Inconel 625

Inconel Alloy 625 (UNS designation N06625) is a recover creep properties of the alloy to prolong the mate-
nickel-based superalloy that possesses high strength prop- rials lifetime.[9]
erties and resistance to elevated temperatures. It also
demonstrates remarkable protection against corrosion
and oxidation. Its ability to withstand high stress and a 2 Markets
wide range of temperatures, both in and out of water, as
well as being able to resist corrosion while being exposed
Markets for Inconel 625 include:[10]
to highly acidic environments makes it a tting choice for
nuclear and marine applications.[1][2][3]
Marine
Inconel 625 was developed in the 1960s with the pur-
pose of creating a material that could be used for steam- Nuclear
line piping. Some modications were made to its original
composition that have enabled it to be even more creep- Chemical Processing
resistant and weldable. Because of this, the uses of In-
Aerospace
conel 625 have expanded into a wide range of industries
such as the chemical processing industry, and for marine
and nuclear applications to make pumps and valves and
other high pressure equipment.[4][5] 3 Applications
Because of the metals high Niobium (Nb) levels as well
as its proposed exposure to harsh environments and high Product and technology applications of Inconel 625
[11]
temperatures, there was concern about the weldability of include:
Inconel 625. Studies were therefore conducted to test
the metals weldability, tensile strength and creep resis- Pollution control equipment
tance, and Inconel 625 was found to be an ideal choice
for welding.[6][7] Jet engine parts

Heat exchangers

Pressure valves
1 Chemistry

Some chemical properties of Inconel 625 include:[8] 4 Specications

Inconel 625 was designed as a solid solution strengthened
material with no signicant microstructure. This holds Specications and certications include:[12]
true at low and high temperatures, but there is a region
(923 to 1148 K) where precipitates form that are detri- AMS: 5599, 5666
mental to the creep properties, and thus the strength, of
the alloy. Under any creep conditions (high temperature MS: 5837
with an applied stress), M23 C6 -type carbides form at the
grain boundaries. When tested at 973 K, precipitates ASME: SB 443 Gr 1, SB 446 Gr 1
begin forming. These phase precipitates are ordered
ASTM: B 443 Gr 1, B 446 Gr 1
A3 B type with a composition of Ni3 (Nb, Al, Ti) and
a tetragonal crystal structure. They form a disk-shaped EN: 2.4856
morphology and are coherent with respect to the matrix.
When tested at 998 K, a -phase precipitate begins form- ISO: 15156-3
ing which consist of Ni3 (Nb, Mo) in a orthorhombic crys-
NACE: MR0175-3
tal structure. They form in a needle-like morphology and
are incoherent with the matrix. Both of these precipitates UNS: N06625
can be completely dissolved back into the matrix when
the sample is heated 1148 K. This leads to the ability to Werksto: 2.4856

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5 References
[1] Special Metals INCONEL Alloy 625. ASM Aerospace
Specication Metals Inc.

[2] High Temp Super Alloys. ASM Aerospace Specication

Metals Inc.

[3] The Invention and Denition of Alloy 625 (PDF). TMS

The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society.

[4] Alloy 625 - Impressive Past, Signicant Presence, Awe-

some Future (PDF). TMS The Minerals, Metals and Ma-
terials Society.

[5] Special Metals INCONEL Alloy 625. ASM Aerospace

Specication Metals Inc.

[6] The Invention and Denition of Alloy 625 (PDF). TMS

The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society.

[7] [Research & Reviews: International Journals Study of

Weld Quality Characteristics of Inconel 625 Sheets at Dif-
ferent Modes of Current in Micro Plasma Arc Welding
Process"] Check |url= value (help).

[8] Inconel 625. Rickard.

[9] Mathew, M. D. (2008). Microstructural changes in alloy

625 during high temperature creep. Materials Charac-
terization. 59.5: 508513.

[10] Special Metals INCONEL Alloy 625. ASM Aerospace

Specication Metals Inc.

[11] Special Metals INCONEL Alloy 625. ASM Aerospace

Specication Metals Inc.

[12] Inconel 625. Rickard.

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