ApplicationStructural parts of medium and large cross sections and high surface hardness, e.g., valve and gate valves, cylinders for combustion engines, superheated steam valves and fittings.All Grades Comparison
Quality StandardEN 10250 Open steel die forgings for general engineering purposes. Alloy special steelsChemical Composition(%)
Mechanical Properties(T=20°C if not differently stated)
HEAT TREATMENT:
- Soft Annealing: Heat to 680-720oC, cool slowly. This will produce a maximum Brinell hardness of 248.
- Nitriding:
Gas/plasma nitriding temperature (gas, salt bath): 570-580°C
Gas/plasma nitriding temperature (powder, plasma): 580°C
Surface hardness after nitriding: 800 HVHardening: Harden from a temperature of 850-880°C followed by oil quenching.
· Tempering:Tempering temperature: 570-680°C.Forging:Hot forming temperature: 1050-850°C.Mill′s test certificate:EN 10204/3.1 with all relevant data reg. chem. composition, mech. properties and results of testing.


