300M Steel
Modified 4340 with Si and V additions, vacuum arc remelted for ultra-high strength (≥1930 MPa). Primary material for commercial aircraft landing gear forgings.
Applicable Standards
- AMS 6417
- AMS 6257
- MIL-S-8844
Composition Ranges (wt %)
| Element | Min (%) | Max (%) | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | 93.0 | 97.0 | ~95.0 |
| Si | 1.45 | 1.8 | ~1.62 |
| Ni | 1.65 | 2.0 | ~1.82 |
| Cr | 0.7 | 0.95 | ~0.82 |
| Mo | 0.3 | 0.45 | ~0.38 |
| C | 0.4 | 0.46 | ~0.43 |
| V | 0.05 | 0.1 | ~0.08 |
Fe
93.0–97.0%
Si
1.45–1.8%
Ni
1.65–2.0%
Cr
0.7–0.95%
Mo
0.3–0.45%
C
0.4–0.46%
V
0.05–0.1%
Typical Applications
- Commercial aircraft landing gear
- Military aircraft forgings
- Ultra-high-strength structural components
- Drive shafts
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