UNS N06690

Inconel 690

High-chromium nickel alloy with good resistance to aqueous corrosion and high-temperature industrial environments.

Material overview

Inconel 690 is recorded in the Nickel-Based Alloys catalog. Specialty alloy for industrial applications. Its recorded characteristics include Very high chromium for outstanding resistance to oxidizing acids and intergranular attack. Typical applications include nitric-acid service, coal-gasification, and petrochemical. The dataset currently includes 14 property records covering chemical composition, mechanical properties, and physical properties. Related standards include B163, B166, and GB/T 15007; product form data covers Seamless Pipe / Tube and Bar / Rod. The final chemistry, condition, dimensions, test requirements, and documentation package must be confirmed before order acceptance.

Key characteristics

  • Very high chromium for outstanding resistance to oxidizing acids and intergranular attack

Typical applications

  • nitric-acid service
  • coal-gasification
  • petrochemical

Grade names and equivalents

Alloy 690genericNS3105equivalent

Technical properties

Typical values are for reference only. Final chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment, dimensions, inspection, and documentation are confirmed against the applicable specification and MTC/COA before order acceptance.

Chemical composition

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
Ni58.0 minwt%Typical value
Cr27.0-31.0wt%Typical value
Fe7.0-11.0wt%Typical value
C0.05 maxwt%Typical value
Mn0.5 maxwt%Typical value
Si0.5 maxwt%Typical value
Cu0.5 maxwt%Typical value
Al0.5 maxwt%Typical value
Ti0.5 maxwt%Typical value

Mechanical properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
Tensile strengthmin 586MPaAnnealed
Yield strength 0.2%min 241MPaAnnealed
Elongationmin 30%Annealed

Physical properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
Density8.19g/cm3Typical
Melting range1343-1377CTypical

Standards and specifications

Standard Specification for Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-Exchanger TubesStandard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS N06600/N06601) BarSpecification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Wrought Products

Forms, applications, and capabilities