# Inconel 601

*N06601 · NS3103*

> Ni-Cr-Fe alloy with aluminum addition for superior oxidation resistance to 1180°C.

Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy with an aluminum addition that provides superior oxidation resistance at extremely high temperatures. It forms a tenacious aluminum oxide scale under cyclic heating conditions, making it ideal for furnace components and radiant tubes.

## Key features

- Oxidation resistant to 1180°C
- Excellent thermal cycling resistance
- Forms protective Al₂O₃ scale
- Good in carburizing environments
- Spall-resistant oxide layer

## Applications

- Radiant furnace tubes
- Heat-treating baskets and fixtures
- Combustion chamber components
- Thermal oxidizer systems
- Petrochemical reformers

## Standards

- ASTM B166
- ASTM B167
- ASTM B168
- AMS 5715