Inconel 601 high temperature alloy thermal expansion coefficient
Inconel 601 alloy introduction
Common grades of Inconel 601 alloy are UNS N06601 and ASTM B166. The alloy can be used to manufacture nozzles, heaters, pipes, stoves, etc. at high temperatures. In the aerospace field, Inconel 601 alloy can be used to manufacture turbine blades, gas turbines, combustion chambers, etc. for jet engines.
The chemical composition of Inconel 601 alloy is as follows:
Nickel (Ni): 61.5%
Chromium (Cr): 23%
Iron (Fe): 14%
Copper (Cu): 1%
Aluminum (Al): 1.4%
Titanium (Ti): 0.5%
Carbon (C): 0.10%
Manganese (Mn): 0.50%
Silicon (Si): 0.5%
The physical properties of Inconel 601 alloy are as follows:
Density: 8.11 g/cm³
Melting point: 1370-1411℃
Thermal expansion coefficient: 13.1 μm/m-℃ (in the range of 25-1000℃)
Thermal conductivity: 11.4 W/(m·K) (at 25℃)
Mechanical properties: The mechanical properties of Inconel 601 alloy are as follows:
Tensile strength: 650 MPa (at room temperature)
Yield strength: 300 MPa (at room temperature)
Elongation: 30% (at room temperature)
Hardness: HRB88 (at room temperature)
Modulus: 214 GPa (at room temperature)


Inconel 601 is a nickel-based high-temperature alloy with excellent high-temperature properties and corrosion resistance. The following is an introduction to the material properties of Inconel 601:
High temperature performance: Inconel 601 has excellent high temperature strength and heat resistance, maintains stable mechanical properties and chemical properties at high temperatures, and can be used for a long time in high temperature environments below 1000°C.
Corrosion resistance: Inconel 601 has good corrosion resistance to a variety of corrosive media, including acids, alkalis, salts, etc., especially at high temperatures, it has good oxidation resistance.
Excellent processability: Inconel 601 can be processed through a variety of processing methods, including hot working, cold working, welding, etc., and has good plasticity and forgeability.
High strength and toughness: Inconel 601 has high strength and toughness, allowing it to maintain mechanical and chemical properties under extreme conditions.
Heat treatment: The heat treatment of Inconel 601 alloy includes aging treatment and solution treatment. The temperature of aging treatment is usually between 870-1200℃ and the time is 1-8 hours, which can improve the tensile strength and yield strength of the alloy. The temperature of solution treatment is usually between 1100-1150℃ and the time is 30 minutes. It can eliminate the residual stress and uneven structure of the alloy and improve the toughness and plasticity of the alloy.





