617 Plate (UNS N06617) is a nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloy plate product that offers exceptional resistance to high-temperature oxidation, corrosion, and mechanical degradation. This plate material maintains excellent mechanical properties from room temperature up to 1200°C (2192°F) and demonstrates superior performance in aggressive high-temperature environments. The plate form is particularly suited for fabrication of combustion chambers, heat treatment equipment, chemical processing vessels, and high-temperature structural components in aerospace and power generation industries. --- **Chemical Composition (ASTM B168)** | Element | Content (%) | |----------------|----------------| | **Nickel (Ni)** | 44.5 min | | **Chromium (Cr)**| 20.0–24.0 | | **Cobalt (Co)** | 10.0–15.0 | | **Molybdenum (Mo)**| 8.0–10.0 | | **Aluminum (Al)**| 0.8–1.5 | | **Iron (Fe)** | 3.0 max | | **Carbon (C)** | 0.05–0.15 | | **Manganese (Mn)**| 1.0 max | | **Silicon (Si)** | 1.0 max | | **Sulfur (S)** | 0.015 max | *The balanced composition provides exceptional high-temperature strength through solid solution strengthening and formation of protective chromium and aluminum oxide scales.* --- **Physical Properties** | Property | Value | |-------------------------------|---------------------------------| | **Density** | 8.36 g/cm³ (0.302 lb/in³) | | **Melting Range** | 1330–1380°C (2426–2516°F) | | **Electrical Resistivity** | 125 μΩ·cm (at 21°C) | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 13.4 W/m·K (at 100°C) | | **Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 12.8 μm/m·°C (20–100°C) | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 211 GPa (30,600 ksi) | | **Magnetic Permeability** | <1.005 (Essentially non-magnetic)| --- **Mechanical Properties (Plate – Solution Annealed Condition)** | Property | Room Temperature | 815°C (1500°F) | 980°C (1800°F) | |-----------------------------|------------------|----------------|----------------| | **Tensile Strength** | 730 MPa (106 ksi)| 380 MPa (55 ksi)| 170 MPa (25 ksi)| | **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)** | 310 MPa (45 ksi)| 240 MPa (35 ksi)| 130 MPa (19 ksi)| | **Elongation in 2"** | 45% | 50% | 65% | | **Hardness** | 85 HRB | 75 HRB | 60 HRB | | **Impact Strength (Charpy V-Notch)** | 80 J | 65 J | 45 J | **Hot Rolled Plate Properties** - **Tensile Strength**: 760–930 MPa (110–135 ksi) - **Yield Strength**: 340–480 MPa (49–70 ksi) - **Elongation**: 35–50% --- **Plate Specifications & Available Forms** **Plate Types** - Hot rolled plate - Annealed and pickled plate - Stress relieved plate - Checkered plate (special order) **Size Ranges** - **Thickness**: 5 mm to 150 mm (0.1875" to 6") - **Width**: Up to 1500 mm (60") - **Length**: Up to 6000 mm (240") **Surface Finish** - Hot rolled, annealed, and pickled - Mechanically descaled - Grinding and polishing available - No. 1 and No. 2B finishes available --- **Key Characteristics & Advantages** 1. **Exceptional High-Temperature Strength** – Maintains mechanical properties up to 1200°C (2192°F) 2. **Outstanding Oxidation Resistance** – Excellent performance in oxidizing atmospheres up to 1150°C (2102°F) 3. **Excellent Carburization Resistance** – Superior performance in carburizing environments 4. **Good Thermal Stability** – Resists thermal fatigue and microstructural degradation 5. **Excellent Fabricability** – Can be welded, formed, and machined using standard techniques 6. **Resistance to Sulfur Attack** – Performs well in sulfur-containing atmospheres 7. **Good Creep Rupture Strength** – Maintains structural integrity at elevated temperatures --- **Product Applications** **Gas Turbine Components** - Combustion chamber liners - Transition duct sections - Afterburner components - Hot gas path components - Turbine casing sections **Aerospace & Defense** - Rocket engine components - Jet engine parts - Heat shield panels - Exhaust system components - High-temperature structural panels **Chemical Processing** - Catalytic reactor vessels - Reformer furnace components - High-temperature heat exchanger shells - Process heater panels - Pyrolysis reactor vessels **Power Generation** - Heat recovery steam generator components - Advanced boiler sections - Nuclear reactor components (helium-cooled) - High-temperature ducting - Superheater and reheater panels **Heat Treatment Industry** - Furnace retorts and muffles - Heat treatment fixtures - Radiant tube panels - Annealing covers and bases - Carburizing furnace components --- **International Standards** | Standard Type | Standard Number | Specification | |---------------|-----------------|---------------| | **UNS** | **N06617** | Unified Numbering System | | **ASTM** | B168 | Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip | | **ASME** | SB168 | Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | | **AMS** | 5884 | Aerospace Material Specification | | **DIN** | 2.4663 | German Standard | | **EN** | NiCr23Co12Mo | European Standard | --- **Fabrication & Processing** **Machining Guidelines** - **Cutting Speed**: 10–20 m/min (30–65 SFM) - **Feed Rate**: 0.10–0.20 mm/rev (0.004–0.008 IPR) - **Tool Material**: Carbide with positive rake angles - **Coolant**: Required for optimum results - **Chip Control**: Use chip breakers to prevent work hardening **Welding Characteristics** - **Weldability**: Excellent with proper procedures - **Methods**: GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, SAW - **Filler Metals**: ERNiCrCoMo-1, ENiCrCoMo-1 - **Preheat**: Not required - **Post-Weld Heat Treatment**: Generally not necessary **Forming Operations** - **Cold Forming**: Good capability with proper techniques - **Hot Forming**: 1175–1230°C (2150–2250°F) - **Minimum Bend Radius**: 2T for annealed material - **Springback**: Allow for approximately 15° compensation --- **Heat Treatment** **Solution Annealing** - **Temperature**: 1150–1200°C (2100–2200°F) - **Time**: 1 hour per inch of thickness minimum - **Cooling**: Rapid air cool or water quench - **Atmosphere**: Controlled atmosphere for scale-free surface **Stress Relieving** - **Temperature**: 870–980°C (1600–1800°F) - **Time**: 1–2 hours per inch of thickness - **Cooling**: Air cool to room temperature --- **Quality Assurance & Testing** **Standard Testing** - Chemical analysis verification - Tensile testing at room temperature - Hardness testing - Impact testing (when specified) - Dimensional verification **Non-Destructive Testing** - Ultrasonic testing per ASTM A578 - Liquid penetrant examination - Magnetic particle testing - Radiographic examination (for welds) **Certification Requirements** - Mill Test Certificates per EN 10204 3.1 - Chemical analysis certificates - Mechanical test reports - Heat treatment records - NDE reports as specified --- **High-Temperature Performance** **Oxidation Resistance Data** - **Maximum Continuous Service**: 1150°C (2102°F) - **Cyclic Service**: Up to 1100°C (2012°F) - **Oxidation Rate**: <0.5 mm/year at 1100°C - **Scale Formation**: Thin, adherent, and self-healing Cr₂O₃ and Al₂O₃ scales **Creep and Rupture Properties** - **1000h Rupture Strength at 980°C**: 48 MPa (7 ksi) - **1000h Rupture Strength at 1095°C**: 17 MPa (2.5 ksi) - **Minimum Creep Rate**: 0.0001%/h at 980°C under 28 MPa stress --- **Corrosion Resistance Performance** **Excellent Resistance To** - High-temperature oxidation - Carburizing atmospheres - Nitriding environments - Sulfur-containing gases - Molten salt corrosion **Good Resistance To** - Nitric acid solutions - Alkaline environments - Organic acid vapors - Atmospheric corrosion - Steam and water vapor --- **Technical Specifications** **Dimensional Tolerances** - **Thickness Tolerance**: ±5% standard - **Flatness**: 5 mm per meter maximum - **Length/Width**: ±3 mm standard tolerance **Quality Levels** - **Commercial Grade**: Standard applications - **Premium Grade**: Improved surface and dimensional control - **Aerospace Grade**: Premium quality with full certification --- **Packaging & Handling** **Standard Packaging** - Wooden crates with protective coating - Plastic or paper interleaving - Weather-proof wrapping - Clear identification and heat number labeling **Storage & Handling** - Store in clean, dry conditions - Protect from carbon steel contamination - Use separate storage from other metals - Employ proper lifting equipment for heavy plates --- **Conclusion** Inconel 617 Plate (UNS N06617) offers an outstanding combination of exceptional high-temperature strength, excellent oxidation resistance, and superior fabrication characteristics in plate form. Its ability to maintain mechanical properties at extreme temperatures makes it particularly suitable for combustion chambers, chemical processing vessels, aerospace components, and high-temperature structural applications. Available in various thicknesses and sizes with comprehensive international certification, Inconel 617 plate provides engineers and fabricators with a reliable material solution for demanding high-temperature applications where structural integrity, oxidation resistance, and long-term performance are critical requirements.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 1746 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.