Inconel 600 vs Inconel 601 Overview
Due to its higher aluminum content, Inconel 601 outperforms Inconel 600 in high-temperature applications, offering significantly improved oxidation resistance. While Inconel 600 boasts excellent overall corrosion resistance, Inconel 601, with its added aluminum and higher chromium content, better withstands harsh oxidation and carburizing environments and provides higher creep rupture strength at high temperatures. The choice between the two depends on the specific application's temperature and environment.
What are the applications of Inconel 601 alloy?
In industrial furnaces, this alloy is used to manufacture radiant tubes, furnace chambers, rotary kilns, flame shields, annealing tubes, woven conveyor belts, chain curtains, burner nozzles, and resistance heating elements.
What is Inconel 600?
Inconel 600 is a nickel-chromium alloy widely used in applications requiring corrosion and heat resistance. This alloy possesses excellent mechanical properties and can be machined into high-temperature and corrosion-resistant components. Inconel 600 is also non-magnetic and has a low coefficient of thermal expansion.
What is Inconel 601?
Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy widely used in applications requiring corrosion and heat resistance. This alloy possesses excellent mechanical properties and can be machined into high-temperature and corrosion-resistant components. Inconel 601 is also non-magnetic and has a low coefficient of thermal expansion.
Standard of Inconel 600 & 601
| Pipe Smls | Pipe Welded | Tube Smls | Tube Welded | Sheet/Plate | Bar | Forging | Fitting | Wire |
| B167 | B517 | B163 | B516 | B168 | B166 | B564 | B366 | - |
| B167 | B517 | B163 | - | B168 | B166 | B564 | B366 | B166 |
Inconel 600 Vs 601 Chemical Composition %
| Grade | Ni | Cr | Fe | C | Mn | S | Si | Cu |
| Inconel 600 | 72.0 min | 14.0 – 17.0 | 6.0 – 10.0 | 0.15 max | 1.0 max | 0.015 max | 0.5 max | 0.5 max |
| Grade | Ni | Cr | Al | C | Mn | Si | Fe | Cu |
| Inconel 601 | 58-63 | 21-25 | 1-1.7 | 0.10 max | 1.5 max | 0.015 max | 0.5 max | 1.0 max |
Inconel 600 Vs 601 Mechanical Capacity
| UNS Designation | Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength (0.2% offset), min | Elongation |
| psi(MPa) | psi(MPa) | % | |
| N06601 | 80000 (550) | 30000 (205) | 30 |
| UNS Designation | Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength(0.2% offset), min | Elongation |
| psi(MPa) | psi(MPa) | % | |
| N06600 | 80000 (550) | 30000 (205) | 35 |
Comparison of Inconel 600 and Inconel 601
| Feature | Inconel 600 | Inconel 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Difference | Generally excellent corrosion and high-temperature resistance | Superior oxidation resistance at high temperatures |
| Primary alloying elements | High nickel (approx. 72%) and chromium (14-17%) | Lower nickel (58-63%) but higher chromium (21-25%) and added aluminum |
| Oxidation resistance | Good | Excellent, especially at high temperatures, due to added aluminum and high chromium |
| Carburization resistance | Good | Excellent |
| High-temperature strength | Good | Higher creep rupture strength at high temperatures |
| Typical applications | General corrosion and high-temperature uses | Refractory materials, heat exchangers, and other applications requiring excellent high-temperature oxidation resistance |
| Availability | Widely available | Less readily available than Inconel 600 |
Why Choose Gnee as Your Nickel-Based Alloy Supplier
✅ Over 18 years of export experience, products sold to more than 80 countries
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📦 Packaging and Shipping
All stainless steel products are packaged using the following methods:
Wooden pallets or crates
Moisture-proof packaging
Labels with furnace number, standard, and size labels
Shipped worldwide by sea, air, or express
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