0.05C 5.2Cr-1.8Mo-11.7Ni Low Alloy Steel
metalThis is a precipitation-hardened nickel-chromium-molybdenum low-alloy steel, strengthened by aluminum and titanium additions that form intermetallic phases (likely γ″ Ni₃Al). The high nickel content (~12%) combined with chromium and molybdenum provides excellent corrosion resistance and thermal fatigue resistance, positioning it as a high-strength, corrosion-resistant material suitable for demanding aerospace and oil & gas applications. Engineers select this alloy over conventional steels or stainless grades when superior strength-to-weight ratio, environmental cracking resistance, and thermal cycling durability are critical—typical in landing gear, fasteners, pump shafts, and subsea equipment exposed to corrosive or cyclic thermal stress.
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | — | ksi | — | — |