Inconel 601 Pipe
Inconel 601 pipe
Inconel 601 pipe is a nickel-chromium alloy product prized for its exceptional resistance to high-temperature oxidation and corrosion, along with high mechanical strength.
We offer both seamless and welded forms in a variety of sizes.
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Properties and Specifications of Inconel 601 pipe
Inconel 601 (UNS N06601 / W.Nr. 2.4851) is a general-purpose engineering material with a composition primarily of nickel (58.0-63.0%), chromium (21.0-25.0%) and a small but effective addition of aluminum (1.0-1.7%).
Oxidation Resistance
Corrosion Resistance
Mechanical Strength
Processability
Element | Ni | Cr | Fe | Al | C | Mn | Si | S | Cu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Percentage | 58 – 63 | 21 – 25 | 14 – 16 | 1 – 1.7 | 0.1 Max | 1 Max | 0.5 Max | 0.015 Max | 1 Max |
Property | Tensile Strength (Rm) | Yield strength | Elongation | Hardness (Rockwell B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Metric (min) | 550 MPa | 205 MPa | 30% | 100–150 HB |
Imperial (min) | 80 ksi | 30 ksi | 30% | 60–80 HRB |
Temperature | 538°C (1000°F) | 760°C (1400°F) | 871°C (1600°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | ~331 MPa (48 ksi) | ~179 MPa (26 ksi) | ~103 MPa (15 ksi) |
Ultimate Tensile Strength | ~620 MPa (90 ksi) | ~234 MPa (34 ksi) | ~124 MPa (18 ksi) |
Common Specifications and Dimensions
Standards:
ASTM B167, ASME SB167, ASTM B829, ASME SB829, ASTM B517, ASTM B775, etc.
Sizes:
Available in sizes from 1/8″ NB to 12″ NB (Nominal Bore); seamless pipe is generally available up to 4″ NB, while larger sizes are available in welded construction.
Wall Thickness:
Ranges from SCH 5 to SCH XXS (including STD, SCH 40, SCH 80, etc.).
Form:
Available as seamless, welded (ERW, EFW), round, square, and rectangular pipes and tubes.
Heat Treating:
Used extensively for industrial furnace components such as radiant tubes, muffles, retorts, baskets, trays, and fixtures for annealing, carburizing, and nitriding.
Aerospace:
Utilized in jet engine igniters, combustion-can liners, and gas turbine components due to its strength at high temperatures.
Chemical and Petrochemical Processing:
Applications include catalyst support grids in nitric acid production, process heaters, condenser tubes, and air preheaters.
Power Generation:
Employed for superheater tube supports, grid barriers, and ash-handling systems.
Pollution Control: Used in combustion chambers in solid-waste incinerators and other pollution control equipment.
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