Inconel 600 Round TubeASTM B163 · Tube specification · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 600 · UNS N06600
An Inconel 600 round tube is tube ordered by exact OD and wall thickness, made from Inconel 600 to ASTM B163 · B167. Round tube is used for heat exchangers, boilers and instruments, with tighter tolerances than pipe.
- ASTM B163
- Tube specification
- 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 Round Tube?
- What it is
- Tube ordered by exact OD and wall thickness
- Material
- ASTM B163 · B167
- Dimensions
- Tube specification
- Grade
- Inconel 600 · UNS N06600
- Best at
- High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service
Inconel 600 Round Tube Specification
| Product | Inconel 600 Round Tube |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B163 · B167 |
| Dimensional standard | Tube specification |
| Sizes | OD × wall to order |
| Length | Random, double random or cut lengths |
| 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 a Round Tube
Round tube is used for heat exchangers, boilers and instruments, with tighter tolerances than pipe.
- OD × wall ordering
- Seamless or welded
- Straight or U-bent
More on choosing: Round tube guide.
Inconel 600 Round Tube: Why 600 for round tubes
Round tube is used for heat exchangers, boilers and instruments, with tighter tolerances than pipe. 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 tubulars handle acids, chlorides and heat. 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 Round Tube 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 Round Tube 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.
Inconel 600 Round Tube — questions buyers ask
What is the difference between tube and pipe?
Tube is specified by exact OD and wall; pipe by nominal size and schedule.
Can Inconel 600 round tubes 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 round tubes?
The material is ASTM B163 · B167; dimensions follow Tube specification. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 600 round tube?
The alloy price, the size and dimensions, 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