INCONEL 617 TECHNICAL DATA

  Type

  Analysis

  Element

  Min

  Max

  Carbon

  0.05

  0.15

  Nickel

  Remainder

  Iron

  --

  3.00

  Silicon

  --

  0.50

  Manganese

  --

  0.50

  Cobalt

  10.0

  15.0

  Chromium

  20.0

  24.0

  Titanium

  --

  0.60

  Phosphorus

  --

  0.015

  Sulfur

  --

  0.015

  Molybdenum

  8.00

  10.0

  Aluminum

  0.80

  1.50

  Boron

  --

  0.006

  Copper

  --

  0.50

  Description

  Alloy 617 is a solid-solution,

  nickel-chromium-cobalt-molydenum alloy with an exceptional

  combination of high-temperature strength and oxidation resistance.

  The alloy also has excellent resistance to a wide range of corrosive

  environment, and it is readily formed and welded by conventional

  techniques.

  The high nickel and chromium contents make the alloy

  resistant to a variety of both reducing and oxidizing media. The

  aluminum, in conjunction with the chromium, provides oxidation

  resistance at high temperatures. Solid-solution strengthening is

  imparted by the cobalt and molydenum.

  Application

  The combination of high strength and

  oxidation resistance at temperatures over 1800°F makes alloy 617

  an attractive material for such components as ducting, combustion

  cans, and transition liner in both aircraft, and land based gas

  turbines. Because of its resistance to high-temperature corrosion,

  the alloy is used for catalyst-grid supports in the production of

  nitric acid, for heat-treating baskets, and for reduction boats in

  the refining of molybdenum. Alloy 617 also offers attractive

  properties for components of power-generating plants, both

  fossil-fueled and nuclear.

  Physical

  Properties

  The alloy's low density, compared

  with tungsten-containing alloys of similar strength, is significant

  in applications such as aircraft gas turbines where high

  strength-to-weight ratio is desirable.

  Density, lb/cu in... 0.302

  kg/cu m... 8360

  Melting Range, °F... 2430/2510

  °C... 1332-1377

  Specific heat at 78°F (26°C)

  Btu/lb-°F... ... 0.100

  J/kg-°C... 419

  Electrical Resistivity at 78°F (26°C)

  ohm-cir mil/ft... 736

  ?ê-m... 1.223

  Electrical and Thermal Properties

  Temperature

  Electrical

  Resistivity

  Thermal

  Conductiviy*

  Coefficient

  of

  Expansion**

  Specific

  Heat***

  °F

  ohm-circ mil/ft

  Btu - in/ft2

  - hr - °F

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  Btu/lb-°F

  78

  200

  400

  600

  800

  1000

  1200

  1400

  1600

  1800

  2000

  736

  748

  757

  764

  770

  779

  793

  807

  803

  824

  --

  94

  101

  113

  125

  137

  149

  161

  173

  185

  197

  209

  --

  6.4

  7.0

  7.4

  7.6

  7.7

  8.0

  8.4

  8.7

  9.0

  9.2

  0.100

  0.104

  0.111

  0.117

  0.124

  0.131

  0.137

  0.144

  0.150

  0.157

  0.163

  °C

  ?ê-m

  W/m-°C

  ?m/m/°C

  J/kg-°C

  20

  100

  200

  400

  600

  800

  1000

  1.222

  1.245

  1.258

  1.278

  1.308

  1.342

  1.378

  13.4

  14.7

  16.3

  19.3

  22.5

  25.5

  28.7

  --

  11.6

  12.6

  13.6

  14.0

  15.4

  16.3

  419

  440

  465

  515

  561

  611

  662

  *Calculated from

  electrical resistivity.

  **Mean coefficient of linear expansion

  between 78°F and temperature shown.

  ***Calculated values.

  Modulus of Elasticity*

  Temperature

  Tensile

  Modulus

  Shear

  Modulus

  Poisson's

  Ratio**

  °F(°C)

  10(6)psi(GPa)

  10(6)psi(GPa)

  74(25)

  200(100)

  400(200)

  600(300)

  800(400)

  1000(500)

  1200(600)

  1400(700)

  1600(800)

  30.6(211)

  30.0(206)

  29.0(201)

  28.0(194)

  26.9(188)

  25.8(181)

  24.6(173)

  23.3(166)

  21.9(149)

  11.8(81)

  11.6(80)

  11.2(77)

  10.8(75)

  10.4(72)

  9.9(70)

  9.5(66)

  9.0(64)

  8.4(61)

  0.30

  0.30

  0.30

  0.30

  0.30

  0.30

  0.30

  0.30

  0.30

  *Determined by dynamic

  method

  **Calculated from moduli of elasticity

  Mechanical

  Properties

  Product

  Form

  Production

  Method

  Yield

  Strength (0.2% Offset)

  Tensile

  Strength

  Elongation,

  %

  Reduction

  of

  Area,

  %

  Hardness

  BHN

  1000

  psi

  MPa

  1000

  psi

  MPa

  Plate

  Bar

  Tubing

  Sheet

  or Strip

  Hot

  Rolling

  Hot Rolling

  Cold Drawing

  Cold Rolling

  46.7

  46.1

  55.6

  50.9

  322

  318

  383

  351

  106.5

  111.5

  110.0

  109.5

  734

  769

  758

  755

  62

  56

  56

  58

  56

  50

  --

  --

  172

  181

  193

  173

  Stability of Properties

  Alloy

  617 exhibits unusually good metallurgical stability for an alloy of

  its strength level.Studies involving exposure of material to

  temperatures of 1100°F to 1400°F showed that although the

  alloy experiences increases in strength and decreased in ductility it

  forms no embrittling phases. The table below shows changes in tensile and

  impact properties after exposures extending to 12,000 hours at

  elevated temperatures. All samples were in the solution-annealed

  condition before exposure. The strengthening is attributable to

  carbide formation and, at exposure temperatures of 1200°F to

  1400°F, to precipitation of gamma prime phase.

  Exposure

  Temperature

  Exposure

  Time,

  h

  Yield

  Strength (0.2% Offset)

  Tensile

  Strength

  Elongation,

  %

  Impact

  Strength

  °F

  °C

  1000 psi

  MPa

  1000 psi

  MPa

  ft-lb

  J

  No Exposure

  --

  46.3

  319

  111.5

  769

  68

  171

  232

  1100

  595

  100

  1000

  4000

  8000

  12000

  46.5

  51.8

  55.7

  59.5

  67.6

  321

  357

  384

  410

  466

  111.5

  116.5

  117.5

  121.5

  132.0

  769

  803

  810

  838

  910

  69

  67

  67

  61

  34

  213

  223

  181

  98

  69

  289

  302

  245

  133

  94

  1200

  650

  100

  1000

  3640

  8000

  12000

  51.8

  66.6

  76.3

  76.5

  77.5

  357

  459

  526

  527

  534

  114.5

  133.5

  142.0

  144.0

  144.0

  789

  920

  979

  993

  993

  69

  37

  33

  28

  32

  191

  35

  35

  40

  38

  259

  47

  47

  54

  52

  1300

  705

  100

  1000

  4000

  58.7

  70.5

  70.6

  405

  486

  487

  126.5

  138.0

  138.0

  872

  952

  952

  38

  33

  36

  57

  48

  48

  77

  65

  65

  1400

  760

  100

  1000

  4000

  8000

  12000

  58.3

  56.3

  58.1

  58.5

  56.4

  402

  388

  401

  403

  389

  126.5

  126.0

  128.5

  130.0

  129.5

  872

  879

  886

  896

  893

  35

  37

  38

  40

  38

  56

  63

  62

  64

  67

  76

  85

  84

  87

  91

  Corrosion

  Resistance

  The composition of alloy 617 includes

  substantial amounts of nickel, chromium, and aluminum for a high

  degree of resistance to oxidation and carburization at high

  temperatures. Those elements, along with the molybdenum content, also

  enable the alloy to withstand many wet corrosive environments.

  Oxidation and Carburization

  The

  excellent resistance of alloy 617 to oxidation results from the

  alloy's chromium and aluminum contents. At elevated temperatures,

  those elements cause the formation of a thin, subsurface zone of

  oxide particles. The zone forms rapidly upon exposure to high

  temperatures until it reaches a thickness of 0.001 to 0.002 in. The

  oxide zone provides the proper diffusion conditions for the formation

  of a protective chromium oxide layer on the surface of the metal. It

  also helps to prevent spalling of theprotective layer. Alloy 617 has

  excellent resistance to carburization. The table below shows

  the superiority of alloy 617 over alloys of similar strength in a

  gas-carburization test at 1800°F. The weight-gain measurements indicate the

  amount of carbon absorbed during the test period.

  Results of 100-h

  Carburization Tests in Hydrogen/2% Methane at 1800°F (980°C)

  Material

  Weight

  Gain, g/m2

  Alloy 617

  Alloy

  263

  Alloy 188

  Alloy L-605

  35

  82

  86

  138

  Corrosion by Acids

  Alloy

  617 has good resistance to a variety of both reducing and oxidizing

  acids. The chromium in the alloy confers resistance to oxidizing

  solutions while the nickel and molybdenum provide resistance to

  reducing conditions. The molybdenum also contributes resistance to

  crevice corrosion and pitting.

  In boiling nitric acid, at

  concentrations under 20%, corrosion rates are less than 1mpy

  (0.025mm/yr). At 70% concentration, the rate is a relatively low

  20mpy (0.5 mm/yr). The rates were determined from tests of 72 hrs

  duration.

  In sulfuric acid, alloy 617 has shown useful resistance

  to concentrations of up to about 30% at a temperature of 175°F

  and about 10% at boiling temperature. The table below gives the results of

  laboratory tests in sulfuric acid. Test duration was 72 hrs except

  for tests in boilng 30% and 40% solutions, which were of 48 hrs

  duration.

  The alloy has shown moderate to poor resistance to

  hydrochloric acid. Laboratory tests at 175°F have produced

  corrosion rates of 150 mpy (3.8 mm/yr) at 10% concentration, 95 mpy

  (2.4 mm/yr) at 20% concentration, and 50 mpy (1.3 mm/yr) at 30%

  concentration.

  Alloy 617 has excellent resistance to phosphoric

  acid. The table below also gives rates for phosphoric acid containing

  1% of hydrofluoric acid. Test duration was 72 hrs. In hydrofluoric

  acid, alloy 617 exhibits useful resistance to the vapor phase at

  concentrations up to about 20%. The alloy has poor resistance to the

  liquid acid.

  Corrosion Rates in

  Sulfuric Acid

  Acid

  Concentration

  %

  Corrosion

  Rate*

  175°F (80°C)

  Boiling

  Temperature

  mpy

  mm/yr

  mpy

  mm/yr

  5

  10

  20

  30

  40

  50

  --

  2

  32

  44

  40

  94

  --

  0.05

  0.81

  1.12

  1.02

  2.39

  24

  28

  97

  464

  838

  --

  0.61

  0.71

  2.46

  11.89

  21.29

  --

  *Average of

  two tests.

  Corrosion Rates in

  Phosphoric Acid

  Acid

  Concentration

  %

  Corrosion

  Rate*

  H3PO4,

  175°F

  (80°C)

  H3PO4,

  Boiling

  H3PO4

  1% HF

  175°F (80°C)

  mpy

  mm/yr

  mpy

  mm/yr

  mpy

  mm/yr

  10

  20

  30

  40

  50

  60

  70

  85

  0.2

  0.2

  0.4

  0.4

  0.7

  0.4

  0.4

  0.6

  0.005

  0.005

  0.010

  0.010

  0.018

  0.010

  0.010

  0.015

  0.1

  0.4

  0.5

  5

  31

  50

  38

  26

  0.003

  0.010

  0.013

  0.13

  0.79

  1.27

  0.97

  0.66

  0.9

  2

  1

  6

  8

  6

  0.6

  0.4

  0.023

  0.05

  0.03

  0.15

  0.20

  0.15

  0.015

  0.010

  *Average of

  two tests.

  Corrosion Rates in

  Hydrofluoric Acid at 175°F

  Acid

  Concentration

  %

  Corrosion

  Rate*

  Vapor Phase

  Liquid Phase

  mpy

  mm/yr

  mpy

  mm/yr

  10

  20

  30

  40

  48

  44

  32

  82

  85

  104

  1.12

  0.81

  2.08

  2.16

  2.64

  126

  302

  396

  424

  428

  3.20

  7.67

  10.06

  10.77

  10.87

  *Average of

  two tests.

  Machinability

  Alloy 617 has good fabricability.

  Forming, machining, and welding are carried out by standard

  procedures for nickel alloys. Techniques and equipment for some

  operations may be influenced by the alloy's strength and

  work-hardening rate.

  Hot and Cold Forming

  Alloy

  617 has good hot formability, but it requires relatively high forces

  because of its inherent strength at elevated temperatures. In

  general, the hot-forming characteristics of alloy 617 are similar to

  those of Inconel alloy 625. The temperature range for heavy forming

  or forging is 1850 to 2200°F . Light working can be done at

  temperatures down to 1700°F.

  Alloy 617 is readily cold formed

  by conventional procedures although its work-hardening rate is high.

  For best results , the alloy should be cold formed in the fine-grain

  condition, and frequent intermediate anneals should be used.

  Annealing for cold forming should be done at 1900°F.

  Heat Treatment

  Alloy 617 is

  normally used in the solution-annealed condition. That condition

  provides a coarse grain structure for the best creep-rupture

  strength. It also provides the best bend ductility at room

  temperature. Solution annealing is performed at a temperature of

  2150°F for a time commensurate with section size. Cooling should

  be by water quenching or rapid air cooling.

  Joining

  Alloy 617 has

  excellent weldability. Inconel Filler Metal 617 is used for

  gas-tungsten-arc and gas-metal-arc welding. The composition of the

  filler metal matches that of the base metal, and deposited weld metal

  is comparable to the wrought alloy in strength and corrosion

  resistance. The table below lists typical room temperature tensile

  properties of all-weld-metal specimens from welded joints.

  Room-Temperature Tensile

  Properties in As-Welded Condition of Joints Welded with Inconel

  Filler Metal 617

  Specimen

  Yield

  Strength

  (0.2% Offset)

  Tensile

  Strength

  Elongation

  %

  Reduction

  of

  Area

  %

  1000 psi

  MPa

  1000 psi

  MPa

  All-Weld-Metal*

  All-Weld-Metal**

  73.9

  78.6

  510

  542

  110.4

  119.3

  761

  823

  43.3

  37.3

  42.0

  38.3

  *Gas-metal-arc

  process. Average of ten tests.

  **Gas-tungsten-arc process. Average

  of seventeen tests.

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