UNS N06625 Forgings: ASTM B564-Approved Nickel Alloy for Extreme Industrial Conditions

 UNS N06625 Forgings: ASTM B564-Approved Nickel Alloy for Extreme Industrial Conditions

When tackling the formidable industrial challenges of extreme temperatures, high pressure, and highly corrosive environments, the performance demands placed on critical component materials are exceptionally stringent. UNS N06625 (commonly known as Inconel 625 or Alloy 625) forgings, with their outstanding performance certified by stringent international standards like ASTM B564, have become a trusted premium material solution in top-tier sectors such as aerospace, marine engineering, energy, and chemical processing.

Core Performance: Alloy Engineered for Extreme Conditions

UNS N06625 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium superalloy strengthened primarily by the solid solution effect. Its ingeniously designed composition grants it unparalleled comprehensive properties.

• Exceptional High-Temperature Strength & Oxidation Resistance: This alloy maintains excellent oxidation resistance and structural integrity at temperatures up to 1800°F (approx. 982°C), ensuring long-term stable operation in high-temperature environments.

• Unmatched Corrosion Resistance: Thanks to its high nickel, chromium, and molybdenum content, N06625 exhibits superior resistance to a vast range of corrosive media, including seawater, acidic chlorides, reducing acids (e.g., hydrochloric, sulfuric), and nitrates. It is virtually immune to chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking, making it an ideal choice for marine applications.

• Outstanding Cryogenic Toughness: The alloy retains excellent toughness and mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures (down to -325°F / -198°C), offering an exceptionally broad service range.

• Excellent Mechanical Properties: Its typical minimum properties include a tensile strength of ≥827 MPa, yield strength of ≥414 MPa, and an elongation of ≥45%, ensuring components possess sufficient strength and ductility under high loads.

Typical Applications

ASTM B564 UNS N06625 nickel alloy forgings are widely used in industries requiring extreme durability and corrosion resistance, including:

• Oil & gas equipment (valve bodies, stems, flanges)

• Chemical processing components

• Marine and offshore structures

• Power generation and heat-resistant parts

• Aerospace and high-stress mechanical components

Our Products & Services

We professionally supply UNS N06625 forgings that comply with all the above standards, including:

• Forged Flanges: Welding neck, socket weld, blind, lap joint flanges, etc., with dimensions and pressure ratings customized to requirements.

• Forged Bars & Billets: Ideal as raw stock for various high-strength, corrosion-resistant components.

• Custom Forging Services: We offer a one-stop solution from material selection and forging to heat treatment, based on customer drawings and performance requirements.