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Abbreviation
X46Cr13
US-Standard (AISI)
420
Composition
Alloy components [%]
C: 0,43 - 0,50 Cr: 12,50 - 14,50 Mn: 0 - 1,00 P: 0 - 0,04 S: 0 - 0,015 (0,030*) Si: 0 - 1,00 Remainder: Fe
Stainless steel grade
C-
Density [g/cm³]
7.7
Yield pont
Rp0,2 [N/mm²]
annealed: ≥600
tempered: ca. 1150
Tensile strength
Rm [N/mm²]
annealed: ≤800 tempered: ca. 1500
Corrosion resistance
Machinability
poor
Other properties
- Nickel-free martensitic ferromagnetic structure
- Can be hardened to HRC 55 (Rm:1700-1900N/mm²)
- Can be mechanically polished to a high gloss
- Suitability for electropolishing: medium
Main applications
- Table and rotary knives
- Razors, scissors
- Rolling bearings
- Surgical instruments
- Measuring tools
- Products for the medical and pharmaceutical industry
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