18Ni-13Co-2.1Mo-1.9Ti is a precipitation-hardening (maraging) steel engineered for exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and toughness without requiring quenching, achieved through controlled aging of a soft, machinable austenitic matrix. This alloy is critical in aerospace and defense applications where extreme strength combined with damage tolerance and dimensional stability are non-negotiable, particularly in landing gear, missile bodies, and structural forgings where traditional quenched-and-tempered steels would be brittle or difficult to machine to final dimensions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 9.300 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 347.8 | ksi | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 338.1 | ksi | — |