Inconel 600 ElbowASTM B366 · ASME B16.9 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 600 · UNS N06600
An Inconel 600 elbow is a fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run, made from Inconel 600 to ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged). Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- ASTM B366
- ASME B16.9
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an Inconel 600 Elbow?
- What it is
- A fitting that changes the direction of a pipe run
- Material
- ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged)
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.9 · B16.11
- Grade
- Inconel 600 · UNS N06600
- Best at
- High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service
Inconel 600 Elbow Specification
| Product | Inconel 600 Elbow |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged) |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.9 · B16.11 |
| Sizes | Buttweld ½" – 48" · forged ⅛" – 4" |
| Wall / class | Schedule to match pipe · Class 3000 / 6000 (forged) |
| Ends | Bevelled to ASME B16.25 |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose an Elbow
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11.
- LR (1.5D) and SR (1D) radius
- 45°, 90° and 180° return
- Seamless or welded construction
More on choosing: Elbow guide.
Inconel 600 Elbow: Why 600 for elbows
Elbows come in 45°, 90° and 180° (return) angles. Long-radius (1.5D) is the default for flow; short-radius (1D) saves space. Buttweld elbows follow ASME B16.9; socket-weld and threaded elbows follow ASME B16.11. In Inconel 600, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Nickel-alloy fittings match nickel-alloy pipe in aggressive media. Inconel 600 is picked for high-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Furnaces & heat treating — Muffles, retorts and radiant tubes. |
| Welding to carbon steel | A nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ERNiCr-3 (AWS A5.14) |
Inconel 600 Elbow Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Copper | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM B168 for UNS N06600.
Inconel 600 Elbow Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM B168 for UNS N06600 — Annealed plate.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Inconel 600 grade page.
Other Inconel 600 pipe fittings
Inconel 600 Elbow dimensions — ASME B16.9
Values in mm, the same for every material; the wall thickness matches the pipe schedule.
| NPS | OD | 90° LR elbow A | 45° elbow B | 90° SR elbow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½" | 21.3 | 38 | 16 | — |
| ¾" | 26.7 | 38 | 19 | — |
| 1" | 33.4 | 38 | 22 | 25 |
| 1½" | 48.3 | 57 | 29 | 38 |
| 2" | 60.3 | 76 | 35 | 51 |
| 3" | 88.9 | 114 | 51 | 76 |
| 4" | 114.3 | 152 | 64 | 102 |
| 6" | 168.3 | 229 | 95 | 152 |
| 8" | 219.1 | 305 | 127 | 203 |
| 10" | 273.1 | 381 | 159 | 254 |
| 12" | 323.9 | 457 | 190 | 305 |
| 16" | 406.4 | 610 | 254 | 406 |
| 20" | 508.0 | 762 | 318 | 508 |
| 24" | 610.0 | 914 | 381 | 610 |
Full chart: ASME B16.9 fitting dimensions.
Inconel 600 Elbow — questions buyers ask
Long radius or short radius elbow?
Long radius gives lower pressure drop and is the default. Short radius is used where space is tight, with a small pressure-rating reduction per ASME B16.9.
Can Inconel 600 elbows be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — a nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers Inconel 600 elbows?
The material is ASTM B366 WPNCI (buttweld) · ASTM B564 (forged); dimensions follow ASME B16.9 · B16.11. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 600 elbow?
The alloy price, the size and schedule or class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026