Nov 22 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Introduction
Super alloys or high performance alloys have good creep and oxidation resistance. They have the capacity to function in environments with high temperatures and mechanical stress, and also where high surface stability is required. They are divided into three types, which are cobalt-based, nickel-based, and iron-based alloys. They can be used at temperatures above 540°C (1000°F).
Inconel 601GC™ is a grain controlled version of Inconel 601. Nitrogen and zirconium are added to control the grain growth. The following datasheet gives an overview of Inconel 601GC™.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of Inconel 601GC™.
|
Elements |
Contents (%) |
|
Nickel, Ni |
58-63 |
|
Chromium, Cr |
21-25 |
|
Iron, Fe |
15 |
|
Copper, Cu |
1.0 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
1.0 |
|
Carbon, C |
1.0 |
|
Silicon, Si |
1.0 |
|
Aluminum, Al |
0.80-1.70 |
|
Nitrogen, N |
0.020-0.070 |
|
Zirconium, Zr |
0.070-0.25 |
|
Sulfur, S |
0.015 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of Inconel 601GC™ are given in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
8.11 g/cm³ |
0.293 lb/in³ |
|
Melting point |
1301-1368°C |
2374-2494°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of Inconel 601GC™ are outlined in the following table.
|
Mechanical Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength (annealed temper) |
586-689 MPa |
85000-100000 psi |
|
Yield strength (@ strain 0.200%, annealed temper) |
207-345 MPa |
30000-50000 psi |
|
Elongation at break |
35-55% |
35-55% |