24 July 2021 Inconel®
Inconel 601 Alloy Steel Plate
INCONEL® nickel-chromium-iron alloy 601 (UNS N06601/W.Nr. 2.4851) is a general-purpose engineering material for applications that require resistance to heat and corrosion. An outstanding characteristic of INCONEL alloy 601 is its resistance to high- temperature oxidation.
Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium alloy, that is highly resistant to oxidation through 2200°F. 601 alloy develops a tightly adherent oxide scale which resists spalling even under severe thermal cycling. The alloy has good high temperature strength, and retains its ductility after long service exposure. 601 alloy has good hot corrosion resistance under oxidizing conditions. 601 alloy is not suggested for use in strongly reducing, sulfur bearing environments.
For maximum oxidation resistance, 601 alloy should be welded with matching composition 601 alloy GTAW wire. The weld fillers developed for RA 602 CA can also provide a weld which is stronger and more oxidation resistant than the 601 alloy base metal. 601 alloy is more difficult to machine than 304 stainless steel. Its machinability rating is 15-21% relative to AISI B1112 steel.
Inventory:
601 Pipe, 601 Plate, 601 Sheet
Common Trade Names:
Alloy 601, Inconel® 601, Nickel 601
Features:
- Outstanding oxidation resistance to 2200°F
- Highly resistant to carburization
- Good creep and rupture strength
- Metallurgical stability
Applications
- Copper brazing, annealing and sintering muffles and retorts
- Radiant tubes
- Strand annealing tubes
- Steam superheater tube supports
- Rotary kilns and calciners
- Thermocouple protection tubes