Inconel 600 sintered metal powder filters is stocked to ISO 4022. The alloy provides excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature and is essentially non-magnetic; the practical service limit is approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher). Property data, alloy comparison and the specification table follow.
Why Choose Inconel 600 for Sintered Metal Powder Filters
The high-temperature furnace and hot-gas filtration alloy. For sintered metal powder filters, this matters when excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature is the controlling requirement.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | UNS N06600 (2.4816) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher) |
| Corrosion characteristic | Excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature |
Cleaning & Compatibility
Special alloys tolerate aggressive cleaning chemistry, but confirm the specific acid/alkali against the alloy datasheet — e.g. Monel handles HF but not oxidizing nitric; titanium handles nitric but not HF. When welding elements into frames, use matching filler and inert-gas backing to preserve corrosion resistance at the joint.
Comparable Alloys
Between the special alloys, selection is chemistry-led: Monel 400 (HF, seawater), Inconel 600 (heat/oxidation), Hastelloy C-276 (broadest acid resistance), nickel 200 (caustic), titanium (chlorides, weight). 316L remains the cost benchmark — specify a special alloy only when the datasheet chemistry demands it.
Specifications of Sintered Metal Powder Filters Available in Inconel 600
| Micron rating (u00b5m) | Thickness (mm) | Form | Available shapes | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.5-3.0 | Powder | Disc / cup / tube / sheet | ISO 4022 |
| 2 | 1.5-3.0 | Powder | Disc / cup / tube / sheet | ISO 4022 |
| 10 | 1.5-3.0 | Powder | Disc / cup / tube / sheet | ISO 4022 |
| 40 | 2.0-3.0 | Powder | Disc / cup / tube / sheet | ISO 4022 |
| 100 | 2.0-3.0 | Powder | Disc / cup / tube / sheet | ISO 4022 |
Where Inconel 600 Sintered Metal Powder Filters Is Used
- Pneumatics: silencers and inlet filters.
- Process gas & semiconductor: point-of-use gas filters.
- Chemical & pharmaceutical: catalyst recovery and solvent filters.
- Instrumentation: sensor and sampling filters.
Ordering Sintered Metal Powder Filters in Inconel 600
- Powder & alloy: SS316L for corrosion; bronze for low-cost pneumatics; nickel alloys for aggressive media.
- Pore size: 0.5–100 µm; specify liquid or gas rating.
- Shape: Tubes, cups, discs or plates with welded or threaded fittings.
Mistakes to Avoid with Sintered Metal Powder Filters
- Choosing too fine a grade for the allowable pressure drop.
- Threading porous parts directly, which cracks them.
