Alloy 718
Data Sheet
Quick Facts
• Nickel Chromium alloy
• Available in a variety of conditions
• High strength
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Combination of excellent mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures
• Outstanding weldability with resistance to post-weld cracking
• Excellent creep-rupture strength at temperatures up to 700°C (1300°F)
• Commonly referred to as Inconel® 718
Alloy 718 is a high strength, corrosion resistant nickel chromium alloy, initially developed for the
aerospace industry and still considered the material of choice for the majority of aircraft engine
components. Its excellent strength and corrosion resistance have been recognised by the oil industry
and it is now widely used in this field.
Typical Applications
Typical applications in the oil industry are gate valves, choke stems, fasteners, tubing hangers and fire
safe valves. In the aerospace and power generation industries this grade is also used for gas turbines,
aircraft engines, fasteners and other high strength applications.
Stock Range
We stock a comprehensive range of sizes between 12.7mm and 284mm diameter round bar but can
convert this to enable us to supply flat, rings, blocks and slabs.
Material is stocked in three heat treatment conditions:-
• Solution annealed and aged in accordance with API 6ACRA
• Annealed in accordance with AMS 5662
• Annealed and aged in accordance with AMS 5663
Primarily manufactured in: Europe, US
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Industry Specifications
• ASTM B637
• UNS N07718
• API 6ACRA
• AMS 5662/5663
• NACE MR0175/ISO15156
Material may also be supplied to Customer specifications, subject to enquiry
Melting Practices
• VIM/ESR or VAR
• EF/AOD or VOD/VAR
• Triple Melted
Chemical Analysis
Alloy 718 is hardened by the precipitation of secondary nickel- (aluminium, titanium, niobium) phases
giving the alloy a combination of high strength and good corrosion resistance.
Chemical Composition of Alloy 718 for Aerospace:
Nb +
C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Ti Al Co B Cu Fe -
Ta
Min - - - - - 17.0 50.0 2.80 4.75 0.65 0.20 - - - Bal %
Ma
0.08 0.35 0.35 0.015 0.015 21.0 55.0 3.30 5.50 1.15 0.80 1.0 0.006 0.30 - %
x
Machinability
Alloy 718 can be readily machined but due to its high strength and work hardening characteristics,
tooling, operating speeds and coolants should be considered. Machining in the age hardened condition
improves the surface finish and chip action, whereas machinability and tool life are improved when
machining material in the solution annealed condition.
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Material Conditions
There are generally two heat treatments used for Alloy 718:
• Solution annealed between 1021 – 1038°C (1870°F - 1900°F) followed by rapid cooling and
precipitation hardened around 778°C (1432°F)
• Solution annealed between 941 - 1010°C (1726°F - 1850°F) followed by rapid cooling and
precipitation hardened at 718°C (1324°F) furnace cooled to 621°C (1150°F) for a further age
These provide either a combination of high strength, high fatigue and rupture life for use in aerospace
applications (often referred to as High Strength 718) or low temperature impact strength and hardness
meeting the requirements of NACE MR-01- 75/ISO15156 for use in oil field applications (often referred
to as API 6ACRA). However, the high strength version is being seen increasingly in the oil field
applications due to increasingly demanding environments.
Here is a summary of the differences:
Type Condition Applicable Specifications Typical Applications
API 6A 718 Solution API 6PA meeting NACE MR Gate Valves, choke stems,
0175
Oil Patch Annealed and Aged fasteners, tubing hangers
ASTM B637 (analysis only) and well head components
High strength/AMS Solution Annealed AMS 5662 Rotating parts, turbine
Aerospace blades, bearing, fasteners
Solution Annealed AMS 5663
and Aged
Corrosion Resistance
Alloy 718 has excellent corrosion resistance in a range of environments including sea water, HS2, CO2,
elemental sulphur and chloride ions over various temperatures. It is resistant to sulphide stress cracking
and is capable of passing the sulphide stress corrosion test in accordance with NACE TM 0177 Method
C solution A.
Typical results:
Critical Pitting Temperature 20-40°C (68-104°F) ASTM G48 Method C
Crevice Corrosion Temperature 15-30°C (59-30°F) ASTM G48 Method D
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Mechanical Properties
Tensile Yield (0.2% Elongation Reduction Charpy Impacts at -
(PSI offset), (PSI in 2" or of Area 60◦C (-76◦F)
Type Hardness
(MPA)) (MPA) Min) 4D min%
J (ft.lb)
<76.2mm dia: 61J
(45) min/68J(50)
Average
API 6ACRA 150,000 120,000 20 35 40 HRC
76.2mm to 254mm
Oil Patch (1034) (827) Max dia: 41J(30) min/ 47J
(35) average
>254mm dia: 37J (27)
min/41J (30) average
High
Strength/ 185,000 150,000 331HB
12 15
AMS (1275) (1034) Min
Aerospace
Physical Properties
Typical properties at room temperature
1260°C - 1336°C
Melting Range
(2300°F- 2437°F)
8.22 g/cm ³
Room Temp Density
(0.297 lb/in ³)
200 GPa
Young’s Modulus (Annealed)
(29.0 x 10ᶟKSI)
77.2 GPa
Shear Modulus (Annealed)
(11.2 x 10ᶟ KSI)
Poisson’s Ratio 0.294
11.4W/m.K
Thermal Conductivity
(79.1Btu-in./ft2hr.- °F)
435 Joules/kg-K
Specific Heat
(0.104 Btu/lb°F)
PREN 22.5
Magnetic Permeability @ 200
1.0011
Oersted
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All material we supply has full traceability with inspection certification in accordance with BS EN
10402 3.1. We can supply material with intent of BS EN 10402 3.2 inspection certification on
request. We have onsite PCN and SNT Level II inspectors who can test material to your
requirements.
All information included in this sheet is intended as a guide only and is correct to the best of our
knowledge.
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