Nickel Alloy Haynes 230 vs Inconel 601
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Haynes 230 and Inconel 601 are both nickel alloy grades. Haynes 230 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Inconel 601, about 26% more; tensile strength follows at 870 MPa (126 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi). Haynes 230 is harder — 195 HB against 150 HB for Inconel 601 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. Inconel 601 is lighter (8.11 g/cm³ vs 8.97 g/cm³ for Haynes 230) and Inconel 601 conducts heat better (11.2 W/m·K vs 8.9 W/m·K). On the shop floor, Inconel 601 machines more easily (28 vs 18 out of 100).
Haynes 230Choose it when strength drives the design, or when surface hardness matters.
Inconel 601Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part is machined in volume.
Haynes 230 vs Inconel 601: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all nickel alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.31
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Max Service Temperature (continuous) 1,150°C2,102 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 320 L/kg38.3 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every nickel alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Haynes 230 | Inconel 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Haynes 230 vs Inconel 601 — frequently asked
Is Haynes 230 stronger than Inconel 601?
Yes. Haynes 230 has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for Inconel 601 — about 26% more. Tensile strength is 870 MPa (126 ksi) vs 690 MPa (100 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Haynes 230 or Inconel 601?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Haynes 230 or Inconel 601?
Inconel 601, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 18/100 for Haynes 230.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Haynes 230 and Inconel 601 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.