Inconel 625

UNS N06625

Tensile Strength
≥ 827 MPa (120 ksi)
Yield Strength (0.2%)
≥ 414 MPa (60 ksi)
Elongation
≥ 30%
Hardness
≤ 25 HRC

Overview

The workhorse nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy. Outstanding resistance to a wide range of corrosive environments combined with high strength up to 980°C. The addition of niobium provides excellent fatigue and thermal-fatigue strength. Widely used in aerospace, marine, nuclear, and chemical processing — wherever both strength and corrosion resistance are critical.

Chemical Composition (wt%)

ElementMinMax
Ni (Nickel)58
Cr (Chromium)2023
Mo (Molybdenum)810
Nb (Niobium)3.154.15
Fe (Iron)5
C (Carbon)0.1
Mn (Manganese)0.5
Si (Silicon)0.5

Mechanical Properties

PropertyValueCondition
Tensile Strength≥ 827 MPa (120 ksi)
Yield Strength (0.2%)≥ 414 MPa (60 ksi)
Elongation≥ 30%
Hardness≤ 25 HRCannealed
Density8.44 g/cm³

Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Melting Range1290 – 1350 °C
Thermal Conductivity9.8 W/m·K (at 23°C)
Max Service Temp980°C

Corrosion Resistance

Exceptional resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in chloride environments (PREN > 45). Resistant to a wide range of organic and inorganic acids including sulfuric, hydrochloric, phosphoric, and nitric. Excellent performance in seawater at all temperatures and velocities. Resistant to caustic alkalis and stress corrosion cracking.

Typical Applications

Subsea umbilicals and control linesChemical processing reactorsMarine exhaust systemsAerospace ducting and engine componentsNuclear reactor componentsFlue gas desulfurization

Related Standards

ASTM B444ASTM B704ASTM B705AMS 5581NACE MR0175