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Nickel alloy · UNS N06003 · W.Nr. 2.4869 · NiCr80-20

UNS N06003 Forgings

Seamless rolled rings, forged flanges, round bars, discs, shafts, sleeves, bushings and furnace hardware, open-die forged in Alloy 80/20 to your drawing.

UNS N06003 (Alloy 80/20, W.-Nr. 2.4869, EN designation NiCr80-20) is an austenitic nickel-chromium alloy containing a minimum of 75 % nickel and 19 to 21 % chromium, with iron held below 1 %. This is the 80/20 nickel-chromium composition used for furnace and heating hardware. The chromium oxide film it grows sticks well enough to survive repeated heating and cooling, which allows continuous service in clean oxidising air to about 1200 °C (2190 °F). Electrical resistivity is roughly 1.12 Ω·mm²/m and changes little over the working range. The alloy is single phase and cannot be hardened by heat treatment.

Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. is an open-die forging factory at No.1 Chengxiqiao Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China. It forges UNS N06003 to customer drawings: rings, discs, flanges, bars, shafts, sleeves and furnace components. Parts are supplied solution annealed, ultrasonically tested and certified to EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2. For a quotation, contact sales@steelforgepieces.com or +86 189 2135 9659.

Key temperatures for UNS N06003

Temperature scale for UNS N06003 / Alloy 80/20 A scale from 20 °C to 1400 °C marking the solution anneal temperature of about 1050 °C, the finish forging temperature of about 950 °C, the forging start range of 1150 to 1180 °C, the maximum service temperature in air of 1200 °C and the melting temperature of about 1400 °C. 20 °C 950 °C 1050 °C 1150–1180 °C 1200 °C 1400 °C room temperature finish forging, min solution anneal forging start max service in clean air melting Cold Molten

UNS N06003 at a glance

Grade
Alloy 80/20, also written NiCr 80 20, Ni80Cr20 or Nichrome 80/20
UNS number
N06003
Werkstoff / EN
2.4869 / NiCr80-20
Alloy family
Nickel-chromium, austenitic, solid solution, non-hardenable
Nominal chemistry
80 % Ni, 20 % Cr (Ni ≥ 75 %, Cr 19.0–21.0 %, Fe ≤ 1.0 %)
Delivery condition
Solution annealed at approx. 1050 °C, rapidly cooled, descaled
Max service temperature
1200 °C (2190 °F) in clean oxidising air
Density
8.30 g/cm³ (0.300 lb/in³)
Melting temperature
approx. 1400 °C (2550 °F)
Electrical resistivity
1.12 Ω·mm²/m at 20 °C, the highest of the common Ni-Cr furnace grades
Magnetic response
Essentially non-magnetic in the annealed condition
Governing documents
W.-Nr. 2.4869, DIN 17470, DIN 17471, DIN 17742, ASTM B344 (wire and ribbon)
Certification
EN 10204 3.1 as standard; 3.2 with third-party witness
Forged by
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd., Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China

What UNS N06003 is, and when to specify it

UNS N06003 is the UNS designation for the 80/20 nickel-chromium alloy that furnace builders have used for more than a century. Nobody buys it for room-temperature strength. It gets specified because the oxide film survives repeated heating and cooling, and because the electrical resistance barely drifts as the part heats up.

The alloy is nickel with about a fifth of chromium dissolved in it and almost no iron. In service the chromium forms a thin Cr₂O₃ scale that adheres unusually well, so the film does not spall when the part is switched on and off or cycled through a wide temperature swing. That adhesion is the reason 80/20 outlasts iron-chromium-aluminium alloys in cyclic duty even though FeCrAl grades tolerate a higher peak temperature. Because the alloy carries no significant iron, it also avoids the iron-oxide growth that shortens the life of the cheaper 60/15 and 37/18 nickel-chromium grades.

Specify UNS N06003 when the part lives inside a furnace, an enamelling oven, a heat-treatment retort or a heating assembly, and the atmosphere is air, nitrogen, ammonia or another clean oxidising or neutral gas. Specify something else when the part is pressure retaining, when sulfur is present, or when the design is governed by creep-rupture allowables. Alloy 80/20 has no ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code stress table, so it is not the grade for a coded pressure part. Incoloy 800H, Inconel 600 and Inconel 617 normally are.

UNS N06003 is a solid-solution alloy. It has no age-hardening reaction, so there is no solution-and-age cycle to specify and no way to raise its strength by heat treatment. Room-temperature strength comes from the annealed structure and, in wire and strip, from cold work. In forgings, the property that matters is a uniform recrystallised grain after annealing.

Forging behaviour

Alloy 80/20 forges well but has a narrower hot-working window than a stainless steel. Heating is done to 1150–1180 °C in a clean, low-sulfur furnace atmosphere; forging is finished above about 950 °C, because working the alloy cold enough to leave heavy residual strain and then annealing at the wrong temperature produces a coarse, uneven grain. Reheats are used freely rather than pushing a heat too far. Sulfur contamination from fuel, from lubricant or from marking materials attacks nickel alloys at forging heat, so N06003 stock is kept away from sulfur-bearing residues throughout the shop.

Chemical composition of UNS N06003

The limits below are the W.-Nr. 2.4869 / NiCr80-20 window we forge to, in weight percent. Every heat is supplied with a ladle analysis on the mill certificate; product analysis on the finished forging can be added on request.

Table 1. UNS N06003 / Alloy 80/20 chemical composition limits, weight %
ElementMinimum %Maximum %Role in the alloy
Nickel (Ni)75.0balanceBase element. Gives the austenitic structure, the high resistivity and the resistance to nitriding
Chromium (Cr)19.021.0Forms the adherent Cr₂O₃ scale that carries the oxidation resistance to 1200 °C
Silicon (Si)0.751.75Deoxidiser. Raises resistivity and thickens the protective oxide
Manganese (Mn)1.00Deoxidiser; combines with residual sulfur
Iron (Fe)1.00Held low. Iron in the scale reduces oxide adhesion and shortens cyclic life
Cobalt (Co)1.50Residual limit, from nickel raw material
Copper (Cu)0.50Residual limit
Aluminium (Al)0.30Residual limit; small additions assist oxide formation
Carbon (C)0.15Kept low; excess carbon forms chromium carbide and depletes the oxide-forming chromium
Phosphorus (P)0.020Residual limit for hot workability
Sulfur (S)0.015Critical. Sulfur embrittles nickel alloys at temperature; we normally achieve ≤ 0.010 %

Table compiled by Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. from the published W.-Nr. 2.4869 / NiCr80-20 specification. Some editions of DIN 17742 permit silicon to 2.00 %; state your required window on the enquiry and it will be confirmed on the order. Customer-specific restrictions are accepted.

Mechanical properties of UNS N06003 forgings

Certified minimums, solution annealed, 20 °C

These are the room-temperature values we certify for solution-annealed Alloy 80/20 forgings. They are minimums, not typical results.

Table 2. Room-temperature mechanical minimums, UNS N06003 forgings, solution annealed
PropertyMetricImperial
Tensile strength Rm, min650 MPa94 ksi
Yield strength Rp0.2, min280 MPa41 ksi
Elongation A5, min30 %30 %
Modulus of elasticity200 GPa29 × 10⁶ psi

Typical as-delivered values

Solution-annealed forgings normally test above the specified minimums. The ranges below are representative of our production and move with section size and cooling rate; heavy sections sit at the lower end.

Table 3. Typical room-temperature properties, solution-annealed UNS N06003 forgings
PropertyTypical range
Tensile strength650–800 MPa (94–116 ksi)
Yield strength 0.2 %280–400 MPa (41–58 ksi)
Elongation30–45 %
Hardnesstypically below 200 HB in the annealed condition

Typical values are for design screening only. The mill test certificate supplied with each forging governs acceptance. For sustained load at temperature, ask for creep or stress-rupture data for the specific section. Room-temperature strength is not the governing property in furnace service.

Physical and electrical properties

Electrical resistivity is what separates Alloy 80/20 from the other grades on this site. It sits at 1.12 Ω·mm²/m and hardly moves as the alloy heats, so a given section behaves much the same from cold start to full furnace temperature.

Table 4. Nominal physical properties of UNS N06003 at room temperature unless stated
PropertyMetricImperial
Density8.30 g/cm³0.300 lb/in³
Melting temperatureapprox. 1400 °Capprox. 2550 °F
Maximum service temperature, clean air1200 °C2190 °F
Modulus of elasticity200 GPa29 × 10⁶ psi
Specific heat capacity420 J/kg·K0.10 Btu/lb·°F
Thermal conductivity, 20 °C15 W/m·K104 Btu·in/ft²·h·°F
Mean coefficient of expansion, 20–100 °C12.5 µm/m·K6.9 × 10⁻⁶ in/in·°F
Electrical resistivity, 20 °C1.12 Ω·mm²/m (1.12 µΩ·m)674 Ω·circ mil/ft
Magnetic responseEssentially non-magnetic, annealed
Hardenable by heat treatmentNo. Solid-solution alloy with no ageing reaction

Nominal values compiled from published W.-Nr. 2.4869 datasheet data. Individual mill datasheets differ slightly: resistivity is quoted between 1.09 and 1.12 Ω·mm²/m and density between 8.30 and 8.31 g/cm³ depending on source.

Where UNS N06003 works, and where it fails

When this alloy disappoints in service, the cause is usually atmosphere rather than temperature or stress. The chromium oxide film does its job in oxidising and neutral gas. Once sulfur is present it does not, because nickel and nickel sulfide form a low-melting eutectic that runs along the grain boundaries. The table below is the short version.

Table 5. Atmosphere suitability for UNS N06003 / Alloy 80/20
AtmosphereSuitabilityComment
Clean air, oxygen-bearing gasExcellentDesign case for the alloy. Continuous service to 1200 °C
Nitrogen, ammonia, cracked ammoniaExcellentHigh nickel content gives good resistance to nitriding
Vacuum, argon, inert gasGoodNo protective oxide forms; check the design does not rely on the scale
Carburising gasGoodResistance to carburising is high; carbon pick-up is slow
Steam, water vapourAcceptableOxide growth accelerates; derate the maximum temperature
Oxidising gas containing sulfurLimitedUsable only well below the normal ceiling. Specify with care
Reducing gas containing sulfurNot suitableRapid intergranular sulfidation. Use a low-nickel or cobalt-base grade
Molten salt, molten metalNot suitableAttacks the oxide film. Salt-bath hardware needs a different specification
Coded pressure serviceNot applicableNo ASME BPVC allowable stress table exists for N06003

If your duty falls in a red row, tell us the atmosphere and temperature on the enquiry. We forge the full nickel-alloy range, and for sulfur-bearing or coded service the answer is usually Incoloy 800H, Haynes 188 or Haynes 230 rather than 80/20.

UNS N06003 compared with the alternatives

Enquiries for 80/20 often arrive when the real requirement is a different grade. These are the four alloys most often confused with it.

Table 6. UNS N06003 against the grades most often specified in its place
CriterionUNS N06003
Alloy 80/20
Inconel 600
N06600
Inconel 601
N06601
Alloy 800H
N08810
Nominal Ni80 %72 %60 %32 %
Nominal Cr20 %16 %23 %21 %
Iron≤ 1 %6–10 %balancebalance, ≥ 39.5 %
Electrical resistivity1.12 Ω·mm²/m1.03 Ω·mm²/m1.19 Ω·mm²/m0.99 Ω·mm²/m
ASME pressure codenoyesyesyes, to 816 °C
Cyclic oxidation lifeexcellentgoodexcellentgood
Creep-rupture strengthlowmoderatemoderatehigh
Relative cost per kghigh (nickel content)highmoderatelower
Choose it whenFurnace and heating hardware in clean air, resistance elements, cyclic dutyCorrosion plus strength, chloride and caustic serviceHighest oxidation resistance at lower nickel costSustained load above 593 °C, coded pressure parts

In short: use UNS N06003 for non-pressure furnace hardware and resistance duty in clean air. Use Inconel 601 where the same oxidation resistance is wanted more cheaply and iron in the alloy is acceptable. Once the part carries load at red heat, or has to appear in a pressure-code calculation, use Alloy 800H.

Equivalent designations and trade names

Table 7. International designations for UNS N06003 / Alloy 80/20
SystemDesignation
UNS (USA)N06003, also written NO6003 or UNS N6003
Werkstoff Nr. (Germany)2.4869
EN / DIN nameNiCr80-20, NiCr 80 20
China (GB/T)Cr20Ni80, NiCr80/20
Russia (GOST)Х20Н80 (Kh20N80, X20H80)
Common generic namesAlloy 80/20, Ni80Cr20, Nichrome 80, Nichrome V, NiCrA, N8
Producer trade namesNikrothal® 80, Chromel® A, Tophet® A, Resistohm® 80, Cronix® 80, Stablohm® 650, Alloy 650, HAI-NiCr 80, MWS-650

Trade names are the property of their respective owners and are listed here only to identify equivalent material specifications. Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any of those companies; material we produce is correctly described as UNS N06003 / W.-Nr. 2.4869 / NiCr80-20. Where a design registration is involved, order to the UNS number and confirm equivalence against the mill certificate.

Standards that cover UNS N06003

There is no dedicated ASTM or ASME forging specification for UNS N06003. That is worth knowing before you write the purchase order, because it changes how the item has to be specified. The published standards cover the alloy as heating conductor material in wire, ribbon, strip and bar form. Forgings are therefore ordered to the chemistry of W.-Nr. 2.4869, to a stated delivery condition, and to mechanical and NDT requirements agreed at the time of order.

Table 8. Documents applying to UNS N06003 by product form
DocumentScopeApplies to forgings?
W.-Nr. 2.4869Material number and composition window for NiCr80-20Yes, chemistry basis
DIN 17742Wrought nickel alloys with chromiumYes, chemistry and general requirements
DIN 17470Heating conductor alloys, properties and dimensionsReference only
DIN 17471Resistance alloys for electrical purposesReference only
ASTM B344Drawn or rolled nickel-chromium alloys for electrical heating elementsWire and ribbon only
EN 10204Types of inspection documentYes, 3.1 standard and 3.2 on request
EN 10228-3 / SEP 1921 / ASTM A388Ultrasonic examination of forgingsYes, NDT acceptance class
ASTM E112Determination of average grain sizeYes, when specified

Recommended wording for an enquiry or purchase order: "Open-die forged component to drawing XXX, material UNS N06003 / W.-Nr. 2.4869, solution annealed, chemistry per DIN 17742, UT to EN 10228-3 class 3, certificate EN 10204 3.1." That gives an unambiguous, auditable specification without citing a standard that does not exist for the product form.

UNS N06003 forgings we produce

Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. is an open-die forging factory. Every item below is forged to the customer's drawing or dimensional sketch. There is no fixed catalogue, no tooling charge for open-die work and no minimum order quantity by piece, so one-off and prototype parts are economic.

Seamless rolled ringsRing-rolled, no weld seam. Rectangular or profiled section, for furnace shells, muffle ends and retort flanges.
Forged flangesWeld neck, slip-on, blind, long weld neck and drawing-specific flanges for hot-gas ducting.
Round bars & billetsForged and peeled or rough turned, cut to length, for machined element holders and terminals.
Discs and blanksUpset forged discs for covers, blind ends, hearth plates and tube-sheet blanks.
Shafts and spindlesStraight, stepped and eccentric shafts, roller shafts and furnace conveyor spindles.
Sleeves and bushingsHollow forged, trepanned or bored, thin or heavy wall, for radiant tube and burner hardware.
Tube sheetsForged and drilled tube sheets for high-temperature exchangers and recuperators.
Hollow bars & forged pipeTrepanned or expanded hollows for heavy-wall pipe sections and thermocouple pockets.
Furnace hardwareElement supports, hanger blocks, hearth rails, grid and fixture components, basket end forgings.
Custom shapesNozzles, headers, blocks, gear blanks and valve components forged to print.

Size and weight capability in this grade

Table 9. UNS N06003 open-die forging capability
Product formDimensional rangeUnit weight
Seamless rolled ringsOD 150–2,500 mm, height to 800 mm10–5,000 kg
Round barsØ 60–600 mm, length to 6,000 mm10–4,000 kg
Discs, tube sheetsØ 150–1,800 mm, thickness to 500 mm15–6,000 kg
Shafts, sleeves, blocksto 6,000 mm longto 6,000 kg

Capability shown is for UNS N06003 specifically; our overall plant envelope is larger. Equipment: 1 t, 3 t, 5 t and 9 t open-die forging hammers, hydraulic presses to 5,000 t, and 3 m and 6 m seamless ring-rolling mills. Machining allowance is normally 6–20 mm per surface depending on section size unless your drawing states otherwise. Finish-machined parts to print are also supplied.

How we make UNS N06003 forgings

  1. Melting. Alloy 80/20 stock is melted by EAF plus AOD or VOD refining. ESR remelting is available where the specification or service calls for improved cleanliness and reduced segregation; VIM + ESR + VAR is offered for the most demanding work.
  2. Chemistry verification. Heat chemistry is checked by spectrometer against the W.-Nr. 2.4869 window, with particular attention to sulfur and iron, before any material is heated.
  3. Open-die forging. Billets are heated to 1150–1180 °C in a low-sulfur atmosphere and forged on hydraulic presses and hammers with a controlled reduction ratio, closing porosity and developing a wrought grain flow that follows the part contour. Finish forging temperature is held above about 950 °C, with reheats as needed. Rings are ring-rolled seamless.
  4. Solution annealing. Held at approximately 1050 °C and rapidly cooled to give a uniform recrystallised grain. Alloy 80/20 is not age hardened, so no ageing step follows.
  5. Rough or finish machining. Turned, bored, drilled and faced to your drawing, with agreed machining allowance or to final dimensions.
  6. Non-destructive testing. Ultrasonic examination to EN 10228-3, SEP 1921, ASTM A388 or your nominated class; liquid penetrant and dimensional inspection as required.
  7. Certification and despatch. EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate as standard; 3.2 with third-party witness (TÜV, BV, LR, SGS, DNV) on request. Marked, preserved and packed for sea or air freight.

Where UNS N06003 forgings are used

Table 10. Typical applications for forged UNS N06003 by industry
IndustryComponents forged in UNS N06003
Industrial electric furnacesElement support rings and blocks, hearth rails, muffle and retort end rings, terminal and bushing forgings, door frame components
Enamelling and ceramic kilnsFurnace shell rings, hanger forgings, conveyor spindles and roller ends operating through repeated heat-up cycles
Heat treatment plantFixture and basket end forgings, grid supports, charge-carrier hardware, radiant tube end sleeves, thermocouple pockets
Electrical heating equipmentForged terminals, connector blocks, high-temperature resistor and braking-resistor hardware, cartridge and tubular element end fittings
Glass and mineral processingHot-zone rings, bushings and support forgings in oxidising atmospheres
Environmental and process plantHot-gas ducting flanges, non-pressure nozzle bodies and support hardware in clean oxidising service
Laboratory and analyticalFurnace tube fittings, sample holders and hot-zone components where the atmosphere is air, nitrogen or ammonia

All of these duties involve temperature cycling in an oxidising or neutral atmosphere at modest mechanical load. In that situation the adherent oxide of Alloy 80/20 earns its cost, and cheaper grades tend to fail by spalling rather than by melting or creeping.

Testing, inspection and certification

  • Chemical analysis. Spectrometric heat analysis; product analysis on the finished forging on request.
  • Mechanical testing. Room-temperature tensile and elongation as standard; elevated-temperature tensile, stress-rupture and impact testing to your specification.
  • Grain size. Determined per ASTM E112 when specified.
  • Ultrasonic testing. EN 10228-3, SEP 1921 class C/D/E, ASTM A388 or a customer class.
  • Surface NDT. Liquid penetrant examination per ASTM E165 / ASME V Article 6. Magnetic particle inspection does not apply, since the alloy is non-magnetic.
  • Oxidation and cyclic testing. Agreed on a project basis where service life must be demonstrated.
  • Certification. EN 10204 3.1 as standard; EN 10204 3.2 witnessed by TÜV, BV, LR, SGS or DNV on request. Full heat traceability and hard stamping.

In-house laboratory equipment includes a universal testing machine, impact testing machine, hardness testers, a metallographic microscope, spectrometer and ultrasonic and penetrant flaw detection.

Eight free UNS N06003 engineering tools

These calculators run entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded and nothing is stored. They use the nominal Alloy 80/20 constants from the tables above: density 8.30 g/cm³, resistivity 1.12 Ω·mm²/m, mean expansion 12.5 µm/m·K.

01 Forging weight calculator

Estimates the finished mass of an Alloy 80/20 forging. Add your machining allowance to the dimensions before calculating if you want the rough forging weight.

02 Electrical resistance calculator

Resistance of an Alloy 80/20 section at 20 °C, from R = ρ·L/A with ρ = 1.12 Ω·mm²/m. Because the resistivity of 80/20 is nearly flat with temperature, the cold value is a good first estimate at operating temperature.

03 Thermal expansion / hot dimension

Growth of a dimension on heating, ΔL = L₀ · α · ΔT. The mean coefficient α rises with temperature; 12.5 µm/m·K applies to 20–100 °C. For a hot-zone calculation, enter the mean coefficient for your range if your datasheet gives one.

04 Designation lookup

Type a grade name, UNS number, Werkstoff number or trade name and check whether it is the same alloy as UNS N06003.

05 Atmosphere & temperature check

Checks a proposed duty against the practical limits of Alloy 80/20 and names an alternative grade when the answer is no.

06 Grade selector

A shortlist from the nickel alloys we forge, ranked for your priority. Every result links to its own datasheet page.

07 Ring & forging capability check

Checks a proposed ring or forging against our current UNS N06003 envelope before you send the drawing.

08 RFQ writer

Builds a complete enquiry in the format our estimating team needs, then opens it in your email client addressed to sales@steelforgepieces.com.

Results from these tools are estimates for planning. Confirm every dimension, mass and electrical figure against your own calculation and against the mill test certificate before release to manufacture.

Frequently asked questions about UNS N06003

What is UNS N06003?

UNS N06003 is the Unified Numbering System designation for the 80/20 nickel-chromium alloy, also known as Alloy 80/20, W.-Nr. 2.4869 and NiCr80-20. It contains at least 75 % nickel and 19–21 % chromium with almost no iron. It is austenitic, non-hardenable, and used for furnace and heating components in clean oxidising atmospheres up to about 1200 °C (2190 °F).

Is UNS N06003 the same as Nichrome 80/20?

Yes. Nichrome 80, Nichrome V, Chromel A, Nikrothal 80, Tophet A, Resistohm 80, Cronix 80, Cr20Ni80 and X20H80 all describe the same alloy specification as UNS N06003 and W.-Nr. 2.4869. Those names belong to individual producers. When ordering from any supplier, specify UNS N06003 or 2.4869 so the requirement is unambiguous and can be verified against the certificate.

Can UNS N06003 be forged into rings and discs?

Yes. Alloy 80/20 is readily open-die forged and ring rolled. Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. heats billets to 1150–1180 °C, forges above about 950 °C with reheats as required, and solution anneals at approximately 1050 °C. The alloy is more common as wire and strip, so forged rings, discs, bars and sleeves in this grade are normally made to order rather than held in stock.

What is the maximum service temperature of UNS N06003?

About 1200 °C (2190 °F) for continuous service in clean oxidising air. That figure assumes low mechanical load and an atmosphere free of sulfur. In steam, in sulfur-bearing gas or under sustained load, the practical ceiling is considerably lower. Melting begins at approximately 1400 °C, so there is only about 200 °C between the working ceiling and incipient melting.

Can UNS N06003 be hardened by heat treatment?

No. Alloy 80/20 is a single-phase solid-solution alloy with no precipitation-hardening reaction, so no solution-and-age cycle exists for it. Strength in wire and strip comes from cold work, which is lost on annealing or in service at temperature. Forgings are supplied solution annealed. If your design needs a heat-treatable nickel alloy, look at Nimonic 80A or Inconel X-750.

Which atmospheres damage UNS N06003?

Sulfur is the main hazard. In reducing gas containing sulfur, nickel and nickel sulfide form a low-melting phase that attacks grain boundaries and can destroy a component quickly, so the alloy should not be used there. Molten salts and molten metals also break down the oxide film. Air, nitrogen, ammonia, carburising gas and inert atmospheres are all suitable.

What is the difference between UNS N06003 and Inconel 600?

Inconel 600 (UNS N06600) contains about 72 % nickel, 16 % chromium and 6–10 % iron, and is a corrosion-resistant structural alloy with ASME pressure-code allowable stresses. UNS N06003 contains about 80 % nickel, 20 % chromium and almost no iron, has higher electrical resistivity and better cyclic-oxidation life, but no pressure-code coverage. Choose 600 for pressure-retaining or corrosion duty and N06003 for furnace and heating hardware.

Which standards cover UNS N06003 forgings?

There is no dedicated ASTM or ASME forging specification for this grade. Chemistry is defined by W.-Nr. 2.4869 and DIN 17742; ASTM B344, DIN 17470 and DIN 17471 cover the alloy as heating conductor wire, ribbon and strip. Forgings are therefore ordered to 2.4869 chemistry plus an agreed delivery condition, mechanical requirement and ultrasonic acceptance class, certified to EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2.

Do you supply a material certificate?

Every UNS N06003 forging ships with an EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificate as standard, showing heat number, chemical analysis, mechanical results, heat treatment record and NDT results. EN 10204 3.2 certification witnessed by a third party such as TÜV, BV, LR, SGS or DNV is available on request when the order is placed.

What is the lead time and the minimum order quantity?

Open-die forging needs no dies, so there is no tooling charge and no piece minimum, so single prototype parts are economic. Lead time depends on raw material availability. Where suitable 80/20 stock is on hand, simple rings and discs typically run 25–40 days. A new melt, ESR remelting, heavy machining or third-party witnessed inspection extends that. Send the drawing and a firm date is confirmed with the quotation.

Who supplies open-die forged UNS N06003 parts in China?

Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. is an open-die forging factory located at No.1 Chengxiqiao Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China. Operating since 2008 and certified to ISO 9001:2015, it forges UNS N06003 and the wider nickel alloy, stainless steel, tool steel, alloy steel and carbon steel range into rings, flanges, bars, discs, shafts, sleeves and tube sheets, and exports worldwide. Enquiries: sales@steelforgepieces.com or +86 189 2135 9659.

Request a quotation for UNS N06003 forgings

Send a drawing, a sketch, or just the dimensions and quantity. We quote open-die forgings in Alloy 80/20 with no tooling charge and no piece minimum. Useful details if you have them: grade and standard (UNS N06003 / W.-Nr. 2.4869), product form, dimensions with machining allowance, quantity, delivery condition, atmosphere and service temperature, NDT class, certificate type and required delivery date.

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Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. (2026). UNS N06003 (Alloy 80/20) forgings: chemistry, properties and forging data. Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China. Retrieved from https://www.steelforgepieces.com/Nickel-Alloy/UNS-N06003.html

Technical data on this page is compiled from the published W.-Nr. 2.4869 / NiCr80-20 specification and from our own production records, and is offered for guidance only. The mill test certificate supplied with each forging governs acceptance. Page reviewed and last updated 29 August 2026.