17Ni-12Co-2.3Mo-1.8Ti is a precipitation-hardening maraging steel engineered for ultra-high strength with controlled toughness, relying on intermetallic phase formation (rather than carbon) to achieve its strength profile. This composition is used in aerospace structures, high-performance tooling, and precision instrumentation where weight savings and fatigue resistance are critical; it is particularly valued over conventional steels because it combines exceptionally high strength with better fracture toughness and weldability due to its very low carbon content, making it suitable for thick-section applications that would become brittle in carbon-hardened alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 9.300 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 353.4 | ksi | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 345.4 | ksi | — |