Gnee Steel is a renowned supplier and manufacturer of Inconel 600/601 round bars/rods, consistently providing customers with high-quality products and services for many years. With years of industry experience, Gnee Steel is committed to offering superior products. We specialize in these bars in various sizes and specifications.
These bars contain significant amounts of nickel and chromium, along with trace amounts of other elements. They are suitable for applications requiring high temperatures and are also ideal for applications demanding high corrosion resistance. These bars are renowned for their excellent corrosion resistance.
Inconel 600/601 Round Bar Explained Guide
Inconel 600/601 Round Bar Explained Guide
This guide provides an overview of Inconel 600 and 601 round bars, high-performance nickel-chromium-iron alloys suitable for extreme environments requiring high strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. While the basic composition of Inconel 600 and 601 round bars is similar, Inconel 601 bars contain aluminum, resulting in superior high-temperature oxidation resistance compared to Inconel 600 bars.
What are the machinability properties of Inconel 601 alloy?
A notable characteristic of Inconel 601 alloy is its resistance to high-temperature oxidation. This alloy also exhibits good resistance to water corrosion, high mechanical strength, and ease of forming, machining, and welding.
What are Inconel 600 bars?
Inconel 600 bars are high-strength nickel-based alloy bars made of chromium and iron. They exhibit excellent corrosion resistance in a variety of environments, withstanding oxidation up to 2000°F (1093°C), and possess extremely strong resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking. Furthermore, due to its unique composition, Inconel 600 bars offer good weldability, formability, and toughness compared to other alloys. This makes them suitable for applications requiring high strength, lightweight, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, such as heat exchangers and pressure vessels.
What are Inconel 601 bars?
600 alloy bars are nickel-chromium-iron alloys for high-temperature applications. They offer excellent oxidation resistance and high-temperature strength, making them suitable for heat-treated equipment. They also possess good formability and weldability, and exhibit excellent corrosion resistance to a variety of acids encountered during manufacturing. This alloy possesses excellent mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of up to 80 kJ and a yield strength of up to 40 kJ at room temperature. Furthermore, compared to other high-temperature alloys, it exhibits superior creep resistance and stress fracture resistance. Manufacturing and construction are among its main production industries.
600/601 Inconel Round Bar Equivalent Grades
| STANDARD | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. | AFNOR | GOST | OR | BS | JIS | EN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inconel 600 | N06600 | 2.4816 | NC15FE11M | МНЖМц 28-2,5-1,5 | ЭИ868 | NA 13 | NCF 600 | NiCr15Fe |
| Inconel 601 | N06601 | 2.4851 | NC23FeA | XH60BT | ЭИ868 | NA 49 | NCF 601 | NiCr23Fe |
Specification of Inconel 600/601 Round Bar
Inconel Round Bar Specification : ASTM B166, ASME SB166
Dimension Standard : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Size : 14mm-300mm
Thickness : 50 mm to 6000 mm Long
Length : 1 To 6 Meters, Custom Cut Length
Form : Round, Square, Hex(A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
Chemical Composition of Inconel 600/601 Round Bar
| Grade | Ni | Fe | C | Mn | Si | Cu | Cr | S | Mo | Co | Al | Ti | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 72.0 min | 6.0 - 10.0 | 0.15 max | 1.0 max | 0.5 max | 0.5 max | 14.0 - 17.0 | 0.015 max | - | - | - | - | - |
| 601 | 58.0 – 63.0 | Balance | 0.10 max | 1.0 max | 0.50 max | 1.0 max | 21.0 – 25.0 | 0.015 max | 8.0-10.0 | - | 1.0 – 1.7 | - | - |
Mechanical Properties Of Inconel 600/601 Round Bar
| Grade | Tensile (psi) | .2% Yield (psi) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 95,000 | 45,000 | 40 |
| 601 | 80,000 | 30,000 | 35 |
Differences between Inconel 600 and Inconel 601 Bars
Strength and Durability:
Inconel 600 bars have a yield strength of 39 ksi, while alloy 601 bars have a yield strength of 35 ksi. Inconel 601 bars are more resistant to high-temperature oxidation and more durable than Inconel 600 bars. Furthermore, they have stronger resistance to water corrosion, making them more suitable for use in harsh environments.
Applications:
Inconel 600 bars are used to manufacture furnace components, chemical equipment, heat exchangers, and heat treatment baskets. They are also used in the power generation industry to manufacture steam generators, heaters, and turbine blades. Inconel 601 bars are used in industrial furnaces, heat treatment equipment, and petrochemical processing.
Cost:
The cost of nickel-based alloy 600 bars is generally lower than that of Inconel 601 bars. However, the total cost of the bars depends on the application and specific requirements.
Inconel Alloy 600/601 Round Bar Application Industries
Typical applications of Inconel 600 bars (ASTM B166 / UNS N06600):
Nuclear power plant core components (France/Germany market):
Applications: Reactor control rod assemblies, seals, springs, fasteners.
Strong alkali (caustic soda) production equipment (Brazil/Colombia market):
Applications: Evaporator shafts, valve stems, pump shafts.
Precision electronics and vacuum equipment (Germany/Italy market):
Applications: Vacuum component supports, thermocouple protective sheaths.
Typical applications of Inconel 601 bars (ASTM B166 / UNS N06601):
Heat treatment furnace supports and drives (Italian/German industrial furnace giants):
Applications: Main shafts of furnace conveyors, support hooks, internal supports of muffle furnaces.
Catalyst mesh supports in the petrochemical industry (global chemical market):
Applications: Catalyst mesh support beams in nitric acid production.
Waste incineration and exhaust gas treatment components (Poland/Spain market):
Applications: Nozzles, thermal probes, combustion chamber fasteners.
Why Choose Gnee as Your Nickel-Based Alloy Supplier
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About Gnee Steel
Gnee Steel is a professional manufacturer of nickel-based alloys, including Nickel 201, Nickel 202, Hastelloy C-276, Hastelloy C-22, Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C-4, Inconel 600, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Inconel X-750, Incoloy 800, Incoloy 800H/HT, Incoloy 825, Monel 400, Monel K500, and other high-temperature alloy materials. We specialize in the production and sales of alloy materials. Gnee Steel's products are widely used in aerospace, chemical, power generation, automotive, nuclear energy, and other fields, and we can provide customized alloy material solutions according to customer needs. For inquiries about alloy material prices or customized alloy material solutions, please feel free to contact us via email at ss@gneemetal.com for a quote.
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FAQ
Q: What is Inconel 601?
A: Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium alloy with extremely strong oxidation resistance, with a maximum temperature resistance of 2200°F (1200°C). A tightly adhering oxide layer forms on the surface of the 601 alloy, preventing peeling even under harsh thermal cycling conditions. This alloy has good high-temperature strength and maintains good ductility even after long-term use.
Q: Is Inconel 601 magnetic?
A: Inconel 601 sheet is a non-magnetic nickel-chromium alloy with high-temperature strength comparable to 18-8 alloy and high resistance to organic and inorganic corrosion. Inconel 601 sheet performs well in a temperature range from low temperatures to 2000°F (1093°C).
Q: How machinable is Inconel 601?
A: A notable characteristic of Inconel 601 alloy is its excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation. In addition, this alloy exhibits good resistance to water corrosion, high mechanical strength, and ease of forming, machining, and welding.
Q: What is the difference between Inconel 600 and 601?
A: The main difference lies in their composition; Inconel 600 has a higher nickel content, while Inconel 601 incorporates aluminum to improve its strength at high temperatures and provide stronger oxidation resistance under certain conditions.
Q: Is Inconel 600 magnetic?
A: Inconel 600 is non-magnetic, possesses excellent mechanical properties, combines high strength with good machinability, and is easy to weld. The 600 alloy exhibits the cold-forming characteristics typically associated with chromium-nickel stainless steel.
Q: What are the characteristics of Inconel 601?
A: The most prominent characteristic of Inconel 601 is its excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation. This alloy also exhibits good resistance to water corrosion, high mechanical strength, and ease of forming, machining, and welding.
Q: What temperature can Inconel 600 withstand?
A: The hot working temperature range for Inconel 600 alloy is 1600 – 2250°F (870 – 1230°C). Heavy working requires temperatures between 1900 – 2250°F (1040 – 1230°C), while light working can be performed at temperatures as low as 1600°F (870°C).
