13Cr-8Ni is a precipitation-hardening austenitic stainless steel that combines chromium and nickel for corrosion resistance with aluminum and molybdenum additions to enable age-hardening strengthening. This alloy occupies a niche between standard 300-series austenitic stainless steels and martensitic precipitation-hardening grades, offering improved strength-to-weight ratios without sacrificing toughness. It is used in aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial applications where both corrosion resistance and elevated strength are critical, particularly in components that must operate at moderate temperatures without the brittleness typical of fully martensitic designs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 17.80 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 1.511 | GPa | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 1.344 | GPa | — |