X12CrS13 is a matensitic stainless steel that offers a high strength and good machinability. It’s corrosion resistance is however inferior to grades such as 1.4006 due it’s inclusion of sulphur.
Chemistry
Base Element Fe (Iron)
Element | Min | Max |
---|---|---|
C (Carbon) | 0.06% | 0.15% |
Cr (Chromium) | 12% | 14% |
Mn (Manganese) | 1.5% | |
Mo (Molybdenum) | 0.6% | |
P (Phosphorus) | 0.04% | |
S (Sulphur) | 0.15% | 0.35% |
Si (Silicon) | 1% |
Mechanical Properties | Min | Max |
---|---|---|
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) | 730 MPa | |
Hardness (Brinell) | 220 HB |
Applications
Commonly used within the Engineering, automotive, petrochemical, Food and preparation industries and used for components such as valves, pressure vessels, pumps, rods, screws and bolts.
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