Inconel 601 melting point
Inconel 601 melting point
Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy strengthened and protected by the addition of aluminum. Its core characteristic is its exceptionally excellent resistance to oxidation, carburization, and sulfidation at extreme temperatures up to approximately 1250°C, while maintaining superior high-temperature strength and thermal stability. It is specifically designed for environments requiring long-term exposure to high-temperature corrosive atmospheres, such as high-temperature heat treatment equipment, industrial furnace components, combustion systems, petrochemical cracking tubes, and aerospace hot-end components. It is particularly suitable for harsh conditions involving alternating oxidation and reduction, making it a top-tier material for solving high-temperature oxidation and thermal fatigue problems.
What are the uses of Inconel 601?
The properties of INCONEL 601 alloy make it widely used in heat treatment, chemical processing, pollution control, aerospace, and power generation. 601 alloy is a common structural material for various heat treatment equipment.
Inconel 601 has a melting point range of approximately 1360–1411 °C (2480–2570 °F), with a solidus (start of melting) at approximately 1360 °C (2480 °F) and a liquidus (complete liquefaction) at approximately 1411 °C (2570 °F). This high melting point range makes it ideal for high-temperature applications and provides good strength and oxidation resistance.
Key Melting Point Data:
Celsius: 1360 – 1411 °C
Fahrenheit: 2480 – 2570 °F
Chemical Composition of INCONEL Alloy 601
| Element | Composition (%) |
|---|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 58.0 min |
| Chromium (Cr) | 21.0-25.0 |
| Iron (Fe) | 13.0 max |
| Aluminum (Al) | 1.0-1.7 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.10 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.0 max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.015 max |
Mechanical Properties of INCONEL Alloy 601
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 650 MPa (94 ksi) min |
| Yield Strength (0.2% offset) | 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) min |
| Elongation | 30% min |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 160 max (annealed condition) |
| Density | 8.11 g/cm³ |
Other key parameters:
Melting point: 1350-1410°C (2460-2570°F)
Specific heat capacity: 0.475 J/g-°C (0.114 Btu/lb-°F)
Thermal conductivity: 11.3 W/m-°C (78.5 Btu-in/hr-ft²-°F)
Resistivity: 1.45 μΩ·m (68.9 μΩ-in)
Why Choose Gnee as Your Nickel-Based Alloy Supplier
✅ Over 18 years of export experience, products sold to more than 80 countries
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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 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.
