Information you need to know about Inconel 601 plates
Information you need to know about Inconel 601 plates
Inconel 601 alloy plate is a nickel-chromium alloy sheet known for its exceptional resistance to high-temperature oxidation, corrosion, and carburization, maintaining high strength and integrity at temperatures up to 2200°F (1200°C). Its key features include good mechanical properties at high temperatures, creep resistance, excellent weldability, and high mechanical strength, making it an ideal material for furnace components, heat treatment equipment, and petrochemical processing equipment.
What are the properties of Inconel 601?
A notable characteristic of INCONEL 601 alloy is its excellent resistance to high-temperature oxidation. This alloy also possesses good resistance to aqueous corrosion, high mechanical strength, and is easily formed, machined, and welded.
Inconel 601 Plates
Inconel 601 plates are made from a nickel, chromium, and iron alloy. These plates are suitable for general engineering applications and are specifically designed for applications requiring heat and corrosion resistance. Inconel 601 plates also perform exceptionally well in aqueous environments containing hydrogen sulfide. This material exhibits high metallurgical stability and has a face-centered cubic solid solution structure. The alloy is nickel-based and contains a significant amount of chromium, giving it excellent resistance to various corrosive media and high-temperature conditions. The addition of aluminum further enhances its oxidation resistance.
The microstructure of Inconel 601 plates conforms to ASTM B516 standards. Due to their structural characteristics, these Inconel 601 plates exhibit high metallurgical stability. Inconel 601 is a nickel-based alloy containing chromium. All these components contribute to its good corrosion and high-temperature resistance.
Aluminum is added to Inconel 601 plates to improve their oxidation resistance. Inconel 601 plates are able to resist oxidation at extremely high temperatures. Similarly, this plate material can withstand repeated heating and cooling cycles. Due to the presence of chromium, the Inconel 601 material forms a strongly adherent oxide layer.
Specification of Nickel 601 plate
| Thickness of Inconel Alloy 601 Plate | 0.3 to 1200 mm or as required |
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| Process for manufacturing of ASTM B168 Inconel 601 Plate | Hot Rolled/ Cold Rolled |
| Length of Inconel 601 Plate | 0-12mm or as required |
| Inconel UNS N06601 Plate Width | 0-2500mm or as required |
| Available surfaces of Alloy 601 Plate | No.1, No. 2D, No. 2B, BA, No.3, No.4, No.6, No.7, 2B, 2D, BA No(8), Cold rolled sheet (CR), Hot rolled plate (HR), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated), No.1 finish hot rolled Inconel 601 Plate, 1D, 2B, No.4, BA, 8K, satin, hairline, brush, mirror etc. |
Chemical composition of Nickel 601 plate
| Element | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| Inconel 601 | 8.1 g/cm3 | 1411 °C (2571 °F) | Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 | Psi – 30,000 , MPa – 205 | 30 % |
Mechanical properties of UNS N06601 plate
| Grade | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu | Fe | Ni | Cr |
| Inconel 601 | 0.10 max | 1.00 max | 0.50 max | 0.015max | 1.00 max | Balance | 58.0 – 63.0 | 21.0 – 25.0 |
Manufacturing Process of Alloy 601 Sheet
Inconel 601 Plate melting range
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Melting range of Inconel 601 Plate |
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1360-1411°C |
Applications of Inconel 601 Plate
Inconel alloy N06601 plate is a versatile material used in a wide range of applications, including heat treatment, pollution control, chemical processing, aerospace, and power plants. In these areas, Inconel 601 alloy plate performs exceptionally well in industrial heating components such as baskets, trays, and fixtures.
Fixtures, trays, and baskets are used in carburizing and other heat treatment processes.
Examples include wire mesh belts, wire annealing furnaces, radiant tubes, high-speed gas burners, and refractory anchors.
It also provides support for grids used in nitric acid production and insulation tanks in ammonia reformers.
It is used in exhaust systems of gas engines equipped with thermal reactors.
Used in the manufacture of combustion chambers.
In the energy sector, it is used for pipe supports and ash pans.
Why Choose Gnee as Your Nickel-Based Alloy Supplier
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📦 Packaging and Shipping
All stainless steel products are packaged using the following methods:
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Moisture-proof packaging
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Shipped worldwide by sea, air, or express
Gnee Steel is a supplier of inconel 601 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 601 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 601, 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.
