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Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Tubes

High-performance nickel alloy tubes for heat exchangers operating under corrosive, high-temperature and demanding process conditions.

Available in Alloy 400, 600, 625, 800 / 800H, 825, C22 and C276, with straight, U-bend and customized long-length configurations according to project requirements.

Nickel Alloy Range

400 · 600 · 625 · 800 · 825 · C22 · C276

Custom Requirements

OD · WT · Length · Average / Minimum WT

U-Bend Capability

Custom Straight-Leg Length & Bend Radius

Inspection Support

PMI · ET · UT · Hydro · TPI

Nickel Alloy Tubes for Demanding Heat Exchanger Service

Nickel alloys are selected for heat exchanger applications where operating conditions require greater corrosion resistance, temperature capability or material performance than conventional stainless steels can provide.

The nickel-alloy family covers materials designed for very different service conditions—from nickel-copper Alloy 400 and heat-resistant Alloy 600/800 families to highly corrosion-resistant Alloy 625, 825, C22 and C276. Material selection should therefore follow the actual process chemistry, temperature, pressure and project specification rather than treating “nickel alloy” as one interchangeable material group.

DLSS supports nickel alloy heat exchanger tube projects from material and standard review through tube supply, U-bending, heat treatment, inspection, documentation and delivery.

Corrosion-Resistant Alloys

Material options for aggressive process environments.

Temperature Capability

Alloys available for demanding thermal service.

Custom Tube Forms

Straight, U-bend and project-specific long lengths.

Material Verification

PMI, NDE and traceability support.

Nickel Alloy Grades We Supply

Select the alloy according to process chemistry, corrosion mechanism, temperature and project specification.

Alloy 400 / UNS N04400

Nickel-copper alloy for selected heat exchanger and seawater-related applications requiring good corrosion performance.

ASTM B165-26 currently covers UNS N04400 cold-worked seamless pipe and tube; Special Metals also identifies Alloy 400 as a long-established material for seawater-related engineering service.

Typical Applications

Process Equipment · Seawater-Related Service · Industrial Heat Transfer

Alloy 600 / UNS N06600

Nickel-chromium-iron alloy used where corrosion resistance and elevated-temperature performance are important.

ASTM B167-23 includes UNS N06600 seamless pipe and tube intended for general corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant applications.

Typical Applications

High-Temperature Equipment · Process Heat Exchangers · Industrial Thermal Systems

 

Alloy 625 / UNS N06625

High-strength nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy for highly demanding corrosion environments.

Special Metals describes Alloy 625 as resistant to severely corrosive environments and particularly resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion; ASTM B444-23 is the active seamless pipe/tube specification covering N06625.

Typical Applications

Chemical Processing · Oil & Gas · Offshore Process Equipment · Severe Corrosion Service

Alloy 800 / 800H

Nickel-iron-chromium alloys for elevated-temperature process equipment.

ASTM B407-22 covers N08800, N08810 and related nickel-iron-chromium seamless pipe/tube grades; the standard notes N08810 and N08811 are normally used above 1100°F / 593°C where creep and rupture resistance is required.

Typical Applications

High-Temperature Heat Exchangers · Process Heaters · Thermal Equipment

Alloy 825 / UNS N08825

Nickel-iron-chromium-molybdenum-copper alloy for corrosive process service.

ASTM B423-22 covers N08825 seamless pipe and tube intended for general corrosive service and specifies hydrostatic and nondestructive electric testing requirements.

Typical Applications

Chemical Processing · Acid Service · Refinery Equipment · Process Heat Exchangers

Nickel 200 and Nickel 201 Seamless Tubes: Properties, Applications, and Selection Guide

Alloy C22 / UNS N06022

Highly alloyed nickel-chromium-molybdenum material for demanding corrosion environments.

UNS N06022 is included in the current ASTM B622-23 seamless nickel-alloy pipe/tube specification.

Typical Applications

Chemical Processing · Aggressive Process Media · Special Heat Exchangers

Nickel 200 and Nickel 201 Seamless Tubes: Properties, Applications, and Selection Guide

Alloy C276 / UNS N10276

Nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy widely used in severe chemical process environments.

Haynes identifies C276 as having strong resistance to chloride stress-corrosion cracking, pitting and crevice attack, and lists heat exchangers among its typical chemical-process applications. N10276 is also included in ASTM B622-23.

Typical Applications

Chemical Processing · Acid Service · Pollution Control · Severe Corrosion Heat Exchangers

 

Available Nickel Alloy Tube Forms

Nickel 200 and Nickel 201 Seamless Tubes: Properties, Applications, and Selection Guide

Straight Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Tubes

Straight seamless or welded tubes, where permitted by the applicable specification, for heat exchanger and condenser applications.

Quality Inspection Methods for Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger Tubes

Nickel Alloy U-Bend Tubes

Precision U-bend tubes manufactured according to customer drawing and project-specific dimensional requirements.

OD · WT · Straight-Leg Length · Bend Radius · Wall Thinning · Ovality

 

A Guide to Bright Annealed Stainless Steel Tubes – Benefits, Production, Applications

Long Length Nickel Alloy Tubes

Customized long-length tubes for heat exchanger bundles requiring specific project lengths.

Available length depends on alloy, OD, wall thickness, manufacturing route and transportation requirements.

Nickel Alloy Finned Tubes

Enhanced-surface nickel alloy tube requirements can be reviewed according to base material, fin geometry, manufacturing route and inspection specification.

Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube Specifications

SpecificationAvailable Options
Grades400 / 600 / 625 / 800 / 800H / 825 / C22 / C276
ConstructionSeamless / Welded
Outside DiameterStandard & Customized
Wall ThicknessAverage WT / Minimum WT
LengthFixed / Random / Customized Long Length
Tube FormStraight / U-Bend / Finned
SurfaceAnnealed / Descaled / Project Requirement
Heat TreatmentAccording to alloy and applicable specification
InspectionPMI / ET / UT / Hydro / Dimensional / TPI
DocumentationMTC / EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 / Inspection Reports

Common Nickel Alloy Tube Standards

ASTM B163

Seamless Nickel and Nickel Alloy Condenser and Heat-Exchanger Tubes

ASTM B165

Alloy 400 / UNS N04400Current B165-26 covers cold-worked nickel-copper N04400 seamless pipe and tube.

ASTM B167

Alloy 600 / UNS N06600B167-23 covers N06600 and other nickel-chromium-iron seamless pipe/tube grades.

ASTM B407

Alloy 800 / 800HB407-22 covers N08800, N08810 and related nickel-iron-chromium seamless pipe/tube materials.

ASTM B423

Alloy 825 / N08825B423-22 covers N08825 seamless pipe and tube.

ASTM B444

Alloy 625 / N06625B444-23 is the active specification for N06625 nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium pipe and tube.

ASTM B622

C22 / N06022 · C276 / N10276B622-23 currently includes N06022 and N10276 among the nickel and nickel-cobalt alloys covered for seamless pipe and tube.

Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube Applications

High-Temperature Process Equipment

Alloy 600 and 800-family materials for suitable elevated-temperature applications.

Refineries

Nickel alloy materials for selected corrosive and high-temperature heat-transfer service.

Oil, Gas & Petrochemical

Special-alloy tubes for demanding process and refinery heat exchangers.

Chemical Processing

Nickel-alloy tube options for heat exchangers handling aggressive process media.

Severe Corrosion Service

Alloy 625, C22 and C276 options for selected applications requiring higher localized-corrosion resistance; actual selection should follow process chemistry and corrosion assessment.

Testing, Inspection & Documentation

ET

Eddy Current Testing

UT

Ultrasonic Testing

PMI

Positive Material Identification

Hydro

Hydrostatic Testing

Dimensional Inspection

OD · WT · Length · Straightness

Documentation

Reports & Certificates EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2

Project Documentation Support

Complete documentation for seamless approvals and traceability.

Why DLSS for Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Tubes?

Wide Nickel Alloy Range

Support for multiple nickel-copper, nickel-chromium and nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy requirements.

Alloy-Specific Standard Review

The applicable tube standard is reviewed according to the actual alloy and project specification.

U-Bending & Custom Requirements

Special OD, WT, long-length and U-bend requirements can be evaluated project by project.

Material Verification & Traceability

PMI, heat-number control and project-specific inspection documentation.

Complex Project Support

Technical communication, inspection coordination, packing and international delivery.

FAQ

What nickel alloy grades can DLSS supply for heat exchanger tubes?

DLSS can review requirements in Alloy 400, 600, 625, 800 / 800H, 825, C22 and C276 according to the applicable product and project specifications.

What ASTM standard is specifically intended for nickel-alloy condenser and heat-exchanger tubes?

ASTM B163 is specifically titled for seamless nickel and nickel-alloy condenser and heat-exchanger tubes.

Is one ASTM standard used for every nickel alloy?

No. Different alloys can fall under different product standards—for example B165 for N04400, B167 for N06600, B407 for Alloy 800-family materials, B423 for N08825, B444 for N06625 and B622 for N06022/N10276.

Can nickel alloy tubes be supplied as U-bend tubes?

U-bend requirements can be reviewed according to alloy, applicable standard, tube dimensions, bend radius, heat treatment and inspection requirements.

Can minimum-wall nickel alloy heat exchanger tubes be supplied?

ASTM B163 covers both average-wall and minimum-wall condenser/heat-exchanger tubes within its scope; applicability must still be checked against the selected alloy and project specification.

What inspections can be arranged?

Depending on the material specification and project requirements, inspection may include PMI, dimensional inspection, ET, UT, hydrostatic testing and third-party inspection.

Nickel Alloy Heat Exchanger Tube Technical Resources

Alloy 625 Material Guide

Alloy 825 Material Guide

C276 Material Guide

ASTM B163 Tube Standard

Alloy 625 vs Alloy 825

C22 vs C276

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