Information on Inconel 601 seamless tubes and Monel K500 tubing
Information on Inconel 601 seamless tubes and Monel K500 tubing
Inconel 601 seamless tubes possess excellent high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and carburization resistance, making them suitable for aerospace and heat treatment applications; while Monel K500 tubing is a nickel-copper alloy that performs exceptionally well in corrosive marine/seawater/acidic gas environments and, after age hardening, exhibits superior strength and hardness, thus making it suitable for various demanding applications. Both are nickel alloys, but their primary functions differ: Inconel 601 is mainly used in high-temperature environments, while Monel K500 is primarily used in corrosive environments.
What is Inconel 601 material?
INCONEL nickel-chromium-iron alloy 601 (UNS N06601/W.Nr. 2.4851) is a general-purpose engineering material suitable for applications requiring heat and corrosion resistance. A prominent feature of INCONEL 601 alloy is its excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation.
Alloy K500 Pipes Equivalent Grades
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| Monel K500 | 2.4360 | N04K500 | NW 4K500 | NA 13 | МНЖМц 28-2,5-1,5 | NU-30M | NiCu30Fe |
ASTM Specifications for Inconel 601 Tubing
| Pipe Smls | Welded Pipe | Tube Smls | Tube Welded | Sheet/Plate | Bar | Forging | Fitting | Wire |
| B167 | B517 | B167 | – | B168 | B166 | B564 | B366 | B166 |
Chemical Composition of Monel K500 Pipes
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni |
| Monel K500 | 0.30 max | 2.00 max | 0.50 max | 0.024 max | 28.00 – 34.00 | 2.50 max | 63.00 min |
Inconel 601 Tubes Tubing Pipes Chemaical composition
| Alloy | % | Ni | Cr | Fe | C | Mn | Si | Cu | Al | P | S |
| ASTM B163 N06601 | Min. | 58.0 | 21.0 | 1.0 | |||||||
| ASTM B163 N06601 | Max. | 63.0 | 25.0 | balance | 0.10 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.02 | 0.015 |
Mechanical Properties of Monel K500
| Element | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| Monel K500 | 8.8 g/cm3 | 1350 °C (2460 °F) | Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 | Psi – 35,000 , MPa – 240 | 40 % |
Inconel 601 Alloy minimum mechanical properties in the room temperature
| Alloy state | Tensile strength Rm N/mm² |
Yield strength R P0. 2N/mm² | ElongationA 5 % | Brinell hardness HB |
| Annealing treatment | 650 | 300 | 30 | – |
| Solution treatment | 600 | 240 | 30 | ≤220 |
Monel K500 Alloy Tube Application Industries
Aerospace Industry
Chemical Industry
Energy Industry
Food Processing Industry
Oil and Gas Industry
Petrochemical Industry
Paper Industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Power Plant Industry
Inconel 601 Alloy Seamless Tube Applications
1. Trays, baskets, and tool fixtures in heat treatment plants.
2. Steel components in annealing and radiation control, high-speed gas burners, and industrial furnace wire mesh.
3. Ammonia reforming separation tanks and catalyst support grids in nitric acid production.
4. Exhaust system components
5. Combustion chambers of solid waste incinerators
6. Duct supports and flue gas treatment components.
7. Detoxification exhaust system components
8. Oxygen reheaters
Why Choose Gnee as Your Nickel-Based Alloy Supplier
✅ Over 18 years of export experience, products sold to more than 80 countries
✅ Certified by ISO, SGS, and BV
✅ Global inventory of Inconel, Hastelloy, Incoloy, and Monel alloy tubing, plates, and bars
✅ Custom processing services available – including cutting, polishing, CNC machining, and packaging
✅ Fast delivery within 7-15 days, supported by global logistics partners
📦 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
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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