This is a high-nickel low-alloy steel combining modest carbon content (~0.05%) with significant chromium (5.1%), molybdenum (1.9%), and nickel (11.7%) additions, along with aluminum for precipitation strengthening. The composition targets enhanced corrosion resistance, toughness, and thermal stability—characteristic of aerospace-grade structural steels or maraging-class alloys used in demanding environments requiring both strength and environmental durability. Its balanced alloying strategy makes it suitable for high-performance applications where traditional carbon steels would degrade, and it offers a middle ground between conventional quenched-and-tempered steels and more expensive stainless or superalloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 15.00 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.414 | GPa | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 1.390 | GPa | — |