Inconel 617 | AISI 617 | Alloy 617 | EN 2.4663 | DIN NiCr23Co12Mo | Nicrofer 5520 Co | UNS N06617

Inconel 617 | AISI 617 | Alloy 617 | EN 2.4663 | DIN NiCr23Co12Mo | Nicrofer 5520 Co | UNS N06617 is a nickel-chromium alloy with additives of molybdenum and cobalt. It has excellent characteristics, strength and resistance to corrosion formations. Neutral to the effects of a large number of chemicals and aggressive environments. It is well suited for processing and welding.

Inconel 617 is a high-performance alloy that offers a unique combination of high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and creep resistance. Its excellent properties make it a preferred material for demanding applications in various industries.

Alloy density (specific gravity) = 8.36 g/cm³.

Anti-corrosion properties

It exhibits excellent high-temperature corrosion resistance against oxidation and carburization under thermally constant or variable conditions up to 1100 °C. These properties, combined with its extreme strength, make the alloy suitable for use at high temperatures.

Welding

It is possible to weld similar and many other metals using traditional welding methods. This includes types such as non-consumable, consumable electrode welding, plasma, electron beam and electric welding. In gas-electric welding, pulse technology is mainly used.

Features and benefits

The alloy has good short-term and long-term mechanical properties up to 1100 °C and excellent oxidation resistance up to 1100 °C. Good weldability and excellent resistance to carburization up to 1100 °C.

Scope of use

The scope of application of the alloy is very wide. Elements of combustion chambers of gas turbines, bushings and adapters, pipes and shut-off valves for pipelines transporting aggressive liquids and gases, heat exchangers are made from the metal of this alloy. This material is actively used in the petrochemical and oil and gas industries. The alloy is in demand in the production of special equipment, units of plants for processing nitric acid and other acids.

Some areas of use:
- components for stationary and aircraft gas turbines, such as combustion chambers and other high temperature parts;
- air heaters;
- furnace parts and tubes;
- high temperature heat exchangers;
- high temperature gas cooled reactors, especially for helium/helium heat exchangers in the high temperature range when using nuclear process heat;
- structural components for plants in the chemical and petrochemical industries.