ERNiCrMo-4 Welding Wire (Inconel 686 / UNS N06686 / Nickel Alloy)
High-performance corrosion-resistant filler metal for critical applications
Product Overview
ERNiCrMo-4 is a premium nickel-chromium-molybdenum-tungsten (NiCrMoW) alloy welding wire designed for the most demanding corrosion environments. Equivalent to Inconel 686 (UNS N06686), this wire delivers exceptional resistance to a wide range of corrosive media including strong oxidizers, acids (sulfuric, hydrochloric, nitric), seawater, and high-temperature gases.
Ideal for both cladding and joining, ERNiCrMo-4 is widely used in chemical processing, flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems, marine engineering, and pollution control equipment. Compatible with TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding processes, it provides crack-free, durable welds with excellent mechanical and corrosion-resistant performance.
Key Features
- Outstanding resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking
- Performs in aggressive oxidizing and reducing environments including wet chlorine, hot acids, and seawater
- High-temperature strength and structural stability up to 1000°C
- Excellent weldability and arc stability in both MIG and TIG processes
- Suitable for overlay welding on carbon or stainless steel components
- Conforms to AWS A5.14 ERNiCrMo-4 / UNS N06686
Common Names / Designations
- AWS: ERNiCrMo-4
- UNS: N06686
- Equivalent: Inconel 686, Alloy 686, NiCrMoW
- Other Names: Alloy 686 welding wire, high-performance nickel alloy filler, corrosion-resistant overlay wire
Typical Applications
- Chemical reactors and pressure vessels
- Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems
- Seawater piping, pumps, and valves
- Marine exhaust and pollution control equipment
- Dissimilar metal welding and protective cladding
- Heat exchangers in aggressive chemical media
Chemical Composition (% Typical)
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Nickel (Ni) |
Balance (min. 59%) |
| Chromium (Cr) |
19.0 - 23.0 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) |
15.0 - 17.0 |
| Tungsten (W) |
3.0 - 4.5 |
| Iron (Fe) |
≤ 5.0 |
| Cobalt (Co) |
≤ 2.5 |
| Manganese (Mn) |
≤ 1.0 |
| Carbon (C) |
≤ 0.02 |
| Silicon (Si) |
≤ 0.08 |
Mechanical Properties (As-Welded)
| Property |
Value |
| Tensile Strength |
≥ 760 MPa |
| Yield Strength |
≥ 400 MPa |
| Elongation |
≥ 30% |
| Operating Temperature |
Up to 1000°C |
| Corrosion Resistance |
Outstanding |
Available Specifications
| Item |
Detail |
| Diameter Range |
1.0 mm - 4.0 mm (Typical sizes: 1.2 mm / 2.4 mm / 3.2 mm) |
| Welding Process |
TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW) |
| Packaging |
5kg / 15kg precision spools or straight-cut rods (1m standard) |
| Surface Condition |
Bright, clean, rust-free |
| OEM Services |
Labeling, packaging, barcode, and customization available |
Related Alloys
- ERNiCrMo-3 (Inconel 625)
- ERNiCrMo-10 (C22)
- ERNiMo-3 (Alloy B2)
- ERNiFeCr-2 (Inconel 718)
- ERNiCrCoMo-1 (Inconel 617)