Alloy A286 has high strength and good corrosion resistance; therefore, it is used for applications at temperature up to 1300º F. Alloy A286 can be hardened and strengthened by heat treatment. Alloy A286 has been used in jet engines, superchargers, turbine wheels, blades, casings, afterburner parts, and fasteners.

Available forms are seamless pipe, welded pipe, seamless tube, welded tube, bar, wire, sheet, plate, forgings, pipe fittings and flanges.