Inconel 601
Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy with aluminium added to improve oxidation resistance. It is used in high-temperature service where resistance to scaling and cyclic oxidation is important.
Inconel 601 Grade Information
Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy with aluminium added to improve oxidation resistance. It is used in high-temperature service where resistance to scaling and cyclic oxidation is important.
AMS5870G covers Alloy 601 flat products from 0.25 to 50.80 mm nominal thickness.
| Material specification | AMS 5870 |
|---|---|
| Material identification | N06601 |
| Product / supply condition | Solution heat treated. |
Inconel 601 Chemical Composition
Manufacturer alloy composition limits, mass %; selected elements only. These are not the complete acceptance limits of the standard on this page.
| Element / description | Mass % / reference value |
|---|---|
| Ni | 58.0–63.0 |
| Cr | 21.0–25.0 |
| Al | 1.0–1.7 |
| Fe | Remainder |
| C | 0.10 max |
Inconel 601 Mechanical Properties
Published reference values for the stated form and condition. Typical values are not specification acceptance limits.
| Product form / condition | Tensile (MPa) | 0.2% proof / yield (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Data basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.57 mm cold-rolled sheet, solution treated at 1180 °C; room temperature | 686 | 301 | 47 | Manufacturer typical test result; not a guaranteed minimum. |
Manufacturer reference data is shown for comparison. Use the selected AMS 5870 edition and certified material test results for acceptance. Confirm specimen direction, gauge length, thickness and heat treatment.
AMS 5870 Grade Reference
N06601
| Material specification | AMS 5870 |
|---|---|
| Source edition | AMS5870G (2024) |
| Product / supply condition | Solution heat treated. |
| Specification information | The AMS title includes titanium in the nominal chemistry. The general Alloy 601 bulletin below is not a complete AMS5870 chemistry table. |
| Comparison tables | View the AMS 5870 comparison tables |
| Material overview | View Inconel 601 in Materials |
| Publisher reference | AMS 5870 publisher reference |
| Source reference | Special Metals — INCONEL alloy 601 technical bulletin, Tables 1 and 8 |
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