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Preston Pipes and Alloys is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of Inconel 601 Sheet, Plate & Coil for industrial use. Each product is built to handle high heat, pressure, and corrosive gases. Inconel 601 is a nickel-chromium alloy designed to withstand high temperatures. It is highly resistant to oxidation, scale, and chemical exposure. This alloy's sheets, plates and coils retain its strength even after prolonged heating. The substance promotes clean surface stability, which minimizes scale buildup inside furnaces, and thermal systems. Inconel 601 is used in industries for gas handling, heat treatment and high-temperature processing because it retains strength and surface protection under extreme conditions.
This alloy is extremely easy to work with, making it suitable for formed parts, large structural plates, small precision strips and welded assemblies. It functions effectively in both oxidizing and neutral environments, and it continues to perform in circumstances containing carbon and nitrogen gases. As it has the right mix of strength, workability, and durability, Inconel 601 is an effective option for equipment, which performs at high temperatures.
Inconel 601 Sheet, Plate & Coil is widely used in high-heat process plants due to its strong mechanical profile. These products offer consistent performance in chemical, furnace, and gas handling operations.
- High-Temperature Performance: Inconel 601 can withstand extremely high temperatures for extended periods without losing mechanical integrity. The alloy tolerates continuous heat exposure without cracking or strength degradation. Its resistance to thermal fatigue prevents component failure during repeated heat cycles. This makes it suitable for heat treatment trays, tubes, muffles, and burner components that require constant high heat.
- Oxidation Resistance: The alloy forms a stable oxide layer that adheres tightly to the surface. This layer prevents spalling, scaling, or cracking even during rapid heating or cooling. It remains protective up to 1250°C, reducing surface contamination inside heat treatment systems and extending component lifespan.
- Corrosion Resistance: Inconel 601 resists carburization, nitriding, and sulfur-bearing gases commonly found in chemical plants and refineries. It also performs reliably in fuel-burning environments, preventing metal loss and maintaining smooth surface conditions in corrosive atmospheres.
- Strength: The alloy provides high tensile, creep, and rupture strength at elevated temperatures while maintaining good ductility. It can be welded, formed, machined, and rolled into coils or sheet components without losing structural stability, making it ideal for load-bearing furnace applications.
Inconel 601 provides dependable service when exposed to heat, gas, and chemical media. It delivers reliable protection, longer component life, and less frequent maintenance.
- Improved Lifespan in Heat Exposure: The alloy withstands constant heating inside furnaces and reactors. Its resistance to breakdown reduces the need for frequent replacement. Stable performance helps manufacturers maintain smooth operation in high-temperature systems without shutdowns caused by part failure.
- Enhanced Corrosion Protection: Inconel 601 performs reliably in environments with carburizing or sulfur-bearing conditions. Equipment maintains cleaner internal surfaces and experiences reduced metal decay, extending service life and minimizing unexpected shutdowns due to erosion or chemical damage.
- Easy Fabrication and Forming: The alloy can be formed into sheet metal components, large plates, or thin coils. It supports machining and welding to meet custom furnace or thermal system designs, allowing engineers to use a single alloy across multiple system components.
- Low Maintenance Requirement: Stable oxidation film formation minimizes surface cleaning and protects against scale buildup. The material retains mechanical integrity over long operating periods, helping reduce repair frequency and keep operational costs low.
Industries choose Inconel 601 for continuous high-temperature operations, gas processing, and furnace-based manufacturing. The alloy suits systems that depend on heat transfer, controlled atmospheres and high structural reliability.
- Heat Treatment and Furnace Components: Inconel 601 is widely used in trays, muffles, conveyor belts, burner nozzles, and radiant tubes. It prevents scaling and cracking inside furnace interiors even during prolonged heating cycles. High creep strength allows the material to support heavy loads within thermal processing units.
- Petrochemical and Gas Processing Units: The alloy is used in reactors, gas-handling ducts, catalyst support grids, and high-temperature piping systems. Resistance to sulfur-bearing and high-temperature gases prevents surface corrosion, enabling safe and reliable operation in fuel processing plants and refinery environments.
- Thermal Processing Systems: Inconel 601 is suitable for insulation covers, heat shields, and system hardware exposed to rapid temperature fluctuations. It maintains structural stability during quenching, heating, and gas flow, supporting both continuous and intermittent thermal processing applications.
- Power Generation Equipment: The alloy is used in steam and gas turbines for combustion liners, insulation rings, and flame protectors. Excellent oxidation resistance keeps components stable, extending turbine service life, ensuring consistent energy output, and improving safety by preventing scaling within combustion zones.
These products are offered in a wide range of thicknesses, finishes, and hardness grades to match industrial needs. Custom sizes are also available for specialized furnace and processing designs.
| Standard | ASTM B168 / ASME SB168 |
| Material Grade | Inconel 601 (UNS N06601, W.Nr. 2.4851) |
| Size | 1000 mm x 2000 mm, 1220 mm x 2440 mm, 1500 mm x 3000 mm, 2000 mm x 2000 mm, 2000 mm x 4000 mm |
| Thickness Range | 0.3 to 1200 mm or as required |
| Length | 2000 mm to 6000 mm (cut-to-size available) |
| Technique | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled, Forged |
| Hardness | Soft, hard, half hard, spring hard (as required) |
| Form | Coils, Foils, Rolls, Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Strip, Flats, Blank (Circle) |
| Packing | Packed in Wooden Boxes, Bubble wraps, Steel Strips Bundled, or as per Customers Requests |
| Testing and Documents | Mill Test Certificates, EN 10204 3.1, Chemical Reports, Mechanical Reports, Destructive Test Report, Non Destructive Test Reports, PMI Test Reports, Visual Inspection Reports, Third Party Inspection Reports, NABL Approved Lab Reports |
| Size (inches) | Size (mm) |
| 3/16" | 4.8 mm |
| 1/4" | 6.3 mm |
| 3/8" | 9.5 mm |
| 1/2" | 12.7 mm |
| 5/8" | 15.9 mm |
| 3/4" | 19 mm |
| 1" | 25.4 mm |
| 1 1/4" | 31.8 mm |
| 1 1/2" | 38.1 mm |
| 1 3/4" | 44.5 mm |
| 2" | 50.8 mm |
| Gauge | 14 | 8 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Weight (lb/ft²) | 3.15 | 6.93 | 0.756 | 2.52 | 1.008 | 2.016 | 5.04 | 1.512 | 1.26 | 4.41 | 5.67 |
| Thickness (inch) | Thickness (mm) |
| 1 3/4 | 44.5 |
| 1 | 25.4 |
| 2 | 50.8 |
| 3 | 76.2 |
| 3/16 | 4.8 |
| 1/4 | 6.3 |
| 3/8 | 9.5 |
| 1/2 | 12.7 |
| 5/8 | 15.9 |
| 1 1/2 | 38.1 |
| 2 1/2 | 63.5 |
| 3/4 | 19 |
| 1 1/4 | 31.8 |
Inconel 601 Sheet Metal
ASTM B168 Type 601 Perforated Sheet
Inconel 601 Chequered Plate
Inconel 601 Plain Sheet
Inconel 601 Cold Rolled Sheet
UNS N06601 Hot Rolled Plate
Inconel 601 Strip
Inconel 601 Coil
Inconel 601 Foil
Inconel 601 Shim Sheet
Inconel 601 Shim Stock
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| Element | Content |
| Nickel | 58.0 – 63.0 |
| Chromium | 21.0 – 25.0 |
| Iron | Remainder |
| Aluminum | 1.0 – 1.7 |
| Carbon | 0.10 max. |
| Manganese | 1.0 max. |
| Sulfur | 0.015 max. |
| Silicon | 0.50 max. |
| Copper | 1.0 max. |
| Form and Condition | Hardness, Rb | Tensile Strength (ksi) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (ksi) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) |
| Rod and Bar, Hot-Finished | 85–120 | 85–120 | 585–825 | 35–100 | 240–690 | 60–15 |
| Rod and Bar, Annealed | 80–115 | 80–115 | 550–790 | 30–60 | 205–415 | 70–40 |
| Plate, Annealed | 80–100 | 80–100 | 550–690 | 30–45 | 205–310 | 65–45 |
| Sheet, Cold-Rolled | 115–190 | 115–190 | 790–1310 | 100–175 | 690–1205 | 20–2 |
| Sheet, Annealed | 85–100 | 85–100 | 585–690 | 30–50 | 205–345 | 55–35 |
| Strip, Cold-Rolled | 115–190 | 115–190 | 790–1310 | 100–175 | 690–1205 | 20–2 |
| Strip, Annealed | 85–100 | 85–100 | 585–690 | 30–50 | 205–345 | 55–35 |
| Property | Value |
| Density | 8.1 g/cm³ |
| Melting Range | 1360–1411 °C |
| Specific Heat (21 °C) | 448 J/kg·°C |
| Curie Temperature | < –196 °C |
| STANDARD | WERKSTOFF NR. | UNS | JIS | BS | GOST | AFNOR | EN |
| Inconel 601 | 2.4851 | N06601 | NCF 601 | NA 49 | XH60BT | NC23FeA | NiCr23Fe |
Inconel 601 sheets and plates are used in heat treat trays, furnace parts, burner nozzles, high-temperature ducts, and gas turbine gear. The alloy performs exceptionally well in oxidative and hot gas conditions.
The alloy maintains its protective oxide layer during repeated heating and cooling cycles. It resists cracking and metal fatigue.
Inconel 601 coils range from 0.1 mm thin strips to wider industrial coils used in formed furnace components.
Inconel 601 forms a stable oxide layer up to 1250°C, preventing scaling, spalling, and surface degradation.
Pricing depends on thickness, width, surface finish, coatings, fabrication requirements, heat treatment, and custom sizes.