Chromium hot-work device steels, classified as H steels under the AISI system, range from H1 to H19, with each grade tailored for specific applications. H19 steel stands out due to its excellent abrasion and wear resistance, attributed to its vanadium content. This makes it ideal for challenging hot-work tooling tasks like brass extrusion tooling, brass die-casting dies, and other high-temperature, high-stress environments requiring exceptional durability and performance.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon,C | 0.32-0.45 |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.20-0.50 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.20-0.50 |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 0.30-0.55 |
| Chromium,Cr | 4.00-4.75 |
| Vanadium, V | 1.75-2.20 |
| Copper,Cu | 0.25 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.03 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.03 |
| W | 3.75-4.50 |
| Nickel,Ni | 0.3 |
| Co | 4.00-4.50 |
| Properties | Conditions |
|
|---|---|---|
| Carbon, C | 0.32-0.45 | Column 3 Value |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell C (air cooled from 1204°C; 704°C temper temperature) | 41 | 41 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (air cooled from 1204°C; 482°C temper temperature) | 57 | 57 |
| Hardness, Rockwell C (air cooled from 1204°C; 530°C temper temperature) | 58 | 58 |
| Machinability (1% carbon steel) | 55.0 – 60.0% | 55.0 – 60.0% |
| Properties | Condition | |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal expansion (@20-100ºC/68-212ºF) | 11 x 10-6/ºC | 20-100ºC |