Nickel Alloy ERNiCrFe-5
UNS N06062 · also Inconel Filler Metal 62
ERNiCrFe-5 is a niobium-stabilized nickel-chromium-iron filler wire (N06062, Inconel Filler Metal 62) for welding Inconel 600/601 and the Incoloy 800 series.
Reference datasheet — ERNiCrFe-5 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the AW condition
ERNiCrFe-5 tempers and conditions
ERNiCrFe-5 is supplied in 2 conditions, soft to hard. AW is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
Compare all 2 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Post-weld stress relieved | Choose when the fabrication is stress-relieved or when the weld follows the base metal's solution/anneal cycle; strength drops slightly, ductility rises. | 340 | 620 | 42 | 160 HB | 1.7 % IACS |
AWDefault As-welded deposit | Default condition: properties of the undiluted deposit in the as-welded state, as qualified per AWS A5.14. | 400 | 655 | 38 | 180 HB | 1.6 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways ERNiCrFe-5 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
WIRE-CD | Cold-drawn bare wire / cut length as supplied | Supply form |
What is ERNiCrFe-5?
ERNiCrFe-5 is a niobium-stabilized nickel-chromium-iron filler wire (N06062, Inconel Filler Metal 62) for welding Inconel 600/601 and the Incoloy 800 series. It gives higher deposit strength than ERNiCr-3 — about 400 MPa yield, 655 MPa tensile, 38% elongation and 180 HB (88 HRB) — with oxidation resistance to roughly 980 °C, and runs on GTAW, GMAW and SAW from cold-drawn wire or cut lengths. Machinability is poor (score 22), so dressing is usually done by grinding rather than milling. Where maximum hot-cracking tolerance in heavy restrained joints is the priority, ERNiCr-3 remains the common alternative. ERNiCrFe-5 has a density of 8.42 g/cm³ (0.304 lb/in³), heavier than 58% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,330°C (2,426 °F). ERNiCrFe-5 has a yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) and a tensile strength of 655 MPa (95 ksi) — stronger than 56% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 38% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
What is ERNiCrFe-5 used for?
- Inconel 600 pressure equipment
- Incoloy 800H components
- petrochemical furnace tubing repairs
Advantages
- Readily welded — 92/100, better than 98% of nickel alloy grades
- Conducts heat well — 14.6 W/m·K (8.44 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 79% of nickel alloy grades
ERNiCrFe-5 properties
Typical room-temperature values for ERNiCrFe-5-AW; bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
ERNiCrFe-5 has a density of 8.42 g/cm³ (0.304 lb/in³), heavier than 58% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,330°C (2,426 °F).
Mechanical16
ERNiCrFe-5 has a yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) and a tensile strength of 655 MPa (95 ksi) — stronger than 56% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 38% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
Thermal6
ERNiCrFe-5 is rated for continuous service to 980°C (1,796 °F). It conducts heat at 14.6 W/m·K (8.44 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 79% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 13.3 µm/m·K (7.39 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
ERNiCrFe-5 conducts electricity at 1.6 % IACS, better than 70% of nickel alloy grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (78/100), better than 51% of nickel alloy grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of ERNiCrFe-5 takes about 150 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 68% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 30%.
Manufacturability8
ERNiCrFe-5's machinability is poor (22/100, better than 64% of nickel alloy grades); weldability excellent (92/100); formability good (65/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the nickel alloy family
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade FabDigit runs. ERNiCrFe-5 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with ERNiCrFe-5
Is ERNiCrFe-5 easy to machine?
Weld deposits machine like alloy 600 — low speed, heavy positive-rake sharp carbide tools, rigid setup and flood coolant to avoid work hardening; grind flush rather than mill where possible.
Can ERNiCrFe-5 be welded?
Runs on GTAW/GMAW/SAW with Ar or Ar-He shielding; keep interpass below ~150 °C, use stringer beads and low heat input, and clean between passes to avoid oxide entrapment in the sluggish pool.
Can ERNiCrFe-5 be formed, bent or molded?
Supplied as cold-drawn wire; the deposit is highly ductile and can be cold worked or bent after welding, but springback and work hardening are high.
ERNiCrFe-5 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤ 0.08 | 0.03 |
| Mn | ≤ 1 | 0.3 |
| Fe | 5 – 9 | 7 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | |
| Si | ≤ 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.5 | 0.05 |
| Cr | 14 – 17 | 15.5 |
| Nb+Taniobium stabilizer, principal difference vs ERNiCr-3 | 1.5 – 3 | 2.3 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.75 | 0.3 |
| Other, total | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Nibalance, 70 % min including incidental Co | ≥ 70 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on ERNiCrFe-5?
Pickle or abrasive-blast plus passivation to remove chromium heat tint before service; no anodizing — electropolish or mechanical polish for hygienic/high-temperature cleanliness.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on nickel alloy parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Plating
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Nickel Alloy ERNiCrFe-5 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- UNS
- N06062
- Trade names
- Inconel Filler Metal 62
- Also called
- AWS A5.14 ERNiCrFe-5
How much does ERNiCrFe-5 cost?
ERNiCrFe-5 is a high-cost nickel alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
ERNiCrFe-5 — frequently asked
What is ERNiCrFe-5 used for?
ERNiCrFe-5 is typically used for inconel 600 pressure equipment, incoloy 800H components and petrochemical furnace tubing repairs. In short: stronger than ERNiCr-3; nb-stabilized Alloy 600 filler; multi-process wire (GTAW/GMAW/SAW).
What is the yield strength of ERNiCrFe-5?
ERNiCrFe-5 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) and a tensile strength of 655 MPa (95 ksi) — stronger than 56% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is ERNiCrFe-5 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (22/100, better than 64% of nickel alloy grades). Weld deposits machine like alloy 600 — low speed, heavy positive-rake sharp carbide tools, rigid setup and flood coolant to avoid work hardening; grind flush rather than mill where possible.
Can ERNiCrFe-5 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (92/100). Runs on GTAW/GMAW/SAW with Ar or Ar-He shielding; keep interpass below ~150 °C, use stringer beads and low heat input, and clean between passes to avoid oxide entrapment in the sluggish pool.
What surface finishes work on ERNiCrFe-5?
Pickle or abrasive-blast plus passivation to remove chromium heat tint before service; no anodizing — electropolish or mechanical polish for hygienic/high-temperature cleanliness.
Can ERNiCrFe-5 be formed, bent or molded?
Supplied as cold-drawn wire; the deposit is highly ductile and can be cold worked or bent after welding, but springback and work hardening are high.
What is the maximum service temperature of ERNiCrFe-5?
ERNiCrFe-5 is rated for continuous use to about 980°C (1,796 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between ERNiCrFe-5-AW and ERNiCrFe-5 PWHT-SR?
AW is the default condition — default condition: properties of the undiluted deposit in the as-welded state, as qualified per AWS A5.14. PWHT-SR: choose when the fabrication is stress-relieved or when the weld follows the base metal's solution/anneal cycle; strength drops slightly, ductility rises. Yield strength is 400 MPa in AW versus 340 MPa in PWHT-SR.
How much does ERNiCrFe-5 cost?
ERNiCrFe-5 is a high-cost nickel alloy ($$$$), pricier than about 78% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- AWS A5.14/A5.14M — Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods — American Welding Society (2018)
- INCONEL Filler Metal 62 product data — Special Metals Welding Products Company (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 6 — Welding, Brazing and Soldering (nickel alloy welding) — ASM International (1993)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.