Standard (Raised) Expanded Metal woven or fabricated in Inconel 600 (UNS N06600 (2.4816)) keeps its dimensional specification to DIN 791 / ASTM F1267; the alloy determines corrosion behavior (excellent oxidation resistance at extreme temperature) and the service temperature limit (approx. +1000 °C (short excursions higher)). Both are covered below with the full specification table.
Why Choose Inconel 600 for Standard (Raised) Expanded Metal
The high-temperature furnace and hot-gas filtration alloy. For standard (raised) expanded metal, 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 |
Corrosion Behavior in Filtration Service
Nickel-family alloys are specified for standard (raised) expanded metal when stainless is not enough: Monel 400 for seawater and hydrofluoric acid, Inconel 600 for oxidation at extreme temperature, Hastelloy C-276 for hot chlorides and mixed acids, titanium for chlorides with weight savings. Match the alloy to the specific chemistry — they are not interchangeable.
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.
Specifications of Standard (Raised) Expanded Metal Available in Inconel 600
| Mesh designation (SWD x LWD) | SWD (mm) | LWD (mm) | Strand width (mm) | Strand thickness (mm) | Open area (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6x12 | 6 | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 62 |
| 10x20 | 10 | 20 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 66 |
| 12.5x25 | 12.5 | 25 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 60 |
| 16x34 | 16 | 34 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 70 |
| 22x50 | 22 | 50 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 67 |
| 30x60 | 30 | 60 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 72 |
| 50x100 | 50 | 100 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 75 |