Grade overview
What is Inconel X-750?
Inconel X-750 (UNS N07750) is a nickel–chromium superalloy, age-hardened by a gamma-prime Ni₃(Ti,Al) precipitate, that is used where a part must stay strong, dimensionally stable and oxidation resistant at temperature. It is essentially Inconel 600 with titanium, aluminium and niobium added so the alloy can be precipitation hardened. It holds proof strength and resists stress relaxation far better than austenitic stainless steel, and it stays ductile down to cryogenic temperatures.
For forged components the working envelope is narrow. X-750 is used for continuous service to roughly 700 °C where strength governs, and to roughly 870 °C where only oxidation resistance and moderate load matter. Above about 815 °C the gamma-prime coarsens and the alloy loses its advantage over solid-solution grades such as Inconel 625 or Haynes 230.
Strength at temperature
Gamma-prime hardening gives roughly three to four times the proof strength of 304 stainless at 650 °C, and good creep-rupture life when triple heat treated.
Relaxation resistance
Springs, Belleville washers and bolting in X-750 retain preload at temperatures where austenitic stainless fasteners have already relaxed.
Oxidation and corrosion resistance
The 15 % chromium content gives a protective oxide up to about 980 °C continuous, with good resistance to carburising and nitriding atmospheres.
Cryogenic toughness
The face-centred-cubic matrix has no ductile-to-brittle transition, so X-750 is also used for cryogenic springs and fasteners.
Data sheet 01
Inconel X-750 chemical composition
Composition limits for UNS N07750 bar, forgings and forging stock, per ASTM B637. Weight percent. Nickel is determined by difference.
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. reports the actual heat analysis for every Inconel X-750 forging on the EN 10204 3.1 certificate, with heat number traceability back to the melt.
Data sheet 02
Physical properties of Inconel X-750
Because the Curie temperature sits below −196 °C, Inconel X-750 is effectively non-magnetic at room temperature and remains so in cryogenic service.
Data sheet 03
Mechanical properties of Inconel X-750 forgings
Properties depend entirely on the heat treatment condition ordered. The figures below are typical values for forged bar, ring and disc sections; the class or temper stated on your purchase order and the certified results on the mill test certificate always govern.
Design note. Table 4 is indicative only and must not be used as allowable design stress. For pressure-retaining or life-limited parts, work from the applicable design code and request certified test data at your design temperature. We can supply elevated-temperature tensile and stress-rupture testing on the production heat.
Process
Inconel X-750 heat treatment cycles
Four cycles cover almost all forged X-750 orders. Tell us the service temperature and the governing specification and we will confirm which one applies before the order is released.
Ageing furnaces are instrumented and surveyed so that soak temperature is held within the tolerance the specification demands. Charts and furnace records are issued with the EN 10204 3.1 certificate on request.
Cross reference
Inconel X-750 equivalent grades and specifications
How it is made
How Inconel X-750 forgings are produced and tested
The route below is the standard sequence Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. follows for every Inconel X-750 order. Hold points and third-party witness inspection can be added at any step.
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Melting and raw material
X-750 billet is procured double melted, either by vacuum induction melting followed by electroslag remelting (VIM + ESR) or by EAF + AOD/VOD followed by ESR, to control gas content, sulfur and inclusion cleanliness. Full chemistry is verified against ASTM B637 and the heat number is recorded.
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Billet cutting and preparation
Stock is cut to forging weight, surface conditioned to remove defects that would fold into the part, and confirmed by positive material identification before it enters the furnace.
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Heating
Billets are soaked at 1150–1200 °C in a calibrated furnace. Nickel superalloys are unforgiving of overheating, so soak time is calculated on section thickness and pyrometry is controlled to specification.
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Open-die forging or ring rolling
Upset-and-draw for shafts, bars and blocks; punch-and-saddle or ring rolling for rings. Finishing temperature is held above roughly 980 °C to avoid cracking, with a minimum 3:1 forging reduction to break down the cast structure and give a continuous grain flow that follows the part contour.
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Rough machining
Parts are proof machined to remove scale and decarburised skin, expose the surface for inspection, and reach a section that will respond uniformly to heat treatment.
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Solution treatment and precipitation ageing
The cycle from Table 5 that matches your specification and service temperature is applied, with furnace charts retained as part of the quality record.
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Testing and non-destructive examination
Tensile and hardness testing on production test blanks; grain size and microstructure where specified; ultrasonic testing to EN 10228-3, SEP 1921 or ASTM A388; liquid penetrant to ASTM E165; PMI on the finished part; intergranular corrosion testing where called for.
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Final machining, marking and documentation
Finish machining to drawing tolerance, hard stamping or vibro-etch marking with heat and item number, then release with an EN 10204 3.1 works certificate or a 3.2 certificate countersigned by a third party such as TÜV, BV, SGS, DNV or Lloyd's Register.
Where it is used
Inconel X-750 applications by industry
Working with the alloy
Machining, welding and forging guidance
Why Inconel X-750 is difficult to machine
X-750 work hardens rapidly, so the layer left behind by one pass is harder than the material below it. Machining fails when the tool rubs rather than cuts. The working rules are: use a rigid setup with minimum tool overhang; take a positive, generous depth of cut that reaches below the previously work-hardened layer, typically at least 0.5 mm; never let the tool dwell in the cut; keep edges sharp with positive rake; flood with sulfochlorinated cutting oil or a high-concentration emulsion. Carbide tooling runs roughly 15–30 m/min for turning, high-speed steel roughly 5–8 m/min. Where the design allows, machine in the solution-annealed condition and age afterwards, allowing for the small dimensional change that ageing produces.
Welding Inconel X-750
X-750 is weldable but is susceptible to strain-age cracking, because the gamma-prime precipitates in the same temperature band the heat-affected zone passes through on cooling. Weld in the solution-annealed condition rather than the fully aged condition; heat rapidly through the 650–870 °C range; keep restraint low; and solution anneal plus re-age after welding to restore properties. Gas tungsten arc welding with a matching X-750 filler is standard, with alloy 718 or A-286 filler used where the joint design permits. Surfaces must be scrupulously clean. Sulfur, lead, zinc and copper contamination from marking pens, lubricants or handling will crack nickel alloys.
Hot working and forging window
Forge between 1150 °C and 1200 °C and finish above about 980 °C. Reheat rather than continuing to forge a cold billet. Because grain size is set by the finishing reduction, a final reduction of at least 20 % is used where a fine, uniform grain is required for ultrasonic inspectability and fatigue life.
Send the drawing along with the grade. Section thickness, the tolerance you actually need and the governing specification change the forging route and the price far more than the alloy name does. A dimensioned drawing, or a hand sketch carrying the critical dimensions, lets us quote a firm number instead of a range.
Grade selection
Inconel X-750 vs Inconel 718, Nimonic 90 and Inconel 625
The most common question on this grade is whether X-750 or 718 is the right choice. Alloy 718 suits room-temperature strength and weldability up to about 650 °C; X-750 suits relaxation resistance, springs and service above 650 °C.
All four grades are forged and supplied by Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. If you are unsure which suits your duty, send the service temperature, load and environment and we will comment before you commit to a grade.
Questions
Inconel X-750 frequently asked questions
What is Inconel X-750 used for?
Inconel X-750 is used for springs, Belleville washers, bolting and fasteners that must retain preload at temperature; for gas turbine discs, seal rings and casing rings; for nuclear reactor springs and internals; for oil and gas valve stems, seat rings and downhole tools; and for furnace fixtures and hot-work tooling. It is chosen wherever a part must stay strong and dimensionally stable up to about 700 °C.
What is the UNS number for Inconel X-750?
The UNS number for Inconel X-750 is N07750. The equivalent German material number is 2.4669 and the DIN designation is NiCr15Fe7TiAl.
What is the Chinese equivalent of Inconel X-750?
The Chinese GB equivalent of Inconel X-750 is GH4145, also written GH145. It is classified as a nickel-based, age-hardenable superalloy under GB/T 14992 and is chemically equivalent to UNS N07750.
What is the maximum service temperature of Inconel X-750?
Inconel X-750 is normally used up to about 700 °C (1290 °F) where strength governs, and up to about 870 °C (1600 °F) where only moderate load and oxidation resistance are needed. Oxidation resistance itself extends to roughly 980 °C continuous. Above about 815 °C the gamma-prime precipitate coarsens and the alloy loses its strength advantage over solid-solution grades.
What is the density of Inconel X-750?
The density of Inconel X-750 is 8.28 g/cm³, equal to 0.299 lb/in³ or 8280 kg/m³.
Is Inconel X-750 magnetic?
No. Inconel X-750 has a face-centred-cubic austenitic matrix and a Curie temperature below −196 °C, so it is effectively non-magnetic at room temperature with a relative permeability of about 1.0035. It stays non-magnetic in cryogenic service.
What is the difference between Inconel X-750 and Inconel 718?
Inconel X-750 is hardened by a gamma-prime Ni₃(Ti,Al) precipitate; Inconel 718 is hardened by a gamma-double-prime Ni₃Nb precipitate. In practice, 718 has higher room-temperature strength and is much easier to weld because the slow γ″ response resists strain-age cracking, but it is limited to about 650 °C. X-750 has better stress relaxation resistance and holds up better above 650 °C, which is why it dominates high-temperature springs, washers and bolting.
Can Inconel X-750 be welded?
Yes, with care. Weld in the solution-annealed condition rather than fully aged, use gas tungsten arc welding with a matching X-750 filler (alloy 718 or A-286 filler is used where the joint permits), heat rapidly through the 650–870 °C range to limit strain-age cracking, keep restraint low, and solution anneal plus re-age after welding to restore properties. Surfaces must be free of sulfur, lead, zinc and copper contamination.
Why is Inconel X-750 so hard to machine?
It work hardens rapidly, so every pass leaves a harder layer behind. The fix is to cut below that layer rather than rub on it: rigid setup, positive rake, sharp edges, depth of cut of at least 0.5 mm, no dwelling in the cut, carbide tooling at roughly 15–30 m/min for turning, and flood sulfochlorinated cutting oil. Machining in the solution-annealed condition and ageing afterwards is easier where the design allows.
What heat treatment do Inconel X-750 forgings receive?
Four cycles cover most orders. Equalizing at 885 °C for 24 hours followed by ageing at 704 °C for 20 hours gives the highest room-temperature strength and is used for springs and bolting. A triple treatment of 1150 °C, then 843 °C for 24 hours, then 704 °C for 20 hours gives the best creep-rupture life for turbine parts. Solution treatment at 1150 °C plus a single age at 732 °C suits high-strength rotating parts. Solution annealing alone is the supply condition for parts that will be welded or formed.
Which standards cover Inconel X-750 forgings?
ASTM B637 and ASME SB-637 are the primary specifications for X-750 bar, forgings and forging stock. Aerospace orders are usually placed to AMS 5667, 5668, 5669, 5670 or 5671 depending on the temper. ASTM B670 covers plate, sheet and strip; AMS 5582 covers seamless tube; AMS 5698 and 5699 cover wire. DIN 17742, 17752 and 17754 cover material number 2.4669.
What forged shapes can you supply in Inconel X-750?
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. open-die forges Inconel X-750 into seamless rolled rings, discs and blanks, round bars, stepped shafts, flanges, sleeves and bushings, hollow bars, blocks, tube sheets, valve stems, seat rings, nozzles, gears, rolls and near-net-shape machined parts. Because open-die forging needs no dedicated tooling, single prototype pieces are quoted alongside production quantities.
What certification do you supply with Inconel X-750 forgings?
Every order ships with an EN 10204 3.1 works certificate covering heat analysis, mechanical test results, heat treatment condition and non-destructive examination results, with heat number traceability. EN 10204 3.2 certification countersigned by a third-party inspection body such as TÜV, BV, SGS, DNV or Lloyd's Register is available on request, as is third-party witness inspection at agreed hold points.
Is Inconel X-750 acceptable for NACE MR0175 sour service?
Inconel X-750 can be qualified for sour service under NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3, but acceptance depends on the heat treatment condition, the resulting hardness and the specific partial pressure, chloride and temperature envelope. Confirm the required condition and hardness cap with your end user, and state it on the enquiry so the correct ageing cycle is applied.
What is the minimum order quantity and lead time for Inconel X-750 forgings?
There is no fixed minimum order quantity for open-die work; single pieces and prototypes are quoted. Lead time depends on billet availability, section size and the heat treatment and testing scope; send your drawing or dimensions to sales@steelforgepieces.com and a delivery date is confirmed with the quotation.
How do I request a quotation for Inconel X-750 forgings?
Email sales@steelforgepieces.com or call +86 189-2135-9659 with the drawing or dimensions, quantity, governing specification, required heat treatment condition, testing scope and certification level. A quotation with price and delivery normally follows within one working day.
The supplier
About Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd.
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd. is an open-die forging factory located at No. 1 Chengxiqiao Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China. The company forges carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, stainless steel and nickel-based superalloys into rings, discs, shafts, flanges, sleeves, blocks and near-net-shape components, and exports to engineering, energy, petrochemical and machinery customers worldwide.
Jiangyin sits in southern Jiangsu on the Yangtze River, within the forging and special-steel cluster that also serves the Wuxi and Shanghai equipment manufacturers, so material, heat treatment, machining and third-party inspection are all available locally. That matters on superalloy work, where a single subcontracted step in the wrong place adds weeks.
Nickel alloys forged at this plant include Inconel X-750, 718, 625, 600, 601, 617, 690, 706, 725 and 693; Incoloy 800, 800H, 800HT, 825, 901, 925 and 945; Monel 400, K-500 and R-405; Hastelloy C-276, C-22, C-2000, B-2, B-3 and X; Nimonic 75, 80A, 90, 105, 263 and 901; and Waspaloy, Rene 41, Haynes 230, MP35N and Udimet grades.
Reviewed for technical accuracy by the Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal engineering team. Property data on this page is compiled from ASTM B637 and published alloy producer data and is given for guidance only. Certified values for your order are reported on the mill test certificate.
At a glance
Inconel X-750 summary
Inconel X-750 (UNS N07750, W.Nr. 2.4669, DIN NiCr15Fe7TiAl, GB GH4145) is a precipitation-hardenable nickel–chromium superalloy with a density of 8.28 g/cm³ and a melting range of 1393–1427 °C. It is hardened by a gamma-prime Ni₃(Ti,Al) precipitate, is used in service to about 700 °C, and is non-magnetic at room temperature. Forgings are supplied to ASTM B637 and to AMS 5667 through 5671, in the solution-annealed, single-aged, triple-heat-treated or equalized-and-aged condition.
Jiangyin Jiangnan Metal Co., Ltd., an open-die forging factory at No. 1 Chengxiqiao Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China, forges Inconel X-750 rings, discs, shafts, flanges, sleeves, bars and tube sheets, with ultrasonic testing to EN 10228-3 or ASTM A388 and EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certification. Enquiries: sales@steelforgepieces.com, +86 189-2135-9659.
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