Description
Alloy Geek Mar247 Standard
Chemical Composition Ranges of Mar247:
- Nickel (Ni): Approximately 55.0%
- Cobalt (Co): Approximately 12.0%
- Chromium (Cr): Approximately 14.0%
- Molybdenum (Mo): Approximately 4.0%
- Tungsten (W): Approximately 4.0%
- Titanium (Ti): Approximately 1.5%
- Aluminum (Al): Approximately 2.5%
- Iron (Fe): Limited to 5.0% max
- Other Elements: Traces of other elements like tantalum and hafnium
Key Properties:
- Exceptional High-Temperature Strength: Alloy Mar247 exhibits outstanding strength and durability at extremely high temperatures, making it ideal for demanding aerospace and power generation applications.
- Creep Resistance: This alloy resists deformation and strain even under prolonged exposure to high-stress, high-temperature conditions.
- Oxidation and Corrosion Resistance: Mar247 demonstrates excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosive environments, enhancing its longevity in extreme settings.
- Precision Casting: The composition of Mar247 allows for precise casting, enabling the production of complex and intricately designed components.
- Unique Thermal Stability: What sets Mar247 apart is its exceptional thermal stability, which makes it particularly well-suited for use in gas turbine engine components subjected to extreme heat and stress.
Other Names for Alloy Mar247:
- Maraging 247
- Maraging Steel 247
- UNS S24700
Unique Characteristics: Alloy Mar247, also known as Maraging 247, stands out within the maraging steel family due to its remarkable combination of high-temperature strength, creep resistance, and thermal stability. While other maraging steels offer impressive performance characteristics, Mar247's ability to maintain its strength and structural integrity under prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures is what makes it a preferred choice for critical applications in the aerospace and power generation industries. Its resistance to creep, oxidation, and corrosion further solidifies its reputation as a top-tier alloy for components in gas turbine engines, rocket propulsion systems, and other high-temperature environments where reliability is paramount.
XRF Samples are thinner samples approximately 1/4 inch thick. OES Standards are thicker in nature and are approximately 1 inch thick. Please Contact Us if you would like to know the specific dimensions of a sample.
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