Inconel® 686

This Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Tungsten alloy has exceptional resistance to sulfuric or hydrochloric acids, and to crevice or pitting corrosion in hot acid solutions which out performs Hastelloy C grades in mixed acids.

ASTM B574
ASTM B575
ASTM B619
ISO 15156-3 (NACE MR0175)
UNS N06686
W.Nr. 2.4606
Ni-Cr-Mo-W
NiCr21Mo16W
This alloy ideal for marine service having excellent resistance to general, galvanic, and localized corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement in seawater. INCONEL® 686 also has a high operating of up to 1000°C which is ideal for applications such as bolts, nuts and studs in the fasteners industry.
Chemical Processing
Petrochemical processing
Marine Engineering
Acid Processing
Oil & Gas extraction
Pulp & Paper production
Pollution control
Waste treatment
Welding
Specifications
ASTM B574
ASTM B575
ASTM B619
ISO 15156-3 (NACE MR0175)
UNS N06686
W.Nr. 2.4606
Ni-Cr-Mo-W
NiCr21Mo16W
This alloy ideal for marine service having excellent resistance to general, galvanic, and localized corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement in seawater. INCONEL® 686 also has a high operating of up to 1000°C which is ideal for applications such as bolts, nuts and studs in the fasteners industry.
Chemical Processing
Petrochemical processing
Marine Engineering
Acid Processing
Oil & Gas extraction
Pulp & Paper production
Pollution control
Waste treatment
Welding

Chemical Composition

Element Min % Max %
Ni Balance Balance
Cr 19.0 23.00
Mo 15.0 17.0
W 3.0 4.4
Ti 0.02 0.25
Fe 1.0
C 0.01
Mn 0.75
S 0.02
Si 0.08
P 0.04

Density

8.73g/cm³ | 0.315 lb/in³

Melting Point

1338 – 1380 °C | 2440 – 2516 °F

Coefficient of Expansion

11.97 gm/m °C (20 – 100 °C) | 6.650x10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212 °F)

Modulus of Rigidity

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Modulus of Elasticity

207.0 kN/mm² | 3000 ksi

Heat Treatment of Finished Parts

Condition as supplied by Alloy Wire Type Temperature Time (Hr) Cooling
°C °F
Annealed or Spring Temper

Properties

Condition Approx. tensile strength Approx. operating temperature
N/mm² ksi °C °F
Annealed <1000 <145i Up to 1000 Up to 1832
Spring Temper 1200 – 1600 174 – 232  Up to 1000 Up to 1832
The above tensile strength ranges are typical. If you require different please ask.
*Trade name of Special Metals Group of Companies
**Static application = Still/Fixed/Motionless/Rigid