This is a through-hardening alloy of great versatility. The chromium and molybdenum content is sufficient to provide through-hardness penetration in fairly light sections. Good mechanical properties may be obtained by normalizing only where the required strength is not too high. This grade responds to nitriding for excellent wear and abrasion resistance. Its carbon content causes this alloy to be considered as an oil-hardening or water-hardening grade. It also imparts a degree of weldability not found in the higher carbon alloys. Other processing characteristics, such as machinability and formability make it a widely accepted and useful alloy.
| Typical Mechanical Properties (Annealed) | |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (ksi) | 80 |
| Yield Point (ksi) | 56 |
| Elongation (% in 2") | 28 |
| Reduction of Area % | 57 |
| Brinell hardness | 149 |
| Typical Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| C | .28 - .33 |
| Mn | .40 - .60 |
| P | .035 max |
| S | .040 max |
| Si | .15 - .35 |
| Cr | .80 - 1.10 |
| Mo | .15 - .25 |
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