Inconel 601
Nickel-chromium alloy with aluminium addition for outstanding high-temperature oxidation resistance.
Material overview
Inconel 601 is recorded in the Nickel-Based Alloys catalog. Nickel-chromium alloy with aluminium addition for outstanding high-temperature oxidation resistance. Its recorded characteristics include Superior oxidation and carburization resistance, good high-temperature strength, and resists cyclic heating. Typical applications include Heat-treatment baskets and fixtures, radiant tubes, gas-turbine components, waste incinerators, and catalyst supports. The dataset currently includes 12 property records covering chemical composition, mechanical properties, and physical properties. Related standards include B166 and GB/T 15007; product form data covers Bar / Rod and Plate. The final chemistry, condition, dimensions, test requirements, and documentation package must be confirmed before order acceptance.
Key characteristics
- Superior oxidation and carburization resistance
- good high-temperature strength
- resists cyclic heating
Typical applications
- Heat-treatment baskets and fixtures
- radiant tubes
- gas-turbine components
- waste incinerators
- catalyst supports
Grade names and equivalents
Technical properties
Typical values are for reference only. Final chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment, dimensions, inspection, and documentation are confirmed against the applicable specification and MTC/COA before order acceptance.
Chemical composition
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni | 58.0-63.0 | wt% | Typical value |
| Cr | 21.0-25.0 | wt% | Typical value |
| Fe | balance | wt% | Typical value |
| Al | 1.0-1.7 | wt% | Typical value |
| C | 0.10 max | wt% | Typical value |
| Mn | 1.0 max | wt% | Typical value |
| Cu | 1.0 max | wt% | Typical value |
Mechanical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | min 550 | MPa | Annealed |
| Yield strength 0.2% | min 205 | MPa | Annealed |
| Elongation | min 30 | % | Annealed |
Physical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition / standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.11 | g/cm3 | Typical |
| Melting range | 1300-1370 | C | Typical |
Standards and specifications
Forms, applications, and capabilities
Industries
- Industry
- Industry
- Industry
- Petrochemical & Chemical