What is the composition of 601 stainless steel?
GNEE Steel can source Inconel® 601 (also known as Nickel Alloy 601). It is a general-purpose nickel-chromium-iron alloy. Alloy 601 is a popular engineering material ideal for applications requiring heat and corrosion resistance. Some other properties that attract users to Nickel Alloy 601 and Inconel 601 include:
Good water corrosion resistance
Outstanding mechanical strength
Easier to manufacture and process
High metallurgical stability
Good creep rupture strength
Easy to connect with traditional welding products and processes
As expected, Nickel Alloy 601 is composed primarily of nickel (58-63%) and also includes:
Chromium 21-25%
Aluminum 1-1.7%
Manganese 1% or less
Cobalt 1%
Silicon up to 0.5%
iron balance
Silicon content up to 0.59%
S .015% max.
Due to this unique composition, Alloy 601 is popular in many major industries around the world, including:
Thermal, chemical and petrochemical processing
pollution control
aerospace
generate electricity
In these industries, Nickel Alloy 601 and Inconel 601 are the primary materials of construction for:
Baskets, trays and fixtures for heat treatment
Tubes, muffle furnaces, stills, conveyor belts, chain curtains and flame shields for industrial furnaces
Pipes support grid barriers and ash handling systems for power generation equipment
Ignition and diffuser assembly in gas turbines for aerospace applications
While these are just some of the uses for Alloy 601, they illustrate the excellent thermal and electrical properties and ease of use of Nickel Alloy 601 and Inconel 601. GNEE Steel distributes Alloy 601 tubing, tubing, sheet, strip, plate, round and flat bars, forgings, hexagonal bars and wire rod.
We stock and sell Nickel Alloy 601 and Inconel 601 tube, tube, plate, strip, plate, round, flat, forgings, hex and wire.
