Inconel 600 sintered metal powder filters combines the construction of sintered metal powder filters (ISO 4022) with the properties of UNS N06600 (2.4816): excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature, essentially non-magnetic, service to approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher). This page summarizes the grade data, its behavior in filtration service, comparable alloys, and the specifications supplied.
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 |
