2.4816 is an austenitic nickel–chromium–iron solid-solution alloy known for its excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation, carburisation, and nitriding. Its high nickel content (minimum 72%) provides outstanding resistance to chloride-ion stress-corrosion cracking and to reducing and alkaline conditions, while the chromium content delivers resistance to oxidising environments and sulphur compounds. This datasheet presents the material within the European (DIN / EN / Werkstoff-Nummer) standard system.
The alloy is designed for service from cryogenic temperatures up to approximately 1095 °C (2000 °F). It is not strengthened by aging — its properties derive from solid-solution hardening, with additional strength available through cold working. The result is an alloy that combines moderate strength with excellent ductility, toughness, formability, and weldability. It is non-magnetic in the annealed condition and does not undergo a ductile-to-brittle transition at low temperature.
Note that the alloy contains no molybdenum, so unlike a Ni-Cr-Mo grade such as 2.4856 (NiCr22Mo9Nb) it offers only limited resistance to pitting in stagnant seawater. Where high chloride pitting resistance is required, a molybdenum-bearing grade is preferred.
Values per Special Metals official datasheet for INCONEL alloy 600.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.47 | g/cm³ |
| Melting range (solidus–liquidus) | 1354–1413 | °C |
| Thermal conductivity (20 °C) | 14.9 | W/m·K |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion (20–100 °C) | 13.3 | µm/m·°C |
| Specific heat capacity (20 °C) | 444 | J/kg·K |
| Electrical resistivity (20 °C) | 1.03 | µΩ·m |
| Magnetic permeability (at 200 Oe) | 1.01 | Essentially non-magnetic |
| Curie temperature | –194 | °C |
| Elastic modulus (20 °C, typical) | ~207 | GPa |
| Maximum service temperature (continuous) | ~1095 | °C |
| Cryogenic service capability | Down to –196 | °C |
Composition per EN 10095 (W.Nr. 2.4816, NiCr15Fe).
| Element | Symbol | Min % | Max % | Role in Alloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel (+ Co ≤1.5%) | Ni | 72 | balance | Austenitic FCC matrix; chloride SCC resistance |
| Chromium | Cr | 14.0 | 17.0 | Oxidation / corrosion resistance |
| Iron | Fe | 6.0 | 10.0 | Balance element |
| Carbon | C | 0.05 | 0.10 | Carbide formation |
| Manganese | Mn | — | 1.0 | Deoxidiser |
| Silicon | Si | — | 0.5 | Deoxidiser |
| Copper | Cu | — | 0.5 | Residual |
| Titanium | Ti | — | 0.3 | Residual |
| Aluminium | Al | — | 0.3 | Residual |
| Phosphorus | P | — | 0.02 | Residual impurity |
| Sulphur | S | — | 0.015 | Residual impurity |
Nominal: Ni-15Cr-8Fe. Per EN 10095 a maximum of 1.5% Co is permitted and counted as nickel. Maximum application temperature in air ~1150 °C.
Solution-annealed (+AT) condition, per EN 10095 for W.Nr. 2.4816.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength (Rm) | 550–850 | MPa |
| 0.2% proof strength (Rp0.2) | ≥240 | MPa |
| Elongation at fracture (A) | ≥30 | % |
| Brinell hardness | ≤200 | HB |
Values per EN 10095; the alloy is not precipitation-hardenable (strengthened only by cold work). Confirm against the inspection certificate (EN 10204).
| Environment | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High-temperature oxidation (air) | Excellent | Stable to ~1095 °C; protective Cr₂O₃ scale |
| Carburisation | Excellent | High Ni resists carbon pickup in carburising atmospheres |
| Nitriding atmospheres | Excellent | Widely used for nitriding retorts and containers |
| Chloride stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) | Excellent | High Ni content provides immunity in most chloride service |
| Reducing conditions | Very Good | High Ni stable in reducing media |
| Hot alkalis (caustic) | Excellent | Resists hot caustic soda and many acid salts |
| Organic acids | Moderate | Suitable for many organic acid duties |
| Dry chlorine / hydrogen chloride | Good | Little or no attack at room and elevated temperature in dry gas |
| Seawater pitting (stagnant) | Limited | No Mo; can pit in still seawater — use a Mo-bearing grade |
| Nitric acid (HNO₃) | Poor | Not recommended for nitric acid service |
| High-temperature sulfidation | Poor | Not suitable for parts most exposed to hot sulphidising corrosion |
The alloy is a solid-solution material and is NOT precipitation-hardenable. Heat treatment is used for annealing, stress relief, and grain-size control only. Strength is increased by cold working rather than by aging.
Mill / Solution Anneal Temperature: 980–1095 °C Cooling: Air cool or quench Purpose: Softens material, dissolves carbides, recrystallises grain structure for formability.
Stress Relief / Stabilise Anneal Temperature: ~870–980 °C Purpose: Relieves residual stress after cold work; stabilises carbides for service involving intergranular corrosion risk.
Good weldability by most conventional processes. As a solid-solution alloy, it is not subject to strain-age cracking.
| Welding Process | Applicability | Filler / Consumable |
|---|---|---|
| GTAW / TIG | Excellent | EN ISO 18274 S Ni 6082 (NiCr20Mn3Nb) |
| GMAW / MIG | Good | EN ISO 18274 S Ni 6082 (NiCr20Mn3Nb) |
| SMAW / stick | Good | EN ISO 14172 E Ni 6082 |
| SAW / submerged arc | Suitable | EN ISO 18274 S Ni 6082 (NiCr20Mn3Nb) + matching flux |
Post-weld heat treatment is generally not required for general service.
Machining Guidelines
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Turning speed (carbide tooling) | 20–45 m/min |
| Tool material | Coated carbide; HSS for light cuts |
| Coolant | Flood coolant recommended |
| Work hardening behaviour | Work-hardens; use positive rake, rigid setup, avoid dwell |
| Machining condition | Machine in annealed condition |
Forming Processes
| Process | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hot forming | 870–1230 °C; cool rapidly through carbide range for corrosion service |
| Cold forming | Excellent ductility; readily deep-drawn, spun, and bent |
| Annealing between operations | Recommended for heavy cold reductions |
| Industry | Typical Components | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Heat treatment / metal processing | Furnace muffles, retorts, baskets, trays, nitriding containers | Oxidation, carburisation and nitriding resistance |
| Aerospace | Exhaust liners, turbine seals, combustion components | High-temperature stability, formability |
| Chemical and petrochemical | Heaters, evaporator tubes, stills, fittings for acids and sulphides | Resistance to reducing media, chlorides, caustics |
| Nuclear | Reactor components, steam generator parts (early designs) | Chloride SCC resistance, high-purity water service |
| Food processing | Process vessels and equipment | Corrosion resistance, cleanliness |
| Power generation | Heat exchanger components, high-temperature tubing | High-temperature oxidation resistance |
| Product Form | EN / DIN Standard | VdTÜV | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plate, sheet and strip | DIN 17750 · EN 10095 | VdTÜV-Wb 305 | Hot/cold rolled, heat treated, pickled |
| Bar and rod | DIN 17752 | VdTÜV-Wb 305 | Rolled or forged, heat treated |
| Seamless tube | DIN 17751 | VdTÜV-Wb 305 | Heat treated, pickled or bright annealed |
| Welded tube | DIN 17751 | VdTÜV-Wb 305 | Longitudinally welded |
| Forgings | DIN 17753 | VdTÜV-Wb 305 | Heat treated |
| Wire | DIN 17754 | — | Rolled and drawn |
| Welding consumables | EN ISO 18274 S Ni 6082 · EN ISO 14172 E Ni 6082 | — | Rod, wire electrode, covered electrode |
| W.Nr. | Ni % | Cr % | Fe % | Mo % | UTS (annealed) | Max Temp. | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4816 | ≥72 | 14–17 | 6–10 | — | ~655 MPa | ~1095 °C | High-temp oxidation, carburisation, nitriding |
| 2.4851 | 58–63 | 21–25 | balance | — | ~740 MPa | ~1200 °C | Higher oxidation resistance via added Al |
| 2.4856 | ≥58 | 20–23 | ≤5 | 8–10 | ~830 MPa | ~980 °C | Universal corrosion resistance; seawater |
| 2.4642 | ≥58 | 27–31 | 7–11 | — | ~690 MPa | ~1000 °C | Nuclear SCC resistance; high-Cr oxidation |
| 2.4668 | 50–55 | 17–21 | balance | 2.8–3.3 | ~1380 MPa (aged) | ~650 °C | High-strength weldable structures |




