Materials

MATERIAL COMPOSITION DENSITY YIELD STRENGTH Ultimate Tensile Strength ELONGATION HARDNESS REMARKS
FN02 C % ≤ 0.1
Ni % 1.9 – 2.2
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.5 g/cm3 ≥ 150 MPa ≥ 260 MPa ≥ 25% 90 – 110 HV10 Versatile material with superior surface finish. Multiple applications, e. g. for automotive parts, mechanical engineering, etc. Also suited for magnetic applications, requiring high magnetic output.
FN0205 C % 0.4 – 0.6
Ni % 1.9 – 2.2
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.5 g/cm3 ≥ 170 MPa ≥ 380 MPa ≥ 3% 100 – 150 HV10 Versatile material with superior surface finish. Multiple applications, e. g. for automotive parts, mechanical engineering, etc.
4605 C % 0.4 – 0.6
Ni % 1.5 – 2.5
Mo (%) 0.2 – 0.5
Si (%) 1.0
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.55 g/cm3 ≥ 400 ≥ 600 ≥ 5 ≥ 150 HV10 Versatile material with superior surface finish. Through heat treatment a wide range of mechanical properties can be covered. Multiple applications e. g. for automotive parts, mechanical engineering, etc.
FN08 C % ≤ 0.1
Ni % 7.5 – 8.5
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.5 g/cm3 ≥ 210 MPa ≥ 380 MPa ≥ 15 % 90 – 140 HV10 Versatile material with superior surface finish. Multiple applications, e. g. for automotive parts, mechanical engineering etc.
8620 C % 0.12 – 0.23
Cr % 0.40 – 0.60
Mo % 0.15 – 0.25
Ni % 0.40 – 0.70
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.4 g/cm3 ≥ 400 MPa ≥ 650 MPa ≥ 3 % 190 – 230 HV10 Components combining high surface hardness and core toughness for tools, automotive parts, mechanical engineering, etc.
42CrMo4 C % 0.35 – 0.45
Cr % 0.90 – 1.20
Mo % 0.15 – 0.30
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.4 g/cm3 ≥ 400 MPa ≥ 650 MPa ≥ 3 % 130 – 230 HV10 Components with high strength and toughness for tools, automotive parts, mechanical engineering, armament components.

Surface treatment by blueing, phosphating, plating with chromium, nickel or zinc is possible.
100Cr6 C % 0.80 – 1.05
Cr % 1.35 – 1.65
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.5 g/cm3 ≥ 500 MPa ≥ 900 MPa ≥ 5 % 230 – 290 HV10 Components with high hardness and wear resistance for tools, automotive parts, mechanical engineering etc.
1010 C % ≤ 0.15
Mn % 0.3 – 0.66
Si (%) ≤ 0.4
P (%) ≤ 0.045
S (%) ≤ 0.045
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.5 g/cm3 ≥ 230 MPa ≥ 400 MPa ≥ 26 % 690 HV1 gas Versatile material with superior surface finish. Multiple applications, e. g. for automotive parts, mechanical engineering, etc. Also suited for magnetic applications.
8740 C % ≤ 0.45 – 0.55
Cr % 0.40 – 0.60
Mo % 0.25 – 0.40
Ni % 0.50 – 0.80
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.5 g/cm3 ≥ 530 MPa ≥ 860 MPa ≥ 8 % 190 – 210 HV10 Components combining high surface hardness and core toughness for tools, automotive parts, mechanical engineering, etc.

Stainless & heat resistant steels

MATERIAL COMPOSITION DENSITY YIELD STRENGTH Ultimate Tensile Strength ELONGATION HARDNESS REMARKS
316L C % ≤ 0.03
Cr % 16 – 18
Ni % 10 – 14
Mn % ≤ 2
Mo % 2 – 3
Si % ≤ 1
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.9 g/cm3 ≥ 180 MPa ≥ 510 MPa ≥ 50% 120 HV10 Non-magnetizable parts with high corrosion resistance and toughness; polishability. Watches, decorative parts, medical equipment, parts for food and chemical industry.
P.A.N.A.C.E.A. C % ≤ 0.2
N % 0.75 – 0.90
Cr % 16.5 – 17.5
Ni % ≤ 0.1
Mo % 3.0 – 3.5
Mn % 10 – 12
Si % ≤ 1
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.5 g/cm3 ≥ 690 MPa ≥ 1090 MPa ≥ 35% 270 – 300 HV10 Non-magnetic parts with excellent corrosion resistance, medium hardness and good ductility used for watches, jewellery and in the medical- and foodindustry.
17-4PH C % ≤ 0.07
Cr % 15 – 17.5
Ni % 3 – 5
Cu % 3 – 5
Nb % 0.15 – 0.45
Mn % ≤ 1
Si % ≤ 1
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.6 g/cm3 ≥ 720 MPa ≥ 950 MPa ≥ 6% 320 HV 10 (32HRC) Components with high strength for applications in corrosive environments: Mechanical engineering, automotive industry, aviation, marine.
420 W C % 0.20 – 0.50
Cr % 12 – 14
Mo % ≤ 0.65
Nb (%) 1.0 – 2.0
Ni % ≤ 0.60
Mn % ≤ 1.0
Si % ≤ 1.0
P (%) ≤ 0.040
S % ≤ 0.030
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.6 g/cm3 ≥ 650 MPa ≥ 800 MPa ≥ 0.97 % ≥ 600 HV1 Components with high hardness and wear resistance combined with good corrosion resistance against water and steam; e. g. tools, cutting blades, surgical instruments, nozzles, bearings.
310 N C % 0.20 – 0.50
Cr % 24 – 26
Ni % 19 – 22
Si % 0.75 –1.30
Nb (%) 1.2 – 1.5
Mn % ≤ 1.5
Other (%) ≤ 2.0
Fe % Balance
≥ 7.72 g/cm3 ≥ 450 MPa ≥ 800 MPa ≥ 16 235 Components for high temperature applications up to 1150 °C (2102 °F), like turbine blades or furnace parts.