Nickel Alloy Inconel 600 vs N06060
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Inconel 600 and N06060 are both nickel alloy grades. N06060 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 255 MPa (37 ksi) for Inconel 600, about 8% more. Inconel 600 runs hotter in service (1,100°C vs 1,000°C continuous).
Inconel 600Choose it when the part sees heat.
N06060Choose it when strength drives the design.
Inconel 600 vs N06060: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 76 GPa11 Msi · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 620 MPa89.9 ksi · Elongation at Break 42% · Reduction in Area 60% · Hardness, Brinell 150 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 8.47 g/cm³0.31 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,354°C2,469 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,413°C2,575 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14.9 W/m·K8.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 444 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13.3 µm/m·K7.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 290 J/g125 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1.03×10⁻⁶ Ω·m40.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Weldability 80 / 100 · Formability (cold) 78 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 40%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Same in both: Specific Strength (UTS / density) 73 kN·m/kg · Thermal Diffusivity 4 mm²/s · Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Inconel 600 | N06060 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Inconel 600 vs N06060 — frequently asked
Is N06060 stronger than Inconel 600?
Yes. N06060 has a typical yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) against 255 MPa (37 ksi) for Inconel 600 — about 8% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Inconel 600 or N06060?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Inconel 600 or N06060?
Inconel 600, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 20/100 for N06060.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Inconel 600 and N06060 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.