Stainless steel 1.4034 420C
Everything you need to know about corrosion-resistant martensitic stainless steel X30CR13, 1.4034 420C, AISI 420F, 1.2083, according to EN 10088-1
What is Grade 1.4034 420C Stainless Steel?
Grade 1.4034 420C stainless steel is a highly hardenable martensitic stainless steel. It also has good corrosion resistance in moderately corrosive environments. The steel grade 1.4034 420C is usually used in the tempered condition.
Grade 1.4034 420C stainless steel has the following properties:
- Good corrosion resistance
- Highly hardenable
- Resistant to some organic acids, salts, alcohols and liquid fuels
Why use stainless steel 1.4034 420C?
The 1.4034 420C stainless steel grade is the perfect choice for you if you are looking for highly hardenable steel. Thanks to its high carbon content, it is even more hardenable than 1.4031.
The stainless-steel type is also easy to process and is relatively cheap to produce.
What is the chemical composition of stainless steel 1.4034 420C?
The chemical composition of stainless steel 1.4034 420C is:
| 1.4034 420C steel chemical element | % present |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.43 to 0.50% |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.00% |
| Silicon (Si) [Max] | 1.00% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 12.5 to 14.5% |
| Phosphorus (P) [Max] | 0.040% |
| Sulphur (S) | ≤ 0.030% |
How to work with 1.4034 420C steel
| 1.4034 420C steel hot work and heat treatment temperature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Forming °C | Annealing °C | Quenching °C | Tempering °C |
| 1100 to 800 | 750 to 850 | 950 to 1050 | 650 to 700 |
| Slow cooling | Cooling with Furn., Air | Cooling with Oil, Air | |
Applications in stainless steel 1.4034 420C
The main applications of stainless steel 1.4034 420C include:
- camp
- Sources
- screws
- cutting tools
- Industrial knife
- surgical instruments
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