Difference Between Inconel and SS 316

Inconel

Inconel is a family of austenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloys.

Inconel Composition

Inconel Element (% by mass)
Ni Cr Fe Mo Nb Co Mn Cu Al Ti Si C S P B
600 72.0 14.0–17.0 6.0–10.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.15 0.015
617 44.2–56.0 20.0–24.0 3.0 8.0–10.0 10.0–15.0 0.5 0.5 0.8–1.5 0.6 0.5 0.15 0.015 0.015 0.006
625 58.0 20.0–23.0 5.0 8.0–10.0 3.15–4.15 1.0 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.015 0.015
690 59.5 30 9.2 0.35 0.01 0.02 0.35 0.019 0.003
718 50.0–55.0 17.0–21.0 balance 2.8–3.3 4.75–5.5 1.0 0.35 0.2–0.8 0.65–1.15 0.3 0.35 0.08 0.015 0.015 0.006
X-750 70.0 14.0–17.0 5.0–9.0 0.7–1.2 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.4–1.0 2.25–2.75 0.5 0.08 0.01

Inconel alloys

Alloys of inconel include:

  • Inconel 600: Solid solution strengthened
  • Inconel 601
  • Inconel 625: Acid resistant, good weldability. The LCF version is typically used in bellows.
  • Inconel 690: Low cobalt content for nuclear applications, and low resistivity
  • Inconel 713C: Precipitation hardenable nickel-chromium base cast alloy
  • Inconel 718: Gamma double prime strengthened with good weldability
  • Inconel 751: Increased aluminium content for improved rupture strength in the 1600 °F range
  • Inconel 792: Increased aluminium content for improved high temperature corrosion properties, used especially in gas turbines
  • Inconel 939: Gamma prime strengthened to increase weldability

Inconel Equivalent Grades

STANDARD WERKSTOFF NR. UNS GOST AFNOR JIS BS EN OR
Alloy 600 2.4816 N06600 МНЖМц 28-2,5-1,5 NC15FE11M NCF 600 NA 13 NiCr15Fe ЭИ868
Alloy 601 2.4851 N06601 XH60BT NC23FeA NCF 601 NA 49 NiCr23Fe ЭИ868
Alloy 617 2.4663 N06617            
Alloy 625 2.4856 N06625 ХН75МБТЮ NC22DNB4M NCF 625 NA 21 NiCr22Mo9Nb ЭИ602
Alloy 690 2.4642 N06690            
Alloy 718 2.4668 N07718            
Alloy 725 - N07725            
Alloy X-750 2.4669 N07750            

Inconel Melting Point, Density and Tensile Strength

  Density Melting Point Tensile Strength Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) Elongation
600 8.47 g/cm3 1413 °C (2580 °F) Psi – 95,000 , MPa – 655 Psi – 45,000 , MPa – 310 40 %
601 8.1 g/cm3 1411 °C (2571 °F) Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 Psi – 30,000 , MPa – 205 30 %
617 8.3g/cm³ 1363°C ≥ 485 MPa ≥ 275 MPa 25 %
625 8.4 g/cm3 1350 °C (2460 °F) Psi – 135,000 , MPa – 930 Psi – 75,000 , MPa – 517 42.5 %
690 8.3g/cm³ 1363°C ≥ 485 MPa ≥ 275 MPa 25 %
718 8.2 g/cm3 1350 °C (2460 °F) Psi – 135,000 , MPa – 930 Psi – 70,000 , MPa – 482 45 %
725 8.31 g/cm3 1271°C-1343 °C 1137 MPa 827 MPa 20 %
X-750 8.28 g/cm3 1430°C 1267 MPa 868 MPa 25 %

316 Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel 316 is also known as AISI 316. Stainless Steel 316 has slightly better corrosion resistance than 302 and 304. It also has better non-magnetic properties.

SS 316 Equivalent Grades

STANDARD WERKSTOFF NR. UNS JIS BS GOST AFNOR EN
SS 316 1.4401 / 1.4436 S31600 SUS 316 316S31 / 316S33 - Z7CND17‐11‐02 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 / X3CrNiMo17-13-3

SS 316 Composition

Grade C Mn Si P S Cr Mo Ni N
SS 316 0.08 max 2 max 0.75 max 0.045 max 0.030 max 16 - 18 2 - 3 10 - 14 0.1 max

SS 316 Melting Point, Density and Tensile Strength

Grade Density Melting Point Tensile Strength Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) Elongation
SS 316 8.0 g/cm3 1454 °C (2650 °F) Psi – 75000 , MPa – 515 Psi – 30000 , MPa – 205 35 %