Alloy 601 Material Data Sheets

APPLICATION

• Thermal processing
• Chemical processing
• Pollution control
• Aerospace
• Power generation

DESCRIPTION

Alloy 601 is a general-purpose engineering material for applications that require resistance to heat and corrosion. An outstanding characteristic of Alloy 601 is its resistance to high temperature oxidation. The alloy also has good resistance to aqueous corrosion, has high mechanical strength, and is readily formed, machined and welded. The limiting chemical composition of Alloy 601 is listed in Table 1. The composition is a face entered cubic solid solution with a high degree of metallurgical stability. The alloy’s nickel base, in conjunction with substantial chromium content, provides resistance to many corrosive media and high temperature environments. Oxidation resistance is further enhanced by the aluminium content

CORROSION RESISTANCE

The substantial nickel and chromium contents of Alloy 601 in conjunction with its content of aluminium give the alloy superior resistance to high temperature corrosion mechanisms. Of particular significance is its resistance to oxidation at temperatures up to 2200°F (1200°C). By virtue of its contents of chromium and aluminium, Alloy 601 offers unique resistance to oxide spalling under cyclic thermal conditions.

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