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Alloy 718

UNS N07718

Alloy 718 material

nickel alloybar / forging

Key Engineering Metrics

Instant specifications summary for Alloy 718

Yield Strength💪
1030.0MPa
Min specified
Tensile Strength🏋️
1240.0MPa
Ultimate min
Carbon Eq. (CE)🧪
N/A
IIW Formula
P-No. / Group⚙️
-
ASME Sec. IX
Flange Group🛡️
N/A
ASME B16.5
MDMT Curve❄️
Refer to
ASME B31.3

General Specifications & Standard Data

Alloy 718
Standard Specification
Alloy 718
Grade / Designation
Alloy 718
UNS Designation
N07718
ASME P-No. / Group No.
Unassigned
ASME B31.3 MDMT Curve
Refer to ASME B31.3 Fig 323.2.2A

Minimum Design Metal Temperature rules for impact testing exemption under ASME B31.3 paragraph 323.2.2.

Mechanical Properties

Room Temp (20°C / 68°F)
Yield-to-Tensile Ratio83%
Yield Strength (1030.0 MPa)Tensile Strength (1240.0 MPa)
Density
8190kg/m³
Min Yield
1030.0MPa
Min Tensile
1240.0MPa
Elastic Modulus
200GPa
Elongation (min)
25%
Thermal Expansion
13.5µm/m·K
Thermal Cond.
12W/m·K
Poisson’s Ratio
0.3

Allowable Stress Data (ASME B31.3 Table A-1)

asme-b31-3

Allowable Stress vs Temperature

ASME B31.3 / BPVC Section II Part D Reference Curve

Max: 137.9 MPaRange: 38° - 500°
Creep Range (≥400°)9010411813214616038°150°250°350°450°500°Stress (MPa)
Temperature (°C)Allowable Stress (MPa)% of Room Temp Rating
38137.9100%
100137.9100%
150137.9100%
200131.095%
250122.088%
300115.083%
350112.081%
400108.078%
450105.076%
500102.074%

Chemical Composition (% Weight)

Heat & Product Analysis
Ni
50–55%
Cr
17–21%
Nb
4.75–5.5%
Mo
2.8–3.3%

🛡️ Service Compatibility

Severe Acid & Corrosiveexcellent

Exceptional resistance to hydrofluoric, hydrochloric, and hot sulfuric acids.

High Temp Oxidation / Carburizationexcellent

Maintains mechanical strength and oxidation resistance up to 1000°C.

🔥 Welding & Heat Treatment

Weldabilityeasy
Preheat Requirements

10°C min; preheat required for heavy wall thickness per ASME B31.3.

PWHT Requirements

Required if nominal wall thickness t > 19mm (0.75 in) per ASME B31.3 Table 331.1.1.

Charpy Impact Test (CVN)

Exempt down to -29°C (-20°F) per B31.3 Fig 323.2.2A. Impact test required if MDMT is lower.

⚠️ Engineering Verification Notice

Material property data provided is for preliminary engineering reference. Always verify properties against the latest ASME BPVC Section II, ASTM material specification, and Material Test Report (MTR/MTC).

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