Inconel 601
INCONEL 601 (UNS N06601) is a nickel-chromium alloy known for its excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation and corrosion. It offers high mechanical strength and maintains stability during thermal cycling, making it ideal for high-stress, high-temperature applications.
- UNS
- N06601
- Europe
- DIN 2.4851
- China
- GH3600
- Density
- 8.11 g/cm³
- Melting range
- 1360 – 1411 °C
- Delivery
- Solution annealed; aged to your drawing where the grade is age-hardenable.
What the spec says
Chemical composition in weight per cent and the standards we routinely certify to. Governing values are those printed on the EN 10204 certificate for your heat.
| Element | % |
|---|---|
| Ni | 58.0 - 63.0 |
| Cr | 21.0 - 25.0 |
| Fe | 7.7-17.4 |
| C | ≤ 0.10 |
| Mn | ≤ 1.00 |
| Cu | ≤ 1.00 |
| Si | ≤ 0.50 |
| Al | 1.0 - 1.7 |
| S | ≤ 0.015 |
| Form | Standard |
|---|---|
| Plates | ASTM B168, AMS 5715 |
| Round Bars | ASTM B166, AMS 5870 |
| Seamless Tubes | ASTM B167, DIN 2.4851 |
| Forgings | ASTM B564 |
Behaviour that matters in service
- Oxidation Resistance — Exceptional oxidation resistance at temperatures up to 1200 °C; resistant to spalling, which is beneficial during thermal cycling.
- Corrosion Resistance — Performs well in various corrosive environments, suitable for harsh applications.
- Mechanical Strength — Retains high strength at elevated temperatures, making it ideal for demanding applications.
- Good Formability — Easy to fabricate into multiple forms, suitable for various industrial uses.
- Weldability — Weldable with standard techniques, enhancing its versatility.
Typical applications
- Thermal Processing — Used in industrial furnaces, heat-treating equipment, and radiant tubes for its heat and oxidation resistance.
- Chemical Processing — Suitable for equipment exposed to corrosive gases and high temperatures, such as reactor parts and heat exchanger components.
- Power Generation — Commonly found in gas turbine parts, including transition ducts and combustor cans, due to its high thermal stability.
- Pollution Control — Employed in exhaust gas reactors and other high-temperature components in pollution control systems.
- Aerospace — Ideal for aerospace components like afterburners and exhaust systems, requiring durability at high temperatures.
How we ship Inconel 601
Melted in our own furnaces, tested in our own laboratory, and released with a certificate that matches the stamping on the bar or plate.
Forms
Round bar from 6 mm, plate, strip, seamless tube, open-die forgings and drawn wire.
Condition
Solution annealed; aged to your drawing where the grade is age-hardenable.
Documents
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2, with chemistry, mechanical results and heat number traceability.
Inspection
SGS, BV, Intertek or your own inspector — welcomed before shipment.
Send the grade, the size, the quantity.
We will quote Inconel 601 against your specification — including lead time, inspection level and documents.