About Alloy
9310 alloy is a high-strength, low-alloy steel renowned for its exceptional mechanical properties and versatility across demanding applications. It is primarily composed of carbon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, manganese, and silicon, each contributing to its robust performance characteristics. The alloy’s composition allows it to achieve high tensile and yield strengths, which are crucial for parts subjected to significant loads and stress. Its high nickel content enhances toughness, ensuring that it maintains its structural integrity under dynamic and high-stress conditions. Chromium and molybdenum further improve the steel’s hardenability, making it capable of being hardened deeply through heat treatment processes such as carburizing and quenching, followed by tempering.
9310 alloy is widely utilized in the aerospace industry for components such as gears, shafts, and landing gear parts, where its combination of high strength and excellent fatigue resistance is essential for performance and safety. In the automotive sector, it is commonly used in high-performance engine parts, including crankshafts and transmission components, where durability and reliability are critical. Its robust properties also make it suitable for military and defense applications, including weapon systems and armored vehicles, where it must withstand extreme conditions and stresses. Additionally, the alloy finds applications in various industrial equipment where high load capacity and resistance to wear are necessary for reliable operation.
The alloy’s ability to resist fatigue and wear under cyclic loading conditions makes it an excellent choice for applications subjected to repetitive stress. However, its advanced properties come with some trade-offs, such as higher cost and challenging machinability, which may require specialized equipment and techniques. Despite these challenges, 9310 alloy remains a preferred material for high-performance applications due to its impressive balance of strength, toughness, and resistance to wear and fatigue. Its versatile nature ensures that it continues to be a valuable material across various high-stress and demanding environments, where performance and reliability are paramount.
Product Form
AMS 6260 Bar / Forgings / Tubing
AMS 6265 (Vac Melt) Bar / Forgings / Tubing
AMS 6267 (Vac Melt) Bar / Forgings / Tubing
Chemical Composition
| Weight% | C | Mn | Si | Ni | Cr | Mo |
| 9310 | 0.10 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 3.25 | 1.20 | 0.12 |
Property
| Material | Heat Treatment | Ultimate Tensile Strength (Mpa) | Yield Strength (Mpa) | Elongation % | Reduction of Area % | Core Hardness |
| 9310 | A | 1289 | 1117 | 15 | 51 | 375 |
| 9310 | B | 1069 | 896 | 15.5 | 52 | 331 |
| 9310 | C | 1207 | 1069 | 16 | 53 | 363 |
| Typical Core Properties | ||||||
| Heat Treatments A - Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (927°C) for 8 hours and oil quenched. Tempered at 300°F (149°C) for 2 hours B - Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (927°C) for 8 hours and slow cooled to room temperature. Heated to 1425°F (774°C) and oil quenched. Tempered at 300°F (149°C) for 2 hours C - Pseudo carburized at 1700°F (927°C) for 8 hours and slow cooled to room temperature. Heated to 1525°F (829°C) and oil quenched. Tempered at 300°F (149°C) for 2 hours | ||||||
Application
1. Aerospace Industry
●Components: Used extensively in aerospace components such as gears, shafts, and structural elements of aircraft landing gear.
●Benefits: The alloy’s high strength, excellent fatigue resistance, and durability make it suitable for critical parts that endure significant stress and dynamic loading during flight operations.
2. Automotive Industry
●Components: Found in high-performance engine parts, including crankshafts, camshafts, and transmission components.
●Benefits: Offers superior wear resistance and strength, enhancing the reliability and longevity of components subjected to high stress and rotational forces in high-performance and racing applications.
3. Military and Defense
●Components: Utilized in various military applications, including weapon systems, armored vehicles, and other critical components requiring high strength and resistance to harsh environments.
●Benefits: The alloy’s ability to withstand extreme conditions and stresses makes it ideal for applications where performance and durability are crucial for operational success and safety.
4. Industrial Equipment
●Components: Employed in heavy-duty machinery parts such as gears, bearings, and shafts used in industrial settings.
●Benefits: Provides excellent wear resistance and high load capacity, essential for machinery operating under high stress and demanding conditions.
5. Oil and Gas Industry
●Components: Used in components for drilling equipment and other parts exposed to high stresses and corrosive environments.
●Benefits: Its strength and resistance to fatigue and wear are vital for the reliability and performance of equipment in challenging environments.
6. Power Generation
●Components: Applied in components such as turbine blades and rotor shafts for power generation equipment.
●Benefits: The alloy’s high strength and ability to maintain performance at elevated temperatures make it suitable for critical power generation applications where reliability is essential.
7. Mining Industry
●Components: Utilized in mining equipment and machinery, including components that experience high wear and impact stresses.
●Benefits: The alloy’s durability and resistance to wear ensure the longevity and reliability of equipment used in harsh mining environments.
8. Marine Industry
●Components: Occasionally used in marine applications where high strength and corrosion resistance are required for certain components.
●Benefits: Offers durability and performance in environments where components are exposed to harsh conditions.
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