Nickel Alloy Inconel 601 vs N06060
Nickel Alloy · grade comparison
Nickel Alloy Inconel 601 and N06060 are both nickel alloy grades. Inconel 601 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for N06060, about 13% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi). Inconel 601 is lighter (8.11 g/cm³ vs 8.47 g/cm³ for N06060) and Inconel 601 runs hotter in service (1,150°C vs 1,000°C continuous).
Inconel 601Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.
Inconel 601 vs N06060: 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Reduction in Area 60% · Hardness, Brinell 150 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 80 HRB · Hardness, Vickers 160 HV
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)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Latent Heat of Fusion
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 78 / 100
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
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 13 kg CO₂/kg · Typical Recycled Content 40%
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 | Inconel 601 | N06060 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 3 finishes: Gold Plating, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
Inconel 601 vs N06060 — frequently asked
Is Inconel 601 stronger than N06060?
Yes. Inconel 601 has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for N06060 — about 13% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 620 MPa (89.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Inconel 601 or N06060?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, Inconel 601 or N06060?
Inconel 601, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 20/100 for N06060.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Inconel 601 and N06060 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.