11Ni-13Co Maraging Steel
metal11Ni-13Co maraging steel is an iron-based ultra-high-strength alloy strengthened through precipitation hardening of intermetallic phases rather than carbon content, enabling exceptional strength with retained toughness and weldability. It is widely deployed in aerospace structures (landing gear, fasteners, structural forgings), tooling for high-performance applications (injection mold cores, extrusion dies), and precision automotive components where weight savings and fatigue resistance are critical. Engineers select this alloy when conventional quenched-and-tempered steels prove insufficient, as maraging steels deliver outstanding strength-to-weight ratios, superior fracture toughness, minimal distortion during heat treatment, and the ability to be welded without loss of mechanical properties—advantages especially valuable in weight-constrained and high-reliability environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | — | Pa | — | — |