Stainless steel 1.4122
Everything you need to know about corrosion-resistant martensitic stainless steel X39CrMo17-1, 1.4122 according to ISO 4957, EN 10088-3
What is grade 1.4122 stainless steel?
Grade 1.4122 stainless steel is a ferromagnetic steel with exceptional mechanical properties. It also has good corrosion resistance and can be compared to stainless steel 1.4016 in this respect.
Grade 1.4122 stainless steel has the following properties:
- Excellent mechanical properties
- Good corrosion resistance
- Ferromagnetic
Why use stainless steel 1.4122?
Grade 1.4122 stainless steel is a martensitic steel that can be hardened through heat treatment. Due to the high carbon content in the chemical composition, stainless steel 1.4122 has good mechanical properties. The hardness of this steel can be more than 50 HRC after heat treatment.
What is the chemical composition of stainless steel 1.4122?
The chemical composition of stainless steel 1.4122 is:
| 1.4122 steel chemical element | % present |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.33 to 0.45% |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.50% |
| Silicon (Si) [Max] | 1.00% |
| Chromium (Cr) | 15.5 to 17.5% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.80 to 1.30% |
| Nickel (Ni) | ≤ 1.00% |
| Phosphorus (P) [Max] | 0.040% |
| Sulphur (S) [Max] | ≤ 0.030% |
How to work with 1.4122 steel
| 1.4122 steel hot work and heat treatment temperature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Forming °C | Annealing °C | Quenching °C | Tempering °C |
| 1100 to 800 | 750 to 850 | 980 to 1060 | 650 to 750 |
| Slow cooling | Cooling with Furn., Air | Cooling with Oil | |
Applications made of stainless steel 1.4122
The main areas of application for stainless steel 1.4122 include:
- pump shafts
- cutting tools
- construction industry
- Automotive industry
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