Nickel Alloy Inconel 718 - Properties and Applications by United Performance Metals

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Properties of Inconlel 718

Inconel 718 is a nickel-based super alloy that is well suited for applications requiring high strength in temperature ranges from cryogenic up to 1400°F. Inconel 718 also exhibits excellent tensile and impact strength.

Chemical Composition of Inconel 718

Typical chemical analysis of Inconel 718.

Element
Percentage
Carbon
0.08 max
Manganese
0.35 max
Phosphorus
0.015 max
Sulfur
0.015 max
Silicon
0.35 max
Chromium
17-21
Nickel
50-55
Molybdenum
2.80-3.30
Columbium
4.75-5.50
Titanium
0.65-1.15
Aluminum
0.20-0.80
Cobalt
1.00 max
Boron
0.006 max
Copper
0.30 max
Tantalum
0.05 max
Iron
Balance

Resistance to Corrosion and Oxidation of Inconel 718

Inconel 718 has good resistance to oxidation and corrosion at temperatures in the alloy’s useful strength range in atmospheres encountered in jet engines and gas turbine operations.

Physical Properties of Inconel 718

Typical physical properties of Inconel 718 are summarized in the table below.

Solution Treated
Solution Treated and Aged
Density
0.296 lb/in3 (8.192 g/cm3)
0.297 lb/in3 (8.22 g/cm3)
Specific Gravity
8.19
8.22
Melting Range
2500-2600°F
1370-1430°C

Thermal Conductivity of Inconel 718

The thermal conductivity at various temperatures for Inconel 718 are given in the following table.

Temperature Range
Co-Efficients
°C
°F
W/m.K
Btu.ft/ft2.hr.°F
0-100
532-212
6.5
11.2

Mechanical Properties

The room temperature strength of the Inconel 718 alloy is substantially increased by precipitation heat treatment as the following data indicate. These values are properties specified for sheet, strip and plate in AMS 5596 and AMS 5597.

Yield Strength
Min
(0.2% offset)
Ultimate Tensile Strength
Min
Elongation
(% in 2")
Sheet and strip
80,000 psi (550 MPa)
140,000 psi (965 MPa)
30 (min)
Plate
105,000 psi (725 MPa)
150,000 psi (1,035 MPa)
30 (min)

Solution trated plus precipitation heat treated.

Yield Strength
Min
(0.2% offset)
Ultimate Tensile Strength
Min
Elongation
(% in 2")
150,000 (1,035 MPa)
180,000 psi (1,240 MPa)
12 (min)

Typical short time tensile properties of Inconel 718 as a function of temperature are shown here for material solution treated and aged as follows:

  • Solution Treatment: 1800°F (982°C) 1 hour
  • Precipitation Treatment: 1325°F (718°C) 8 hours, Furnace Cool at 100°F (55°C) per hour to 1150°F (621°C) 8 hours

Standards

United Performance Metals Inconel 718 is supplied to AMS 5596/5597 and has a UNS designation N07718.

Applications of Inconel 718

Inconel 718 is typically used for:

  • Jet engine
  • Gas turbine operations

For sizes and availability of Inconel 718 contact United Performance Metals.

This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by United Perfomance Materials.

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Comments

  1. Venkat Yakatpure Venkat Yakatpure India says:

    Tensile and fatigue properties of Forged blink from IN 718 and comparision of vacuum cast CM247LC alloy.

  2. Dr Naveed Alam Dr Naveed Alam Islamic Republic of Pakistan says:

    i want to use inconal 718 at 2000 degree centigrade

  3. Dr Naveed Alam Dr Naveed Alam Islamic Republic of Pakistan says:

    how to increase temperature resistance
    by coating or by some heat treatment cycle

  4. Muralidhara Reddy Muralidhara Reddy India says:

    can i do cold working on  inconel 718 for production od hex bolt.

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