UNS N07718

Inconel 718

Precipitation-hardening nickel-iron-chromium alloy with very high yield strength to ~700 C.

Material overview

Inconel 718 belongs to the Nickel-Based Alloys section of the catalog. Precipitation-hardening nickel-iron-chromium alloy with very high yield strength to ~700 C. The technical review record highlights Exceptionally high yield, tensile and creep-rupture strength, good weldability with age-hardening response, and resists post-weld cracking. Listed applications include Gas-turbine discs, shafts and blades, high-strength fasteners, oilfield downhole tools, and cryogenic storage. The dataset currently includes 16 property records covering chemical composition, mechanical properties, and physical properties. Standards and product forms associated with the grade include B637, GB/T 15007, and GB/T 14992 and Bar / Rod, Forged Product, and Plate. Final material properties and delivery conditions must be verified against the applicable specification and inspection documents.

Key characteristics

  • Exceptionally high yield, tensile and creep-rupture strength
  • good weldability with age-hardening response
  • resists post-weld cracking

Typical applications

  • high-strength fasteners
  • oilfield downhole tools
  • cryogenic storage

Grade names and equivalents

Alloy 718genericGH4169equivalentNCr19FeNbMoequivalent

Technical properties

Typical values are for reference only. Final chemistry, mechanical properties, heat treatment, dimensions, inspection, and documentation are confirmed against the applicable specification and MTC/COA before order acceptance.

Chemical composition

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
Ni50.0-55.0wt%Typical value
Cr17.0-21.0wt%Typical value
Febalancewt%Typical value
Nb4.75-5.50wt%Typical value
Mo2.8-3.3wt%Typical value
Ti0.65-1.15wt%Typical value
Al0.20-0.80wt%Typical value
C0.08 maxwt%Typical value
Mn0.35 maxwt%Typical value
Si0.35 maxwt%Typical value

Mechanical properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
Tensile strengthmin 1240MPaSolution + aged
Yield strength 0.2%min 1034MPaSolution + aged
Elongationmin 12%Solution + aged
Hardness331-429HBSolution + aged

Physical properties

PropertyValueUnitCondition / standard
Density8.19g/cm3Typical
Melting range1260-1336CTypical

Standards and specifications

Standard Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings, and FastenersSpecification for Nickel and Nickel Alloy Wrought ProductsClassification and Designation for Superalloys

Forms, applications, and capabilities

Product forms

Industries

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