Nickel alloys
EU
2.4668 | NiCr19Fe19Nb5Mo3
US
Alloy 718 | UNS N07718
Precipitation hardening nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium alloy, excellent corrosion resistance, good mechanical properties when hot. Mainly used in the energy, aeronautical and aerospace sectors.
Alloy 718 nickel - 2.4668 - Available from stock
Alloy 2.4668, better known by the names Inconel 718and UNS N07718, is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum-niobium-based alloy.
Here’s our technical breakdown of this alloy:
- Europe: 2.4668 | NiCr19Fe19Nb5Mo3
- USA: Alloy 718 | UNS N07718
- Europe: EN 10302
- USA: AMS 5663 | AMS 5662 | ASTM B637 | B670 | AMS 5596 | AMS 5832
- Precipitation-hardenable: allowing it to achieve excellent mechanical properties, even at high temperatures.
- Excellent corrosion resistance: this alloy performs well in corrosive environments, reducing the risk of degradation.
- Good mechanical properties when hot: this alloy maintains good levels of strength and ductility at high temperatures, which is crucial for aeronautical and space applications.
- This alloy is treated via a precipitation hardening process, optimising its resistance to both high temperatures and corrosion for specific applications.
Properties
- Precipitation-hardenable: allowing it to achieve excellent mechanical properties, even at high temperatures.
- Excellent corrosion resistance: this alloy performs well in corrosive environments, reducing the risk of degradation.
- Good mechanical properties when hot: this alloy maintains good levels of strength and ductility at high temperatures, which is crucial for aeronautical and space applications.
Standards and Designations
Heat treatment
- This alloy is treated via a precipitation hardening process, optimising its resistance to both high temperatures and corrosion for specific applications.
Special advantages
Conclusion
Application
- Used in the energy, aeronautical and aerospace sectors, e.g. for gas turbines, rocket engines and structural components subject to extreme temperatures and pressure.
- Inconel 718 is known for its exceptional performance in heavy-duty settings. With its combination of hardness, corrosion resistance and good mechanical properties at high temperatures, it’s an ideal solution for critical needs in the energy, aeronautical and aerospace sectors.
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