A Nickel-Chromium alloy with an addition of aluminium to give outstanding resistance to oxidation and other forms of high temperature corrosion.  It also has high mechanical properties at elevated temperatures.

Applications include petrochemical processing, industrial furnaces, gas turbine components and for heat treating equipment such as baskets, muffles and retorts.
　

Chemical Analysis of Alloy 601 C MN P S Si Cr Ni Mo Cu Co Cb+Ta Ti Al Fe Other Other  .1 1.0   .015  .5  21.0-25.0 58.0-63.0     1.0     1.0-1.7 bal     　 Specifications for Inconel 601 Sheet/Plate Round Bar Weld tube AMS 5870 ASME SB-168 AMS 5715