What are the differences between Inconel 600 sheet metal and 601 alloy steel sheet?
Gnee Steel is a well-known supplier of INCONEL 600 and INCONEL 601 alloy plates. These plates are widely used in high-temperature environments, exhibiting excellent strength and heat resistance. They maintain superior mechanical properties and durability even after long-term use under various conditions. Furthermore, they possess good formability and weldability, facilitating processing and application. With their excellent workability, low maintenance costs, and affordable price, these alloy plates offer significant advantages.
Are Nickel Alloy 600 and Inconel 600 the same alloy?
Nickel Alloy 600, also sold under the brand name Inconel 600, is a unique nickel-chromium alloy known for its oxidation resistance at high temperatures. It has a wide range of applications, suitable for high-temperature applications from low temperatures up to 2000°F (1093°C).
INCONEL 600 steel plate is suitable for various corrosive media and exhibits excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, and chlorides. Therefore, it effectively prevents pitting, cracking, and other corrosive effects caused by chlorides. This steel plate has good corrosion resistance in atmospheric environments and its surface is finished using various processes such as hot rolling, cold rolling, polishing, and satin coating, making it resistant to rust. Its excellent hardness reduces stress effects under high loads. Depending on the application, INCONEL 600 steel plate is available in various hardness grades, including soft, hard, semi-hard, quarter-hard, and spring-hard.
INCONEL 601 steel plate is an aluminum-rich steel plate with higher strength and toughness. It is an excellent water-based material, effectively preventing corrosion from high-purity water and acidic corrosion. It also effectively prevents oxidation and carburization, and has a significant inhibitory effect on chloride-induced corrosion. Furthermore, its excellent crack resistance and fracture strength effectively prevent stress cracking under extreme temperature conditions.
INCONEL 6OO/6OI Sheet Material Specifications
Standard: ASTM B168/ASME SB168
Dimensions: 1000 mm x 2000 mm, 1220 mm x 2440 mm, 1500 mm x 3000 mm, 2000 mm x 2000 mm, 2000 mm x 4000 mm
Forms: Roll, Foil, Sheet, Flat, Strip, Flat, Blank (Round), Ring (Flange), etc.
Hardness: Soft, Hard, Semi-hard, Quarter-hard, Spring Hard, etc.
Thickness: 0.1 mm to 12 mm
Length: 500 mm to 12000 mm
Width: 100 mm to 3000 mm
Inconel 600 / 601 Plate Equivalent Grades
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| Inconel 600 | 2.4816 | N06600 | NCF 600 | NA 13 | МНЖМц 28-2,5-1,5 | NC15FE11M | NiCr15Fe |
| Inconel 601 | 2.4851 | N06601 | NCF 601 | NA 49 | XH60BT | NC23FeA | NiCr23Fe |
Inconel 600 / 601 Plate Types
Inconel 600 / 601 Plate
ASME SB168 601 Alloy Plate
ASTM B168 Inconel 600 Plate Exporter
Inconel Alloy 600 Plate Stockholder
601 Nickel Alloy Plate Distributor
Nickel Alloy 2.4816 Plate Trader
Inconel UNS N06600 Plate Supplier
Inconel 600 / 601 Cold Rolled Plate
Inconel ASTM B168 600 Cold Rolled Sheet Exporter
Inconel 601 Cold Rolled Sheet Supplier
ASME SB168 600 Alloy Cold Rolled Sheet
Inconel Alloy 601 Cold Rolled Sheet Stockholder
Inconel 2.4851 Cold Rolled Sheet Trader
Cold Rolled Nickel Alloy UNS N06601 Sheet Distributor
Inconel 600 / 601 Hot Rolled Plate
Inconel 601 Alloy Hot-Rolled Sheet Stockholder
Inconel UNS N06601 Hot-Rolled Sheet Supplier
Inconel 2.4816 Cold-Rolled Sheet Trader
Inconel ASTM B168 600 Hot-Rolled Sheet Exporter
Hot-Rolled Nickel Alloy 601 Sheet Distributor
ASME SB168 600 Alloy Hot-Rolled Sheet
Inconel 600 / 601 Plate Dimension
| Dimension (mm) | KG P/M2 |
| 0.5 X 1000 X 2000 | 4.5 |
| 0.7 X 1219 X 3048 | 6.3 |
| 0.9 X 1219 X 3048 | 8.1 |
| 1.2 X 1219 X 3048 | 10.8 |
| 1.6 X 1200 X 3048 | 14.4 |
| 2.0 X 1219 X 3048 | 18.0 |
| 3 X 1200 X 3000 | 27.0 |
| 3.18 X VARIOUS ANN | 28.6 |
Chemical Composition of Inconel 600 / 601 Plate
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni | Cr |
| Inconel 600 | 0.15 max | 1.00 max | 0.50 max | 0.015max | 0.50 max | 6.00 – 10.00 | 72.00 min | 14.00 – 17.00 |
| Inconel 601 | 0.10 max | 1.0 max | 0.5 max | 0.015 max | 1.0 max | Balance | 58.0 – 63.0 | 21.0 – 25.0 |
Mechanical Composition of Inconel 600 / 601 Plate
| Element | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| Inconel 600 | 8.47 g/cm3 | 1413 °C (2580 °F) | Psi – 95,000 , MPa – 655 | Psi – 45,000 , MPa – 310 | 40 % |
| Inconel 601 | 8.1 g/cm3 | 1411 °C (2571 °F) | Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 | Psi – 30,000 , MPa – 205 | 30 % |
Inconel 600/601 alloy sheet applications
Oil and Gas Industry
Pulp and Paper Industry
Power Plants
Energy Industry
Modern Construction
Fluid Piping
Dairy and Food Processing
Heat Exchangers
Textile Machinery
Wastewater Treatment Projects
Synthetic Fibers
Exhaust Gases and Emissions
Construction Industry
Automotive Industry
Material Transportation
Why Choose Gnee as Your Nickel-Based Alloy Supplier
✅ Over 18 years of export experience, products sold to more than 80 countries
✅ Certified by ISO, SGS, and BV
✅ Global inventory of Inconel, Hastelloy, Incoloy, and Monel alloy tubing, plates, and bars
✅ Custom processing services available – including cutting, polishing, CNC machining, and packaging
✅ Fast delivery within 7-15 days, supported by global logistics partners
📦 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
Gnee Steel also supplies custom Inconel 600 products in various sizes and specifications. Please send us your drawings for a quote!
Gnee Steel is a supplier of Inconel 600 alloy, offering a wide range of products including: seamless pipe (sizes: 4-219 mm; thickness: 0.5-20 mm); welded pipe (sizes: 5.0-1219.2 mm; thickness: 0.5-20 mm); plates (thickness: 0.1 to 100 mm; width: 10-2500 mm); strips; alloy round bars (diameter: 3-800 mm); flat bars (thickness: 2-100 mm; width: 10-500 mm); hexagonal bars (size: 2-100 mm); wire rods; and extruded profiles. We collaborate with steel mills to provide our customers with Inconel 600 alloy products that meet or exceed numerous leading industry standards, including ASTM, ASME, SAE, AMS, ISO, DIN, EN, and BS standards.
Gnee Steel stocks and sells Inconel 600, pipes, plates, strips, round bars, flat bars, forged billets, hexagonal steel, wire rods, and extruded profiles. Please feel free to contact us at ss@gneesteel.com for a quote.
