Applications of Inconel 601:

• Inconel 601 is used in thermal processing, chemical processing, pollution control, aerospace, and power generation.

• It is used for various types of thermal-processing equipment, including baskets, trays, fixtures for annealing, carburizing, carbonitriding, nitriding, and other heat-treating operations.

• It is also used in industrial furnaces, radiant tubes, muffles, retorts, flame shields, strand-annealing tubes, woven-wire conveyor belts, chain curtains, burner nozzles, and electrical resistance heating elements.

Normal product forms: Pipes, tubes, sheets, strips, plates, round bars, flat bars, forgings, hexagons, wires, and extruded sections.

Specifications/Standard:  ASTM B 166 – B 168, B 751, B 775, B 829, ASME SB-166 – SB-168, SB-751, SB-775, SB-829

• Nickel (Ni): 58.0-63.0%

• Chromium (Cr): 21.0-25.0%

• Iron (Fe): Balance

• Aluminum (Al): 1.0-1.7%

• Carbon (C): 0.10% max

• Manganese (Mn): 1% max

• Copper (Cu): 1% max

• Sulfur (S): 0.015% max

• Silicon (Si): 0.5% max

Physical Constants and Thermal Properties

• Density: 0.293 lb/in³ or 8.11 g/cm³

• Electrical Resistivity: 717 ohm •circ mil/ft at 68°F or 1.19 μΩ•m at 20°C

• Specific Heat: 0.107 BTU/lb·°F (32–212°F) or 448 J/kg·°K (0–100°C)

• Thermal Conductivity: 78 Btu • in/ft2•h•°F or 11.2 W/m •°C

Mechanical Property:

• Inconel 601 has high mechanical strength and is readily formed, machined, and welded2.

• It has excellent mechanical properties and is easily workable with standard procedures16.

• It also has good resistance to stress corrosion cracking19.