ASTM B167/B517 Inconel Alloy 601 Pipe Information
ASTM B167/B517 Inconel Alloy 601 Pipe Information
ASTM B167/B517 Inconel Alloy 601 pipes are nickel-chromium-aluminum alloys known for exceptional high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance (up to 2200°F/1200°C), and good aqueous corrosion resistance, making them ideal for furnace components, gas turbines, and chemical processing equipment, offering excellent weldability and ductility, though unsuitable for sulfur-bearing or strongly reducing environments.
How to weld Inconel 601 alloy?
The most commonly used welding techniques for Inconel 601 alloy are TIG welding and MIG welding. TIG welding is the most frequently used technique, as it provides high-quality welds and allows for precise control of heat input and filler metal.
Inconel 601 pipes are chromium-nickel alloy pipes. Inconel 601 pipes possess excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, making them suitable for applications requiring high corrosion resistance and high-temperature strength. It effectively resists chloride stress corrosion cracking. This alloy is non-toxic and biocompatible. Inconel 601 exhibits good corrosion resistance to phosphoric acid, nitric acid, and other corrosive chemicals. Our pipes have good mechanical properties, including specific heat capacity, magnetic permeability, and linear thermal expansion coefficient. It also has good electrical conductivity.
Specification of Inconel 601 Pipe
| Category | Details / Specifications |
|---|---|
| Standards | ASTM B167, B517 / ASME SB167, SB517 |
| Dimensional | ANSI/ASME B36.19M, ANSI/ASME B36.10M |
| Seamless Pipe Size | 1/2" NB – 16" NB |
| Welded Pipe Size | 1/2" NB – 24" NB |
| Outside Diameter | 6.00 mm OD up to 914.4 mm OD, Sizes up to 24" NB available Ex‑stock, OD Size Steel Tubes available Ex‑stock |
| Pipe Type | Seamless / Welded / ERW / Fabricated / CDW / 100% X‑Ray Welded |
| Thickness Range | SCH 5, SCH 10, SCH 40, SCH 80, SCH 80S, SCH 160, SCH XXS, SCH XS |
| Pipes End | Plain End, Beveled End, Threaded One End, TBE (Threaded Both Ends) |
| Value Added Services | Cutting, Beveling, Polishing, Threading, Destructive & Non‑Destructive Testing, Ultrasonic Testing |
Equivalent Grades of Inconel 601 Pipe
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inconel 601 | 2.4851 | N06601 | NCF 601 | NA 49 | XH60BT | NC23FeA | NICr23Fe |
Specifications and Forms:
Standards: ASTM B167 (seamless tubes), ASTM B517 (welded tubes).
Forms: Seamless tubes, electric resistance welded tubes, welded tubes, fabricated tubes, in round, square, U-shaped, and coiled forms.
Chemical Composition of B 517 Alloy 601 Pipes
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Properties of B167 Inconel 601 Pipe
| Element | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inconel 601 | 8.1 g/cm³ | 1411 °C (2572 °F) | 80,000 psi / 550 MPa | 30,000 psi / 205 MPa | 30 % |
Schedule Chart of Astm B517 Inconel Alloy 601 Pipe
| Pipe Size (O.D.) | Schedules (SCH) |
|---|---|
| 1/8" (0.405″ O.D.) | SCH 40, 80 |
| 1/4" (0.540″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80 |
| 3/8" (0.675″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80 |
| 1/2" (0.840″ O.D.) | SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 3/4" (1.050″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 1" (1.315″ O.D.) | SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 1 1/4" (1.660″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 1 1/2" (1.900″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 2" (2.375″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 2 1/2" (2.875″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 3" (3.500″ O.D.) | SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 3 1/2" (4.000″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 4" (4.500″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 5" (5.563″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 40, 80, 160, XXH |
| 6" (6.625″ O.D.) | SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 120, 160, XXH |
| 8" (8.625″ O.D.) | SCH 5, 10, 40, 80, 120, 160, XXH |
| 10" (10.750″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 20, 40, 80 (0.500″), TRUE 80 (0.500″) |
| 12" (12.750″ O.D.) | SCH 10, 20, 40 (0.375″), TRUE 40 (0.406″), SCH 80 (0.500″) |
| 14" (14.000″ O.D.) | SCH 10 (0.188″), SCH 40 (0.375″) |
| 16" (16.000″ O.D.) | SCH 10 (0.188″), SCH 40 (0.375″) |
| 18" (18.000″ O.D.) | SCH 40 (0.375″) |
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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
Gnee Steel is a supplier of inconel 601 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 601 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 601, 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.
