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Stainless steel 420

Metal

Stainless steel 420

1.4021 | X20Cr13

ProcessCNC Machining

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* Property values are for reference and may vary by alloy, temper, and processing conditions.

Stainless steel 420 can achieve exceptional hardness and wear resistance through heat treatment, surpassing stainless steel 410. It also possesses adequate corrosion resistance and is resistant to rust in everyday use. Consequently, it is commonly used to manufacture high-end cutting tools and wear-resistant components such as surgical knives, system blades, and bearings.

Material Properties

Mechanical Properties

  • Yield strength

    950 - 1200 MPa(Q&T)

  • Tensile strength

    1200 - 1500 MPa(Q&T)

  • Elongation

    5 - 12 %

  • Hardness

    48 - 55 HRC (Q&T)

  • Young's modulus

    200 - 215 GPa

Thermal properties

  • Maximum operating temperature

    400 - 450 °C

  • Thermal conductivity

    25 - 30 W/(m·K)

  • Coefficient of thermal expansion

    10.0 - 11.5 μm/(m·℃)

Physical Properties

  • Density

    7.75 g/cm³

Electrical properties

  • Electrical resistivity

    55 - 65 μΩ·cm

Manufacturability

  • Manufacturability-Corrosion resistance

    Fair to Good

  • Manufacturability-Weldability

    Poor

Shenzhen

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Hong Kong

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