Nickel Alloy N06060
UNS N06060
N06060 is a wrought high-nickel Ni-Cr-Fe solid-solution alloy within the Inconel/Nicrofer 600-601 family, selected where 600/601-type general corrosion and high-temperature performance is required.
Reference datasheet — N06060 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 ANN condition
N06060 tempers and conditions
N06060 is supplied in 7 conditions, soft to hard. ANN is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solution annealed | Pick for sustained service above ~700 °C where creep-rupture life matters more than room-temperature strength. | 235 | 570 | 47 | 135 HB | 1.7 % IACS |
ANNDefault Annealed | Standard stocked condition for plate, sheet, tube and bar — best ductility, formability and corrosion resistance. | 275 | 620 | 42 | 150 HB | — |
Hot finished | Economical condition for heavy bar and forgings that will be machined and heat treated afterwards. | 300 | 640 | 38 | 165 HB | 1.7 % IACS |
As-welded deposit | Property set for weldments left in the as-welded condition, typical of fabricated vessels and ducting. | 320 | 600 | 33 | 170 HB | 1.6 % IACS |
Stress relieved | Use when residual stress from cold work or machining must be reduced without full softening. | 480 | 720 | 30 | 15 HRC | 1.7 % IACS |
Cold drawn | Choose for higher strength and better surface/tolerance on bar, tube and fastener stock. | 590 | 800 | 25 | 22 HRC | 1.7 % IACS |
Spring hard | For springs, mesh and formed clips needing maximum strength; ductility and formability are minimal. | 950 | 1,150 | 4 | 38 HRC | 1.7 % IACS |
What is N06060?
N06060 is a wrought high-nickel Ni-Cr-Fe solid-solution alloy within the Inconel/Nicrofer 600-601 family, selected where 600/601-type general corrosion and high-temperature performance is required. Annealed sheet, plate, bar and tube give 275 MPa yield, 620 MPa tensile, 42% elongation and 150 HB (80 HRB), with service to 1000 °C, weldability score 80 and formability score 78. The main limits are machinability (score 20, gummy and strongly work-hardening) and restricted stock availability; Alloy 600 is the mainstream substitute. N06060 has a density of 8.47 g/cm³ (0.306 lb/in³), heavier than 63% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,354°C (2,469 °F). N06060 has a yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — weaker than 83% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 42% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
What is N06060 used for?
- high-temperature process equipment
- furnace fixtures
- chemical processing components
Advantages
- Forms and bends easily — 78/100, better than 87% of nickel alloy grades
- Conducts heat well — 14.9 W/m·K (8.61 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 80% of nickel alloy grades
- High service temperature — 1,000°C (1,832 °F), better than 79% of nickel alloy grades
- High electrical conductivity — 1.7 % IACS, better than 76% of nickel alloy grades
Limitations
- Low strength — 275 MPa (39.9 ksi), worse than 83% of nickel alloy grades
N06060 properties
Typical room-temperature values for N06060-ANN; bars are the position among nickel alloy grades.
Physical3
N06060 has a density of 8.47 g/cm³ (0.306 lb/in³), heavier than 63% of nickel alloy grades. It melts at 1,354°C (2,469 °F).
Mechanical14
N06060 has a yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — weaker than 83% of nickel alloy grades. Elongation at break is 42% and the elastic modulus is 207 GPa (30 Msi).
Thermal6
N06060 is rated for continuous service to 1,000°C (1,832 °F). It conducts heat at 14.9 W/m·K (8.61 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 80% of nickel alloy grades. Thermal expansion is 13.3 µm/m·K (7.39 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
N06060 conducts electricity at 1.7 % IACS, better than 76% 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 N06060 takes about 155 MJ of energy and emits 13 kg of CO₂ — less than 58% of nickel alloy grades. Typical recycled content is 40%.
Manufacturability7
N06060's machinability is poor (20/100, better than 53% of nickel alloy grades); weldability very good (80/100); formability very good (78/100).
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. N06060 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with N06060
Is N06060 easy to machine?
Gummy and strongly work-hardening: use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, low speed (20–35 m/min) with heavy constant feed, flood coolant, and never dwell in the cut.
Can N06060 be welded?
Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with ERNiCr-3 / ENiCrFe-3 type filler; keep interpass below ~150 °C, use low heat input and clean surfaces to avoid sulphur and hot cracking; no post-weld heat treatment normally required.
Can N06060 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent cold formability in the annealed temper but high springback and roughly 2× the press load of austenitic stainless; hot work at 870–1200 °C and re-anneal after heavy cold reduction.
N06060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cr600-type Ni-Cr-Fe range; confirm against mill certificate for the N06060 entry | 14 – 17 | 15.5 |
| Fe | 6 – 10 | 8 |
| Clow-carbon variants ordered for weld/creep service | ≤ 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Mn | ≤ 1 | 0.3 |
| Si | ≤ 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.5 | 0.1 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0 |
| NiNi + Co reported together by most mills | ≥ 72 (balance) |
What surface finishes work on N06060?
Not anodisable — pickle in HNO3/HF or grit-blast plus passivate, then abrasive polish or electropolish; electroless nickel and precious-metal plating adhere well after activation.
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
How much does N06060 cost?
N06060 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.
N06060 — frequently asked
What is N06060 used for?
N06060 is typically used for high-temperature process equipment, furnace fixtures and chemical processing components. In short: weldable 600-type Ni-Cr-Fe; good cold formability; 1000 °C service capability.
What is the yield strength of N06060?
N06060 has a typical yield strength of 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) — weaker than 83% of nickel alloy grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 7 listed tempers.
Is N06060 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (20/100, better than 53% of nickel alloy grades). Gummy and strongly work-hardening: use rigid setups, positive-rake carbide, low speed (20–35 m/min) with heavy constant feed, flood coolant, and never dwell in the cut.
Can N06060 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (80/100). Readily welded by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with ERNiCr-3 / ENiCrFe-3 type filler; keep interpass below ~150 °C, use low heat input and clean surfaces to avoid sulphur and hot cracking; no post-weld heat treatment normally required.
What surface finishes work on N06060?
Not anodisable — pickle in HNO3/HF or grit-blast plus passivate, then abrasive polish or electropolish; electroless nickel and precious-metal plating adhere well after activation.
Can N06060 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent cold formability in the annealed temper but high springback and roughly 2× the press load of austenitic stainless; hot work at 870–1200 °C and re-anneal after heavy cold reduction.
What is the maximum service temperature of N06060?
N06060 is rated for continuous use to about 1,000°C (1,832 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between N06060-ANN and N06060 Spring?
ANN is the default condition — standard stocked condition for plate, sheet, tube and bar — best ductility, formability and corrosion resistance. Spring: for springs, mesh and formed clips needing maximum strength; ductility and formability are minimal. Yield strength is 275 MPa in ANN versus 950 MPa in Spring.
How much does N06060 cost?
N06060 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
- ASTM B168 / B166 — Ni-Cr-Fe alloy plate, sheet, strip, rod and bar — ASTM International (2019)
- Metals & Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS) — SAE International / ASTM (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- Ni-Cr-Fe alloy 600/601 technical bulletins — Special Metals / VDM Metals (2020)
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.