What are the differences between Inconel 600 flanges and Inconel 601 flanges?
What are the differences between Inconel 600 flanges and Inconel 601 flanges?
Inconel 600 flanges offer excellent strength and resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking, while Inconel 601 flanges, with added aluminum, exhibit superior high-temperature oxidation resistance, making them more suitable for furnace and heat treatment applications. However, in chloride-rich aqueous environments such as chemical processing and marine environments, Inconel 600 performs better. The main difference between the two is that Inconel 601 contains added aluminum and a higher chromium content, which enhances its oxidation resistance; while Inconel 600 has a higher nickel content, resulting in better overall corrosion resistance.
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 commonly used structural material in various heat treatment equipment.
What are Inconel 600 and Inconel 601 flanges?
Inconel 600 and 601 flanges are two types of high-temperature, corrosion-resistant nickel alloys widely used in numerous industries, including aerospace and chemical processing. They are highly favored for their strong resistance to thermal fatigue and post-weld heat treatment cracking in harsh environments. Inconel 600 flanges contain chromium, providing excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance even at high temperatures. In contrast, Inconel 601 flanges contain a higher percentage of aluminum, enhancing creep strength and heat resistance, making them ideal for applications requiring frequent temperature cycling. Both grades of alloy exhibit excellent weldability, allowing skilled engineers to easily fabricate complex pipe connections. This versatility makes these materials a preferred choice when designing reliable components that require the flow of high-temperature fluids.
Specification of Inconel 600/ 601 Flanges
| Specification | ASTM B564 / ASME SB564 |
| Dimension Standard | ANSI/ASME B16.5, B 16.47 Series A & B, B16.48, BS4504, BS 10, EN-1092, DIN, etc. |
| Standard | ANSI Flanges, ASME Flanges, BS Flanges, DIN Flanges, EN Flanges, etc. |
| Size | 1/2" (15 NB) to 48" (1200NB) |
| Class / Pressure | 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#, PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, PN64 etc. |
| Flange Face Type | Flate Face (FF), Raised Face (RF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ) |
| DIN Flanges | DIN 2527, 2566, 2573, 2576, 2641,2642, 2655, 2656, 2627, 2628, 2629, 2631, 2632, 2633, 2634, 2635, 2636, 2637,2638, 2673. |
| JIS Flanges | JIS B2220 5K, JIS B2220 10K, JIS B2220 16K, JIS B2220 20K |
| BS Flanges | BS4504 PN 6, BS 4504 PN 10, BS4504 PN 16, BS4504 PN 25, BS4504 PN 40, BS 4504 PN 64, BS 4504 PN 100, BS 4504 PN 160, BS 4504 PN 250, BS 10, BS Table D, BS Table E, BS Table F, BS Table H. |
Equivalent Grades of Inconel 600/ 601 Flanges
| 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 |
Chemical Composition of Inconel 600/ 601 Flanges
| 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 Flanges
| Grade | Density | Melting Point | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Elongation |
| 600 | 8.47 g/cm3 | 1413 °C (2580 °F) | Psi – 95,000 , MPa – 655 | Psi – 45,000 , MPa – 310 | 40 % |
| 601 | 8.1 g/cm3 | 1411 °C (2571 °F) | Psi – 80,000 , MPa – 550 | Psi – 30,000 , MPa – 205 | 30 % |
Dimensions Standard Of Inconel 600/ 601 Flanges
| Nominal Size | Outside Diameter (OD) |
Min. Thickness (T) |
RF Dia. (R) |
No. of Bolt Holes | Diameter of Holes | Bolt Circle (BC) |
SO Bore ID (SB) |
WN Bore ID (WB) |
Dia. Hub Base (HB) |
Dia. of Hub Top (HT) |
SO LTH (SL) |
WN LTH (WL) |
| 1⁄2 | 3.50 | 0.38 | 1.38 | 4 | 0.62 | 2.38 | 0.88 | 0.62 | 1.19 | 0.84 | 0.56 | 1.81 |
| 3⁄4 | 3.88 | 0.44 | 1.69 | 4 | 0.62 | 2.75 | 1.09 | 0.82 | 1.50 | 1.05 | 0.56 | 2.00 |
| 1 | 4.25 | 0.50 | 2.00 | 4 | 0.62 | 3.12 | 1.36 | 1.05 | 1.94 | 1.32 | 0.62 | 2.12 |
| 11⁄4 | 4.62 | 0.56 | 2.50 | 4 | 0.62 | 3.50 | 1.70 | 1.38 | 2.31 | 1.66 | 0.75 | 2.19 |
| 11⁄2 | 5.00 | 0.62 | 2.88 | 4 | 0.62 | 3.88 | 1.95 | 1.61 | 2.56 | 1.90 | 0.81 | 2.38 |
| 2 | 6.00 | 0.69 | 3.62 | 4 | 0.75 | 4.75 | 2.44 | 2.07 | 3.06 | 2.38 | 0.94 | 2.44 |
| 21⁄2 | 7.00 | 0.81 | 4.12 | 4 | 0.75 | 5.50 | 2.94 | 2.47 | 3.56 | 2.88 | 1.06 | 2.69 |
| 3 | 7.50 | 0.88 | 5.00 | 4 | 0.75 | 6.00 | 3.57 | 3.07 | 4.25 | 3.50 | 1.12 | 2.69 |
| 31⁄2 | 8.50 | 0.88 | 5.50 | 8 | 0.75 | 7.00 | 4.07 | 3.55 | 4.81 | 4.00 | 1.19 | 2.75 |
| 4 | 9.00 | 0.88 | 6.19 | 8 | 0.75 | 7.50 | 4.57 | 4.03 | 5.31 | 4.50 | 1.25 | 2.94 |
| 5 | 10.00 | 0.88 | 7.31 | 8 | 0.88 | 8.50 | 5.66 | 5.05 | 6.44 | 5.56 | 1.38 | 3.44 |
| 6 | 11.00 | 0.94 | 8.50 | 8 | 0.88 | 9.50 | 6.72 | 6.07 | 7.56 | 6.63 | 1.50 | 3.44 |
| 8 | 13.50 | 1.06 | 10.62 | 8 | 0.88 | 11.75 | 8.72 | 7.98 | 9.69 | 8.63 | 1.69 | 3.94 |
Pressure Rating Of Inconel 600/ 601 Flanges
| Temp. ℃ | Pressure-ASME temperature rating for B16.47 by class, bar | |||||
| 75 | 150 | 300 | 400 | 600 | 900 | |
| -29 to 38 | 10.0 | 20.0 | 51.7 | 68.9 | 103.4 | 155.1 |
| 50 | 9.8 | 19.5 | 51.7 | 68.9 | 103.4 | 155.1 |
| 100 | 8.8 | 17.7 | 50.7 | 67.5 | 101.3 | 152.0 |
| 150 | 7.9 | 15.8 | 45.9 | 61.2 | 91.9 | 137.8 |
| 200 | 6.9 | 13.8 | 42.7 | 56.9 | 85.3 | 128.0 |
| 250 | 6.0 | 12.1 | 40.5 | 53.9 | 80.9 | 121.4 |
| 300 | 5.1 | 10.2 | 38.9 | 51.8 | 77.7 | 116.6 |
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