Alloy 718 Round Bar, Plate, Sheet and Coil

Inconel® 718 is a precipitation-hardening nickel-chromium alloy containing significant amounts of iron, columbium, and molybdenum, along with lesser amounts of aluminum and titanium. 718 materials maintain high strength and good ductility up to 1300°F (704°C). This alloy has relatively good weldability, formability, and excellent cryogenic properties compared to other precipitation hardening nickel alloys. The sluggish precipitation hardening response of this alloy allows it to be readily welded without hardening or cracking. Alloy 718 is non-magnetic. It maintains good corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance and is used for parts requiring high resistance to creep and stress rupture up to 1300°F (704°C) and oxidation resistance up to 1800°F (982°C).   
Alloy 718 Chemical Composition
  Element Percent by Weight
C Carbon 0.08 maximum
Mn Manganese 0.35 maximum
P Phosphorus 0.015 maximum
S Sulfur 0.015 maximum
Si Silicon 0.35 maximum
Cr Chromium 17.00 - 21.00
Ni Nickel 50.00 - 55.00
Mo Molybdenum 2.80 - 3.30
Nb Columbium 4.75 - 5.50
Ti Titanium 0.65 - 1.15
Al Aluminum 0.20 - 0.80
Co Cobalt 1.00 maximum
B Boron 0.006 maximum
Cu Copper 0.30 maximum
Ta Tantalum 0.05 maximum
Fe Iron Balance

Mechanical Properties and Yield Strength of Alloy 718

Product Yield Strength Max (0.2% Offset) Ultimate Tensile Strength Max Elongation (% in 2")
Sheet and Strip 80,000 psi (550 MPa) 14,000 (965 MPa) 30 (min)
Plate 105,000 psi (725 MPa) 150,000 (1,035 MPa) 30 (min)
Solution Treated plus Precipitation Heat Treatment
Yield Strength Min (0.2% Offset) Ultimate Tensile Strength Min Elongation (% in 2")
150,000 (1,035 MPa) 180,000 (1,240 MPa) 12 (min)
  Alloy 718 can be used in a variety of applications, here are just a few examples:
  • Gas turbine engine parts
  • Liquid fuel rocket motor components
  • Springs, fasteners
  • Cryogenic tanks
  • Pumps and valves
  • Tooling