As typical of most nickel-chromium alloys, Incoloy 800 has excellent mechanical properties and their corrosion resistance properties surpass many stainless steel alloys. Incoloy 800 Tube manufacturers produce these components keeping in accordance with ASTM B163. Per this specification, the tubes are practical for use in heat exchangers as well as for condensers. The main function of a condenser in an industry is to condense a gas by conversion of its gaseous state into a liquid one. Condensation is a process that takes place through cooling. Components like a steel pipe, when exposed to very high heat, are prone to getting carburised.
However, the use of ASTM B163 UNS N08800 as a part of condensation or heat exchangers can be justified, because the alloy can withstand elevated temperature settings. At high temperature and pressure, conventional steel alloys are subject to failure. Which means regular alloys face severe loss of mechanical properties including toughness, ductility, and resistance to cracking, leading to an eventual decay by intergranular corrosion. But, that is not the case with W. Nr. 1.4876 Tubes. The high content of nickel present in the Alloy 800 Tube makes it resilient to becoming brittle due to the precipitation of sigma phase. Along with nickel, its heat resistance properties make the Incoloy 800 Seamless Tube a unique addition to industries like steam power plants or in chemical processing plants for example - distilleries, even if they are slightly more expensive than a welded type. Though the cost for an Incoloy 800 Welded Tube is relatively cheaper, the strength and pressure bearing capacity of a seamless type is much higher. The application of seamless tubes is specifically targeted to those industries that process highly corrosive or flammable compounds, as using this type of Incoloy 800 Tubing ensures safety.