Inconel 600 standard (raised) expanded metal combines the construction of standard (raised) expanded metal (DIN 791 / ASTM F1267) 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 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 |
