Aermet® 100 is an ultra-high-strength martensitic steel offering exceptional hardness, strength (280 ksi tensile), ductility, and fracture toughness (115-130 MPa√m). Designed for critical aerospace and defense applications requiring high fracture toughness and excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance. Used in landing gear, jet engine shafts, fasteners, structural members, and armor.
1. Product Specifications & Physical DataAvailable Forms: Round bar, hollow bar, sheet, plate, weld wire, billet . Specifications: AMS 6532, UNS K92580 .
| Chemical Composition (Weight %) | Value |
|---|
| Nickel (Ni) | 11.0 - 12.0 | | Cobalt (Co) | 13.0 - 15.0 | | Chromium (Cr) | 2.5 - 3.5 | | Molybdenum (Mo) | 1.0 - 1.5 | | Carbon (C) | 0.21 - 0.25 | | Iron (Fe) | Balance |
| Physical & Mechanical Properties | Value |
|---|
| Density | 7.86 g/cm³ | | Modulus of Elasticity | 190-200 GPa | | Tensile Strength (min.) | 1930 MPa (280 ksi) | | Yield Strength (min.) | 1720 MPa (250 ksi) | | Elongation (min.) | 12% | | Fracture Toughness (K₁c) | 115-130 MPa√m | | Hardness (Heat Treated) | 53-56 HRC |
2. Operating Conditions & Selection CriteriaFracture Toughness: K₁c 115-130 MPa√m at 250 ksi yield—significantly higher than conventional ultra-high-strength steels SCC Resistance: Excellent stress corrosion cracking resistance; superior to 300M Fatigue Strength: Outstanding properties for landing gear and rotating components Service Temperature: Maintains properties up to 315°C (600°F) Initial Condition: Supplied normalized and overaged (max 372 HB) for machinability
3. Fabrication & Material Comparison| Comparison | Aermet®100 | 300M | 4340 |
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| Tensile Strength | 280 ksi | 270 ksi | 180 ksi | | Fracture Toughness | 115-130 MPa√m | 50-70 MPa√m | 50-70 MPa√m | | SCC Resistance | Excellent | Moderate | Poor |
4. ApplicationsLanding gear components, struts, axles Jet engine shafts, drive shafts Ultra-high-strength fasteners Structural members, armor plate Structural tubing, torque tubes
Contact ZYTC Alloy for certified AMS 6532 Aermet® 100 materials with complete traceability, certificates, and competitive pricing. Available in round bar, hollow bar, sheet, plate, wire, and billet for aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial applications. Email: daisy@zytcsteel.com WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 17335753350 |