0.05C 8.3Cr-1.8Mo-9.9Ni Low Alloy Steel
metalThis is a ultra-high-strength low-alloy steel characterized by very low carbon content (0.05%) combined with significant chromium (8.3%), nickel (9.9%), and molybdenum (1.8%) additions, plus notable aluminum (1.39%) for precipitation hardening. The composition targets exceptional strength-to-weight performance with improved toughness and corrosion resistance compared to conventional high-strength steels, making it suitable for aerospace, defense, and critical structural applications where weight savings and reliability are paramount. This material family is particularly valued in applications demanding both extreme strength and damage tolerance, where traditional martensitic hardened steels would be brittle or prone to stress-corrosion cracking.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | — | ksi | — | — |