Incoloy 907 is an age-hardenable nickel-iron-cobalt controlled-expansion alloy. This datasheet presents the material within the American (ASTM / ASME / UNS) standard system.
A second-generation member of the INCOLOY 900-series low-expansion alloys, Incoloy 907 has the low coefficient of thermal expansion and high strength of alloy 903 but with markedly improved notch-rupture properties at elevated temperature. Because aluminium was found to be detrimental to rupture properties, the aluminium content of alloy 907 is strictly controlled (below about 0.2%) and the resulting loss of precipitation hardening is offset by a higher niobium content, together with a silicon addition that further improves stress-rupture behaviour. Strengthening is by precipitation of γ′ / γ″ (Ni₃(Nb,Ti)) phases during ageing, while the nickel, cobalt and iron control the Curie temperature and low-expansion behaviour. It is used in the solution-treated and aged condition.
Typical applications include gas-turbine seals, shafts, casings, rings and other structural components requiring a low, constant coefficient of thermal expansion with high strength and good notch-rupture properties.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.30 | g/cm³ |
| Inflection temperature | ~415 | °C |
| Elastic modulus | 159 | GPa |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion (20–425 °C) | 7.7 | µm/m·°C |
| Thermal conductivity (20 °C) | 14.8 | W/m·K |
| Specific heat (20 °C) | 437 | J/kg·K |
| Structure | Austenitic (FCC) | — |
| Element | Symbol | Min % | Max % | Role in Alloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | Fe | Balance | — | Base element; low-expansion matrix |
| Nickel | Ni | 35.0 | 40.0 | Controls expansion / Curie temperature; γ′ matrix |
| Cobalt | Co | 13.0 | 16.0 | Controls expansion; raises inflection temperature |
| Niobium | Nb | 4.30 | 5.20 | γ′ / γ″ precipitation strengthening |
| Titanium | Ti | 1.20 | 1.80 | γ′ precipitation strengthening |
| Silicon | Si | 0.25 | 0.70 | Improves stress-rupture properties |
| Aluminium | Al | — | 0.20 | Controlled low (detrimental to rupture) |
| Carbon | C | — | 0.06 | Carbide formation |
Age-hardened condition, typical values for UNS N19907.
| Condition | Property | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Solution treated & aged | Tensile strength (UTS) | ≥1170 MPa (170 ksi) |
| Solution treated & aged | 0.2% yield strength | ≥965 MPa (140 ksi) |
| Solution treated & aged | Elongation at break | ≥13 % |
| Solution treated & aged | Reduction of area | ≥25 % |
| — | Elastic modulus | 159 GPa |
Confirm against the mill test report. Alloy 907 retains the low, constant coefficient of thermal expansion of alloy 903 while offering improved notch-rupture strength at elevated temperature.
| Environment | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensional / thermal stability | Excellent | Constant low CTE; key design feature |
| High-temperature oxidation | Limited | Low chromium; coatings used for hot service |
| Aqueous / general | Moderate | Low chromium content |
| Notch-rupture at temperature | Very Good | Improved over alloy 903 |
| Elevated-temperature strength | Excellent | Combined with low expansion |
The alloy is selected for its controlled expansion, high strength and improved notch-rupture properties rather than for corrosion resistance; the low chromium content limits high-temperature oxidation resistance, and protective coatings are commonly used for hot service.
A γ′ / γ″ precipitation-hardenable controlled-expansion alloy; strengthened by solution treatment followed by ageing.
Solution Treatment Solution anneal at approximately 980 °C (1800 °F) for about 1 hour and air cool, or per the applicable specification for the product form.
Precipitation Hardening (Ageing) Age at approximately 775 °C (1425 °F) for a period, furnace cool, then hold near 620 °C (1150 °F) — precipitating γ′ / γ″ (Ni₃(Nb,Ti)). A single- or two-step age is selected to balance strength, notch-rupture properties and expansion behaviour.
Good weldability; welded by gas-tungsten-arc and gas-metal-arc processes in the solution-annealed condition with post-weld ageing. The aluminium restriction and silicon addition improve weld and rupture behaviour relative to alloy 903.
| Welding Process | Applicability | Filler / Consumable |
|---|---|---|
| GTAW / TIG | Good | Matching alloy 907 filler |
| GMAW / MIG | Good | Matching filler |
| EBW / laser | Good | Autogenous or matching filler |
Weld in the solution-annealed condition; apply post-weld stress relief and ageing to develop properties.
Machining Guidelines
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Preferred condition | Solution-annealed for machining, then age |
| Machinability | Difficult; rigid setups, carbide tooling, slow speeds |
| Coolant | Ample coolant |
Forming Processes
| Process | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cold forming | Conventional techniques; heavy-duty lubricants required |
| Hot forming | Readily forged; solution and age afterward |
| Industry | Typical Components | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Aero gas turbine | Seals, shafts, casings, rings | Low expansion + notch-rupture strength |
| Propulsion | Structural and clearance-control parts | Dimensional stability |
| Power generation | High-temperature structural parts | Strength + low expansion |
| Aerospace | Constant-modulus / low-CTE hardware | Stability + strength |
| Product Form | Standard / Designation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Round bar and rod | UNS N19907 | Special Metals product |
| Billet and straight forgings | UNS N19907 | — |
| Welding wire | UNS N19907 | — |
| Material designation | UNS N19907 | Second-generation low-expansion alloy |
Nickel-iron-cobalt controlled-expansion alloy. UNS N19907.
| Alloy | Type | Al Control | Strengthening | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incoloy 907 | Ni-Fe-Co controlled expansion | Restricted (<0.2%) + Si | γ′ / γ″ (Nb, Ti) | Low expansion + improved notch-rupture; turbine seals, shafts |
| Incoloy 903 | Ni-Fe-Co controlled expansion | Al-bearing | γ′ / γ″ (Nb, Ti, Al) | First-generation low-expansion alloy |
| Incoloy 909 | Fe-Ni-Co controlled expansion | Restricted + high Si | γ′ (Nb, Ti) | Silicon-bearing low-expansion gas-turbine parts |
| Inconel 783 | Ni-Co-Fe + Al | Al-bearing | γ′ + β (NiAl) | Oxidation-resistant low-expansion alloy |
| Inconel 718 | Ni-Cr-Fe | — | γ′ + γ″ (Nb, Ti) | Most-used high-strength superalloy |




