Valve Material Reference
ASTM B443 / UNS N06625 (Inconel 625) Valve
Inconel 625 / Alloy 625Inconel 625 (UNS N06625) is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy with outstanding corrosion resistance across a wide range of aggressive environments - seawater, oxidising and reducing acids, chloride solutions, and high-temperature oxidising gases.
Form
Both
Max Temp
+980°C (+1800°F)
Min Temp
−196°C (−321°F)
Category
Nickel Alloy
What is ASTM B443 / UNS N06625 (Inconel 625)?
ASTM B443 / UNS N06625 (Inconel 625) (Inconel 625 / Alloy 625) is a nickel alloy valve material. Inconel 625 (UNS N06625) is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy with outstanding corrosion resistance across a wide range of aggressive environments - seawater, oxidising and reducing acids, chloride solutions, and high-temperature oxidising gases. Temperature range: −196°C to +980°C (−321°F to +1800°F).
- Form:
- both
- Max Temp:
- +980°C (+1800°F)
- Min Temp:
- −196°C (−321°F)
Chemical Composition - ASTM B443 / UNS N06625 (Inconel 625)
Temperature Range
−196°C to +980°C (−321°F to +1800°F)
Maximum Temperature
+980°C (+1800°F)
Minimum Temperature
−196°C (−321°F)
Vajra Industrial Solutions manufactures and supplies valves in ASTM B443 / UNS N06625 (Inconel 625) (Inconel 625 / Alloy 625) for seawater and subsea service (hp/ht wells, hpht risers), with EN 10204 3.1 material traceability on every order.
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Equivalent Grades - ASTM B443 / UNS N06625 (Inconel 625)
| Standard | Equivalent Grade |
|---|---|
| UNS | N06625 |
| ASTM | B443 (plate), B446 (bar), B564 (forged fittings) |
| EN | NiCr22Mo9Nb / 2.4856 |
Suitable Services
Seawater and subsea service (HP/HT wells, HPHT risers)
Chloride-rich process streams and acid chloride mixtures
Acid gas (CO₂ + H₂S) injection wells
Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) - wet scrubber environment
Nuclear primary coolant and waste handling systems
Aerospace and defence high-temperature systems
Not Suitable For
Concentrated hydrofluoric acid (HF) - use Monel 400
Strongly reducing mineral acids at high concentration
Valve Body Applications
Subsea chemical injection valves and manifolds
Offshore riser isolation valves
Acid gas injection valves (CO₂ + H₂S)
High-concentration acid service valves (nitric, phosphoric)
Trim Applications
Ball valve balls and seats - overlaid or solid Inconel 625
Globe valve stem and disc - Alloy 625 bar stock
Gate valve wedge hard-facing - Inconel 625 weld overlay
Typical Valve Types in ASTM B443 / UNS N06625 (Inconel 625)
Ball valves: subsea chemical injection, Class 600–2500
Globe valves: acid service, instrumentation
Gate valves: offshore HP/HT isolation service
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