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Datasheet: Inconel® 601
Inconel® 601
A Nickel-Chromium alloy with an addition of aluminium, Inconel® 601 gives outstanding resistance to oxidation and other forms of high temperature corrosion. It also has high mechanical properties at elevated temperatures.
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Key Features
Inconel® 601 offers the following key features:
Outstanding resistance to oxidation & other forms of high temperature corrosion
Higher mechanical properties at elevated temperatures than Inconel 600
High temperature static applications**
Typical Applications
Inconel® 601 is known to be suitable for the following applications:
Petrochemical Processing
Industrial Furnaces
Gas Turbine Components
Heat Treating Equipment
Designations
W.NR 2.4851
UNS N06601
AWS 011
Specifications
ASTM B166
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of Inconel® 601 is indicated in the table below:
| Element | Min % | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | 58.00 | 63.00 |
| Cr | 21.00 | 25.00 |
| S | – | 0.015 |
| Mn | – | 1.00 |
| Al | 1.00 | 1.70 |
| C | – | 0.10 |
| Cu | – | 1.00 |
| Si | – | 0.50 |
| Fe | bal |
Alloy Details
Inconel® 601 density, melting point, coefficient of expansion, modulus of rigidity, and elasticity is indicated in the table below:
| Density | Melting Point | Coefficient of Expansion | Modulus of Rigidity | Modulus of Elasticity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.11g/cm³ | 1411 °C | 13.75 μm/m °C (20 – 100 °C) | 81.2 kN/mm² | 206.5 kN/mm² |
| 0.293 lb/in³ | 2571 °F | 7.6 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212 °F) | 11777 ksi | 29951 ksi |
Heat treatment of finished parts
The typical heat treatment of Inconel® 601:
| Condition as supplied by AWI | Type | Temperature | Time | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annealed or Spring Temper | Stress Relieve | 480 – 870 °C (900 – 1600 °F) | 1hr | Air |
Temperature depends on composition and amount of cold work.
Properties
The typical mechanical properties of Inconel® 601:
| Annealed | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approx. tensile strength | <900 N/mm² | <131 ksi |
| Approx. operating temperature depending on load** and environment | -200 to +1000 °C | -330 to +1830 °F |
| Spring Temper | ||
|---|---|---|
| Approx. tensile strength | 1200 – 1450 N/mm² | 174 – 210 ksi |
| Approx. operating temperature depending on load** and environment | -200 to +1000 °C | -330 to +1830 °F |
The above tensile strength ranges are typical. If you require different please ask.
*Trade name of Special Metals Group of Companies **Static application = Still/Fixed/Motionless/Rigid
