HP Alloy 601
HP Alloy 601
HP Alloy 601
Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy
Heat and Corrosion
Resistant Alloy 601
Alloy 601 Nickel-chromium-iron alloy 601 is a general-purpose
engineering material for applications that require resistance to High Performance
Product heat and corrosion. The outstanding characteristic of alloy 601 Alloys can make hot
Description is its resistance to high-temperature oxidation. The alloy also rolled, cold worked, and
has good resistance to aqueous corrosion, has high mechanical strain hardened high
strength, and is readily formed, machined, and welded. performance stainless
steel bars in-house now.
The limiting chemical composition of alloy 601 is listed in Table 1. The composition
is a face-centered-cubic solid solution with a high degree of metallurgical stability. Ask for our GFM Bulletin
The alloy’s nickel base, in conjunction with a substantial chromium content, provides for more information
resistance to many corrosive media and high-temperature environments. Oxidation about our bar processing
resistance is further enhanced by the aluminum content. capabilities. We have
expanded to enhance
Nominal Chemistry product availability.
Ni Cr C Mn Si S Fe HPA also has a full line of
high strength nickel based
Max 63.0 25.0 0.10 1.0 1.0 0.015 Bal
alloys.
Min 58.0 21.0
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Alloy 601
Characteristics Machining Data
• The most important property of Alloy 601 is
resistance to oxidation at very high temperatures Carbide tools are suggested for rates better than 50% of
up to 1250°C. Even under severe conditions such Type 304.
as, cyclical heating and cooling. This is possible
due to Alloy 601 having a tightly adherent oxide Machining
layer which is resistant against spalling. Suggested starting rates are:
Type
• Resistance to carburization is good, also resistant Roughing - 0.15" depth, 0.015"/rev
to carbon nitriding conditions.
Single Point feed -175 SFM
• Due to high chromium and some aluminum turning : Finishing - 0.025" depth, 0.007"/rev
content, good resistance in oxidizing sulfur feed - 200 SFM
bearing atmospheres at elevated temperatures is
demonstrated. 1/4" Dia hole - 0.004"/rev feed - 60 SFM
Drilling : 1/2" Dia hole - 0.007"/rev feed - 60 SFM
3/4" Dia hole - 0.010"/rev feed - 60 SFM
Specifications
Form Standard Reaming : Feed - same as drilling - 100 SFM
Metal Type UNS N06601
Roughing - 0.25" depth - 0.007"/tooth
Bar ASTM B166 Din 17752
Side and Slot feed - 125SFM
Wire
Milling : Finishing - 0.050" depth - 0.009"/tooth
Sheet ASTM B168 Din 17750
feed - 140SFM
Plate ASTM B168 Din 17750
Fitting These rates are for carbide tools,
Forging Din 17754 Type C-2 for roughing, drilling and reaming.
Weld Wire FM 82
Weld Electrode FM 617
Din 2.4851
Applications
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heat treatments such as carburizing and carbon
nitriding.
• Refractory anchors, strand annealing and radiant
tubes, high velocity gas burners, wire mesh belts High Performance Alloys, Inc.
etc. 1985 E 500 N
Windfall, IN 46076
• Insulating cans in ammonia reformers and catalyst
(800) HPALLOY
support grids used in nitric acid production. (800) 472-5569
• Thermal reactors in exhaust system of petrol 765-945-8230
engines. Fax 765-945-8295
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