The Inconel 625 Spring is a high-performance component used in applications demanding reliable mechanical function under extreme environmental duress. Manufactured from the nickel-chromium-molybdenum superalloy, UNS N06625 (Alloy 625), these springs are utilized in the form of compression, extension, torsion, and flat springs. The alloy's unique composition, strengthened by molybdenum and niobium, ensures high elastic modulus, excellent fatigue resistance, and minimal stress relaxation even at elevated temperatures, often retaining useful strength up to 815 C (1500 F). Crucially, Inconel 625 offers near-immunity to chloride ion stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and exceptional resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion in severe media like seawater and mineral acids. This makes Inconel 625 springs indispensable for critical mechanisms in marine valves, petrochemical reactors, offshore oil and gas equipment, and furnace assemblies. We manufacture springs using spring temper wire compliant with relevant material specifications like ASTM B446 and industry standards.
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 58.0 Min |
| Chromium (Cr) | 20.0 to 23.0 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 8.0 to 10.0 |
| Niobium + Tantalum (Nb + Ta) | 3.15 to 4.15 |
| Iron (Fe) | 5.0 Max |
| Carbon (C) | 0.10 Max |
| Cobalt (Co) | 1.0 Max |
| Aluminum (Al) | 0.40 Max |
| Titanium (Ti) | 0.40 Max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.50 Max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.50 Max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.015 Max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.015 Max |
Note: Composition according to specifications like ASTM B446 ASME SB446.
| Property | Value (Spring Temper) |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa) | 1000 to 1400 |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Proof) (MPa) | 750 to 1200 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) | 207 Typical |
| Modulus of Rigidity (GPa) | 83 Typical |
| Density (g cm⁻³) | 8.44 Typical |
| Maximum Service Temperature (°C) | 815 (1500 °F) |
Values are highly dependent on the wire diameter and the degree of cold reduction (spring temper).