AMS 5580 covers Alloy 600 (UNS N06600 / 2.4816 ) seamless tubing up to 9.250″ OD in annealed condition. This nickel-chromium-iron alloy offers good oxidation resistance up to 1093°C, resistance to chloride-ion stress corrosion cracking, and excellent caustic corrosion resistance.
1. Product Specifications & Physical DataAvailable Forms: Seamless tube up to 9.250″ OD Specifications: AMS 5580, ASTM B163/B167, UNS N06600, 2.4816
| Chemical Composition (Weight %) | Value |
|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 72.0 min. | | Chromium (Cr) | 14.0 - 17.0 | | Iron (Fe) | 6.0 - 10.0 | | Carbon (C) | 0.15 max. |
| Physical Properties | Value |
|---|
| Density | 8.42 g/cm³ | | Modulus of Elasticity | 207 GPa |
| Mechanical Properties (Annealed) | Metric | Imperial |
|---|
| Tensile Strength (min.) | 550 MPa | 80 ksi | | Yield Strength (min.) | 210 MPa | 30 ksi | | Elongation (min.) | 30% | 30% |
2. Operating Conditions & Selection CriteriaService Temperature: Up to 1093°C (2000°F); oxidation resistance to 982°C Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to chloride SCC, caustic corrosion, and high-purity water Strengthening: Solid-solution strengthened; good workability Nuclear Service: Used for PWR steam generator tubing
3. Fabrication & Material ComparisonAnnealing: 1010-1040°C, water quench Welding: Excellent weldability using GTAW/GMAW Forming: Good cold workability
| Comparison | Alloy 600 | Alloy 601 | Alloy 625 |
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| Max Temp | 1093°C | 1204°C | 982°C | | Ni Content | 72% min. | 58-63% | 58% min. | | Primary Use | Nuclear, caustic | High-temp oxidation | Seawater, chemical |
4. ApplicationsNuclear steam generator tubing, reactor components Furnace radiant tubes, heat treating baskets Caustic evaporators, chemical processing equipment Thermocouple sheaths, sparking electrodes
Contact ZYTC Alloy for certified AMS 5580 Alloy 600 seamless tube with certificates and full traceability. Available in annealed condition up to 9.250″ OD. Email: daisy@zytcsteel.com WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 17335753350 |
