Distinguishing between Inconel 600 alloy bars and nickel alloy 601 round bars
Distinguishing between Inconel 600 alloy bars and nickel alloy 601 round bars
Both Inconel 600 and 601 are nickel-chromium-iron alloys, but the main difference lies in their composition: Inconel 601 contains aluminum, giving it superior high-temperature oxidation resistance; while Inconel 600 has a higher nickel content, resulting in better corrosion resistance and higher strength in reducing (acidic) environments. Therefore, 601 is more suitable for high-temperature and oxidizing environments, while 600 is more popular due to its excellent overall mechanical properties in non-oxidizing applications.
Will Inconel 600 rust?
The limiting chemical composition of the Inconel 600 alloy is shown in Table 1. Its high nickel content enables it to resist corrosion from a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds, and it is virtually free from chloride stress corrosion cracking.
What are Inconel 600/601 round bars?
Inconel 600/6001 is a nickel-chromium alloy. These alloys have excellent resistance to carburization.
Characteristics of these round bars:
They work efficiently in corrosive media.
These round bars can also be used at high temperatures.
Inconel 600 / 601 Round Bar Specification
Specifications : ASTM B166 / ASME SB166
Dimensions : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI, ASTM, ASME
Size : 5 mm To 500 mm
Length : 9 – 12 metres
Form : Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
Finish : Cold drawn, Bright drawn, Centreless ground, Cold finished, Peeled and turned, Smooth turned, Slit rolled edge, Hot finished, Hot rolled, Rough turned/peeled, Peeled and reeled
Tolerance : H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13K9, K10, K11, K12 or as per clients' requirements
Inconel 600 / 601 Round Bar 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 |
Chemical Composition of Inconel 600 / 601 Round Bar
| 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 Round Bar
| 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 % |
600 / 601 Inconel Round Bar Sizes
| Size and Dimensions of Inconel 600 Round bar | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | US Bars | ASTM/ Canadian | Japanese | ||||
| Bars Size | Diam. (mm) | Bars Size | Diam. (Inch) | Bars Size | Diam. (mm2) | Bars Size | Diam. (mm) |
| 5 | 5 | #2 | 0.250 | 10M | 100 | 6 | 6 |
| 5.5 | 5.5 | #3 | 0.375 | 15M | 200 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | #4 | 0.500 | 20M | 300 | 13 | 13 |
| 7 | 7 | #5 | 0.600 | 25M | 500 | 16 | 16 |
| 8 | 8 | #6 | 0.750 | 30M | 700 | 19 | 19 |
| 9 | 9 | #7 | 0.875 | 35M | 1000 | 22 | 22 |
| 10 | 10 | #8 | 1.000 | 45M | 1500 | 25 | 25 |
| 11 | 11 | #9 | 1.125 | 55M | 2500 | 29 | 29 |
| 12 | 12 | #10 | 1.250 | 32 | 32 | ||
| 14 | 14 | #11 | 1.375 | 35 | 35 | ||
| 16 | 16 | #12 | 1.500 | 38 | 38 | ||
| 18 | 18 | #13 | 1.600 | 41 | 41 | ||
| 20 | 20 | #14 | 1.750 | 44 | 44 | ||
| 22 | 22 | #15 | 1.875 | 48 | 48 | ||
| 25 | 25 | #16 | 2.000 | 51 | 51 | ||
| 28 | 28 | #18 | 2.250 | 57 | 57 | ||
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