This is a low-alloy martensitic steel with exceptional nickel content (17.4%) and molybdenum (0.6%) additions, plus significant titanium and aluminum for strengthening and age-hardening effects. The extremely low carbon content (0.05%) combined with this alloying strategy produces a material designed for high-strength applications requiring good toughness and corrosion resistance—typical of aerospace-grade or ultra-high-strength structural steels. This composition family appears optimized for applications demanding both strength and damage tolerance where conventional high-carbon steels would be too brittle, making it competitive with premium alloy steels in demanding industries where failure is not an option.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 9.000 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.840 | GPa | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 1.737 | GPa | — |