15Ni-15Co-3.1Mo is a maraging steel—a high-strength, low-carbon iron alloy strengthened by precipitation hardening rather than carbon content, making it exceptionally tough and weldable compared to conventional high-strength steels. This grade is used in aerospace structures, tooling, and demanding mechanical components where a combination of high strength, fracture toughness, and dimensional stability after heat treatment is critical. Engineers select maraging steels when conventional hardened alloy steels would be too brittle, when welding without embrittlement is essential, or when tight dimensional tolerances must be maintained through the hardening cycle.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 13.60 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 243 | ksi | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 229.2 | ksi | — |