Inconel 601 Round Tubes
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Inconel 601 Round Tubes

Name: Inconel 601 Nickel Alloy Pipe
Approximate grade: UNS N06601 W.Nr 2.4851
Certification: ISO9001:2015
Alloy category: Corrosion-resistant alloy
Alloy series: Nickel-chromium-iron alloy
Implementation standard: ASTM

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Product Introduction

Gnee Super Alloy (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. is one of the most professional manufacturers and suppliers of inconel 601 round tubes in China. If you're going to wholesale high quality inconel 601 round tubes made in China, welcome to get free sample from our factory. Good service and reasonable price are available.

 

 

Inconel 601 Round Tubes Description

 
Inconel 601 Round Tubes

 

Gnee Alloy Inconel 601 Round Tubes

Inconel 601 round tubing is a nickel-chromium alloy (typically comprising 58–63% nickel, 21–25% chromium, and 1.0–1.7% aluminum) that offers excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation (up to 1150°C) and carburization, along with high high-temperature strength and superior creep-rupture strength in environments exceeding 500°C. The addition of aluminum promotes the formation of a tightly adherent oxide scale, providing outstanding resistance to spalling. Product standards cover ASTM B163, B167, B775, and B829, as well as corresponding ASME specifications.

 

Size range: Seamless tubing with outer diameters from 3.00 mm to 219.10 mm; welded tubing with outer diameters from 6.35 mm to 114.3 mm; wall thicknesses range from thin-walled (e.g., 0.5 mm) to heavy-gauge custom specifications. Typical applications include industrial furnace radiant tubes and annealing tubes, thermocouple protection tubes, gasoline engine thermal reactors and exhaust components, and equipment for carbonitriding and carburizing environments.

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International Grade Equivalents for Inconel 601 Round Tubing

Standard / Region Grade Designation
US Standard Inconel 601 / UNS N06601
European Standard W.Nr 2.4851 / NiCr23Fe
Japanese Standard NCF601

 

Standards for Inconel 601 Tubing

Product / Application Applicable Standard
General Seamless Round Tube ASTM B167 / ASME SB167
Heat Exchanger & Condenser Special Tube ASTM B163
Welded Tube Supplementary Standard ASTM B517
Engineering Pipeline Specification ASME B31.3 Process Piping

 

 

Chemical Composition of Inconel 601 Tubing

 

 

Alloy Elements

ASTM Standard Range (wt%)

Export Tube Locked Range (wt%)

Engineering Practical Explanation

Ni

58.0~63.0

59.0~62.0

Stable tube wall matrix structure, improve high-temperature creep resistance

Cr

21.0~25.0

22.0~24.0

Core anti-oxidation element, form high-temperature protective layer

Al

1.0~1.7

1.2~1.6

Exclusive advantage of 601 tube, enhance oxide film adhesion, anti-peeling

Fe

Balance

13.0~18.0

Adjust tube wall toughness, avoid pipeline brittle fracture under temperature alternation

C

≤0.10

≤0.06

Ultra-low carbon to prevent tube weld intergranular corrosion

S / P

≤0.015

≤0.008

Control micro impurities to avoid tube wall micro cracks during high-temperature operation

 

 

Inconel 601 Tubing Property Data

 

 

Inconel 601 Pipe: Standard Mechanical and Pressure-Rating Parameters

Test Condition

Tensile Strength

Yield Strength(0.2%)

Elongation

Tube Service Value

Room Temperature Annealed

≥655MPa

≥240MPa

≥30%

Sufficient toughness for pipe bending and welding construction

900℃ High Temperature State

≥320MPa

≥120MPa

≥35%

Stable pressure bearing for long-term high-temperature pipeline

 

Key Advantages of Inconel 601 Tubing

Ultra-Strong Cyclic Oxidation Resistance: Continuous anti-oxidation up to 1100℃, the oxide film is dense and non-peeling after thousands of heating and cooling cycles, solving the failure problem of heat exchange tubes

Excellent Thermal Fatigue Resistance: No cracking or deformation under high-temperature alternating load, long service life of boiler and heat exchanger tubes

Medium Corrosion Adaptability: Resistant to high-temperature flue gas, weak acid and alkaline medium corrosion, suitable for complex industrial heat exchange environments

Physical Fixed Parameters: Density 8.11g/cm³, melting point 1370~1400℃, non-magnetic, good thermal conductivity, ideal for heat conduction pipeline system

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Export Specifications for Inconel 601 Tubing

 

 

Parameter Specification
Diameter Range Outer diameter: 6 mm ~ 426 mm (1/4″ ~ 16″); supports small‑diameter precision tubes and large‑diameter industrial tubes
Wall Thickness Range 0.8 mm ~ 40 mm; standard SCH10 / SCH40 / SCH80 / SCH160 pipe wall thicknesses
Tube Process 100% seamless hot rolling + cold drawing finishing; inner and outer walls polished; no oxide scale, no burrs
Delivery State Solution annealed; pickled and bright surface; stress‑free finished tube; ready for direct welding and installation

Contact us to customize Inconel 601 products to your project's dimensions

 

 

Export Applications for High-Precision Inconel 601 Tubing

 

 

Industry / Application Area Specific Applications / Key Features
Industrial Heat Exchanger System High‑temperature heat exchange tubes, condenser tubes, flue gas heat recovery tubes; resistant to long‑term temperature alternating fatigue
Boiler & Thermal Power Equipment Furnace tubes, superheater tubes, high‑temperature air preheater tubes; anti‑oxidation and anti‑peeling to extend equipment life
High‑Temperature Industrial Furnace Pipeline Furnace gas delivery tubes, heating cycle tubes, high‑temperature reaction furnace auxiliary pipelines
Environmental Protection & Energy Equipment Waste incineration high‑temperature pipelines, desulfurization and denitrification heat exchange pipelines, solar thermal power pipelines
Industrial furnace piping
Industrial furnace piping
High-temperature heat exchange tubes
High-temperature heat exchange tubes
High-temperature reaction furnaces
High-temperature reaction furnaces
Desulfurization and denitrification piping
Desulfurization and denitrification piping

 

 

Gnee Alloy inconel 601 Inspection and Production Equipment

 
Gnee Alloy inconel 601 Inspection Equipment
Gnee Alloy inconel 601 Inspection Equipment
Gnee Alloy Uns N06601 Tube Production Equipment
Gnee Alloy Uns N06601 Tube Production Equipment
 

Gnee Alloy Inconel 601 Pipe: Global Regional Export Compliance and Solutions

 

 

 

Based on 18 years of experience in cross-border pipe exports, the key areas of focus for 601 round pipes vary by region:

High-end thermal engineering projects in Europe and the Americas: Strict compliance with ASTM B163/B167 standards is mandatory; requirements include high-temperature cyclic oxidation test reports, full-length ultrasonic testing (UT) reports, and TÜV 3.2 third-party certification.

Energy pipeline projects in the Middle East: Emphasis is placed on thermal fatigue stability and high-temperature creep data; EN10204 3.1 material certificates are mandatory for customs clearance and tendering.

Industrial support markets in Southeast Asia: Standard seamless pipes are available from stock for rapid delivery, suitable for conventional heat exchanger and boiler projects.

Gnee Alloy Inconel 601 Pipe certificate

Gnee Alloy Inconel 601 Pipe certificate

 

 

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Gnee Alloy Inconel 601 Pipe: Quick Inquiry Guide

Provide the following key pipe specifications to receive an accurate quote and comprehensive engineering compliance documentation:

1. Pipe Specifications: Outer Diameter × Wall Thickness × Length, Quantity, Surface Finish Requirements
2. Standards: ASTM B163 (Heat Exchanger Tubing) / ASTM B167 (General Piping)
3. Operating Conditions: Long-term Operating Temperature, Cycling Frequency, Media/Environment
4. Certification Requirements: EN10204 3.1 / 3.2 Third-Party Inspection Certificates
5. Processing Requirements: Cut-to-Length, End Flattening, Pipe Bending
Dedicated Export Services: Free material selection guidance for thermal applications, free sample testing, full-process quality traceability, and one-stop support for export customs documentation.

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FAQ

 

 

Q1: Why choose 601 round tube for heat exchanger instead of 600 tube? A: Inconel 600 focuses on static corrosion resistance, while 601 tube adds aluminum element strengthening, with far stronger high-temperature cyclic oxidation and thermal fatigue resistance. It is the only cost-effective choice for heat exchange equipment with frequent temperature alternation.

 

Q2: What is the maximum sustainable working temperature of 601 seamless round tube? A: It can work stably at 1100℃ for a long time, and maintain excellent structural stability and oxidation resistance under repeated heating and cooling cycle conditions.

 

Q3: Are 601 round tubes suitable for pressure pipeline construction? A: Fully applicable. All export tubes pass strict hydraulic pressure test and UT flaw detection, with stable pressure resistance, meeting ASME B31.3 process pressure pipeline standards.

 

Q4: What core documents can be provided for export projects? A: Provide ASTM standard compliance certificate, MTC material test report, PMI spectral report, high-temperature performance test data, flaw detection report, and support SGS/TUV third-party inspection.

 

Q5: What is the delivery cycle of seamless round tubes? A: Conventional standard spot tubes: 7-15 working days; customized special diameter and wall thickness tubes: 18-28 working days, supporting urgent thermal equipment project priority delivery.

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