NAS 601 (UNS N06601)

NAS Heat-Resistant Nickel Alloy

NAS 601 (NCF 601, UNS N06601) is a nickel-chromium alloy with an addition of aluminum that provides high
mechanical properties at elevated temperatures, and superior resistance to oxidation, carburization and sulfuriza-
tion. It excels particularly in descaling resistance in cyclic oxidation applications with a high temperature variation,
and is therefore used in various parts for heat treatment furnaces, diesel vehicle glow plugs, and the like. Nippon
Yakin supplies this product in plate, sheet, and strip forms.

Grade/Standard

NAS JIS G4902 ASTM B168 EN 10095

NAS 601 NCF 601 UNS N06601 2.4851

Chemical Composition
[wt %]
C Si Mn P S Ni Cr Cu Al Ti B Fe
Specification 58.00~ 21.00~ 1.00~
0.10 0.50 1.00 0.030 0.015 1.00 Bal.
(NCF 601) 63.00 25.00 1.70
Specification 58.0~ 21.0~ 1.0~
0.10 0.5 1.0 0.015 1.00 Bal.
(UNS N06601) 63.0 25.0 1.7
Specification 0.03~ 58.00~ 21.00~ 1.00~
(EN 2.4851) 0.50 1.00 0.020 0.015 0.50 0.50 0.006 18.00
0.10 63.00 25.00 1.70

Physical Properties

Density [g/cm3] 8.07

Specific heat [J/kg . K] 451
Electrical resistivity [ . cm] 119
Thermal conductivity [W/m . K] 11.1
-6
Average coefficient of thermal expansion [10 /C] 30~100C 13.6
30~300C 14.6
30~500C 15.1
30~700C 15.9
30~900C 16.7
Youngs modulus [MPa] 20.6 104
Magnetism None
Melting range [C] 1345~1384
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Mechanical Properties

Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature

0.2% proof stress Tensile strength Elongation Hardness

[MPa] [MPa] [%] [HB] [HRB]

Specification (NCF 601) 195 550 30

Specification (UNS N06601) 205 550 30
Specification (EN 2.4851) 205 550~750 30 220
Hot-rolled plate 299 660 48 163
Example
Cold-rolled sheet 340 690 44 83

High Temperature Strength

Results of high-temperature tensile test

1000 200

0.2% Tensile
Elongation
proof stress strength

800 160
0.2% proof stress [MPa]
Tensile strength [MPa]

600 120

Elongation [%]

400 80

200 40

0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Temperature [C]
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Heat Resistance

Continuous Oxidation Properties

Test time: 300hr

10000
Weight increase [g/m2]

1000C
1000 1100C
1200C

100

10

1
NAS 601 Type 304 Type 310S Alloy 800

Cyclic Oxidation Properties

Cyclic oxidation properties for NAS 601 are superior to Type 310S and Alloy 800. This makes NAS 601 optimal
for use in environments subjected to repeated heating and cooling.

10 1000C 10 1100C

0 0

-10 NAS 601 -10 NAS 601

Weight change [mg/cm2]

Weight change [mg/cm2]

-20 -20

-30 -30

-40 -40
Alloy 800 Alloy 800
-50 -50

-60 -60

-70 Type 304 -70 Type 304

Type 310S Type 310S
-80 -80

-90 -90
0 100 200 300 400 0 50 100 150 200
Number of cycles Number of cycles
Testing cycle: Each cycle was made up of holding at the test temperature for 30 minutes, then cooling for 10 minutes.

Fatigue Characteristics

An example of the fatigue properties are shown in the graph below for NAS 601 material, 1.5mm thick.
The sample had 459 MPa of 0.2% yield strength, 777 MPa of tensile strength, and 36% of elongation and was ground for finishing.

700
Stress amplitude [MPa]

600

500

400

300 Not ruptured

200
104 105 106 107 108
Rupture repeat count [N]
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Hot working is relatively easy with NAS 601. For hot working, temperature should
Workability
be between 1050 and 1200C, although light work may be done at temperature as
low as 850C. The temperature range between 650 and 850C should be avoided
as cracking may occur. After hot working, we also recommend cooling through the
temperature range of 500 to 800C as fast as possible to avoid carbide precipita-
tion. NAS 601 has superior cold workability, similar to Type 310S and Alloy 800.

Erichsen value [mm] Limiting drawing ratio Conical cup test value
NAS 601 11.7 2.18 2.18
Type 304 12.4 2.15 2.15
Type 310S 12.2 2.12 2.12
Alloy 800 11.4 2.18 2.18

As with standard austenitic stainless steels, NAS 601 may be welded using
Weldability
techniques such as TIG, MIG, and shield metal arc welding. For edge preparation,
mechanical cutting is desirable. Wide U- and V-groove angles should be used.
Care should be taken to ensure its welding portion is clean as NAS 601 is sensitive
to surface contamination.

After cold working, softening occurs at around 900C. If high temperature strength
Heat Treatment
is required, we recommend solution treatment at 1100 to 1200C. Cooling is done
with water, through air cooling may be used as well for thinner material. We recom-
mend cooling though the temperature range of 500 to 800C as fast as possible to
avoid carbide precipitation.

As a high-nickel alloy, NAS 601 is not as machinable as an austenitic stainless

Machinability
steel. A high-speed steel cutting tool may be used, though a sintered carbide tool
is recommended. Also, the feed speed should be somewhat reduced, aiming for
deep cutting. The recommended lathe feed speeds are as follows:
High-speed steel tool: 1050~1350mm/min
Sintered carbide tool: 3000~5250mm/min
After machine work, lubricants should be completely removed before welding or
heat treating.

Muffle furnaces, baskets and other furnace parts, industrial heat treatment furnace
Applications
parts, special glass melting furnace parts, automobile glow plug parts, automobile
exhaust gas sensor covers.

For more information, please contact:
Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Material Solutions Sales Department
San-Ei Bldg., 5-8, 1-chome Kyobashi, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 104-8365 Japan
TEL: +81-3-3273-4649 FAX: +81-3-3273-4642
E-Mail: inquiry@nyk.co.jp
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Note regarding the handling of property data:
The technical information contained in this product guide is representative
values obtained in property tests and other items used to explain the per-
formance of the product. With the exception of items specifically mentioned
as provisions of a Standard, the contents do not represent guaranteed
upper limit or lower limit values. The respective data given on this technical
information are typical examples and may be different in some cases from
the data obtained from the actual product. No responsibility shall, therefore,
be assumed for damages arising from using the technical information data.
This information is also subject to change in the future without notice. To
obtain the most recent information, please contact Nippon Yakin.

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