A low-sulphur steel, 420C is well adapted for the production of turned parts such as bolts and nuts, screws, valves, nozzles, faucet and pump parts.
It is also used for the manufacture of wear resistant parts such as bearings, medical, surgical and dental instruments as well as in the agro- and food industries.
Applications
Medical instruments
Surgical instruments
Dental instruments
Typical Chemical Composition
C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr | Mo | Ni | V | Nb | N | Fe | |
Min | 0.43 | 12.50 | ||||||||||
Max | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.040 | 0.015 | 14.50 | Balance |
Typical Mechanical Properties
Condition | Tensile (Rm) KSI |
Yield (R0.2%) KSI |
Elongation A4d (%) |
Hardness HRC |
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Annealed | 800 max | 245HB Max | ||||||
Quenched & Tempered | 800-1000 | 650 | 10 | 55 |
Specifications
1.4034
ISO 7153-1 (D)
EN X46Cr13
AFNOR X46Cr13
NF S94-0990
UNS S42000
Availability
Stainless Steel 420C (1.4034) Medical Alloy is available in wire and round bar from 0.40mm diameter up to 30.00mm diameter
Disclaimer : Every effort is made to ensure that technical specifications are accurate. However, technical specifications included herein should be used as a guideline only. All specifications are subject to change without notice.