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Inconel 601 price

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.

Efficiency leap Precision and stability

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The price of Inconel 601 varies significantly depending on the product form (bars, tubes, plates) and supplier, but typically ranges from $10 to over $60 per kilogram. Influenced by global nickel prices and specific product dimensions, many common forms of Inconel 601 are quoted at around $40-50 per kilogram in 2024/2025. For example, the price of standard material might be around $40 per kilogram, while the price of specific sizes of tubes or bars could be as high as $10-100 per kilogram or even higher, depending on the manufacturing process.

Inconel 601 specifications and parameters

Parameter	Value
Common Names	Inconel 601, Nicrofer 601, UNS N06601
Material Type	Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy
Density	8.05 g/cm³ (0.291 lb/in³)
Melting Range	1320–1370°C (2410–2500°F)
Thermal Conductivity	11.2 W/m·K (at 100°C)
Electrical Resistivity	1.18 μΩ·m (at 20°C)
Magnetic Permeability	1.001 (at 15.9 kA/m)

Chemical composition of Inconel 601 (weight percentage)

Element	Ni	Cr	Fe	Al	C	Mn	Si	Cu	S
Min	58.0	21.0	Balance	1.00	-	-	-	-	-
Max	63.0	25.0	Balance	1.70	0.10	1.00	0.50	1.00	0.015

Mechanical properties of Inconel 601

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	655 MPa (95 ksi)
Yield Strength (0.2%)	240 MPa (35 ksi)
Elongation (in 50 mm)	45%
Hardness (Rockwell B)	75–85 HRB
Impact Strength (Charpy)	120 J (89 ft·lb)

Common product forms and dimensions of Inconel 601

Form	Size Range	Weight Calculation
Sheet/Plate	Thickness: 0.5–100 mm (0.02–4 in)	Weight (kg) = Thickness (mm) × Width (m) × Length (m) × 8.05
Bar/Rod	Diameter: 5–300 mm (0.2–12 in)	Weight (kg/m) = [Diameter (mm)]² × 0.00623
Pipe/Tube	OD: 6–300 mm (0.25–12 in), Wall: 1–20 mm	Weight (kg/m) = (OD - Wall) × Wall × 0.025
Wire	Diameter: 0.1–10 mm (0.004–0.4 in)	Weight (kg/km) = [Diameter (mm)]² × 6.22

Main application areas of Inconel 601

Industry	Components
Aerospace	Combustors, Afterburners, Heat Shields
Chemical Processing	Furnace Components, Catalyst Grids, Reaction Vessels
Power Generation	Heat Exchangers, Superheater Tubes, Gas Turbine Parts
Industrial Furnaces	Radiant Tubes, Muffles, Roller Hearth Furnaces

International standards for Inconel 601

Standard Type	Specification
ASTM	B168 (Plate/Sheet), B166 (Bar), B167 (Pipe/Tube)
EN	2.4851 (Plate/Sheet), 2.4851 (Bar)
ASME	SB168, SB166, SB167
DIN	17742, 17752

Historical Price Comparison (2020-2024)
Unit: US dollars/kilogram (approximate average value)

Year	China / Asia‑Pacific	Europe	USA / North America
2020	~35 €/kg ≈ 38 USD/kg	~33 €/kg ≈ 36 USD/kg	~40 USD/kg
2021	~38 USD/kg	~36 USD/kg	~42 USD/kg
2022	~40 USD/kg	~38 USD/kg	~44 USD/kg
2023	~42 USD/kg	~40 USD/kg	~46 USD/kg
2024	~$40.30	~€35.36 ≈ 39.00 USD	$40.30