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Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances
Stainless 420 possesses similar qualities to the 420 grade, but provides improved hardness and strength when heat treated. Best suited for applications that require mild corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and excellent strength. Typically used in shear blades, needle valves, surgical equipment, cutlery, bearings, bushings, fasteners, screens, mine ladder rungs, pumps shafts, valve components, turbines, steam and gas applications.
UNS S42000, AISI 420, Alloy 420, Ruetom Special 420 SS, martensitic stainless steel
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ASTM | AMS |
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A176 | 5506 |
Physical Properties 420 | |||||
Density | 0.282 lb/in3 | ||||
Ultimate Tensile Strength | 100 ksi | ||||
Yield Tensile Strength | 55 ksi | ||||
Shear Modulus | 11,000 ksi | ||||
Shear Strength | 61 ksi | ||||
Fatigue Strength | 33 ksi | ||||
Hardness Rockwell | Brinell | B92 | 195 | ||||
Elongation at Break Percentage | 15% | ||||
Reduction of Area | 55% | ||||
Modulus of Elasticity | 28,000 ksi | ||||
Poisson's Ratio | 0.28 | ||||
Machinability Percentage | 50% | ||||
Melting Point | 2,640-2,750 °F | ||||
Specific Heat | 1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F | ||||
Thermal Conductivity | 192 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F | ||||
Electrical Conductivity | 3.0% IACS |
Chemistry Information
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Element |
Percentage |
C | 0.46 |
Mn | 0.4 |
Si | 0.4 |
Fe | 85.44 |
Cr | 13 |
V | 0.3 |