An introduction about 440C stainless steel bar
440C stainless steel bar is classified as a type of martensitic metal bar, which has a strong resistance to rusting, as we know, this kind of bar also has the strongest abrasion hardness, the chromium content can reach 16-18 percent, it is always be cold rolled before the tempering operation, such treatment enhance the hardness and the stability of the product itself.
It has a lot of disadvantages, such as the high viscosity, which often increase the difficulty of the process to be shaped, the temperature of the process of cold rolled is also must be controlled strictly.
440C stainless steel bar is extensively applicated in surgical blade, nozzle, bearing fittings, it is also popular in the world of sabre manufacturing.
The chemical composition of 440C stainless steel bar
Grade |
Chemical composition % |
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C |
Cr |
Mn |
Mo |
P |
Si |
S |
HRC |
Co |
N |
V |
W |
|
440C |
1.00 |
17.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.04 |
0.30 |
0.03 |
58-60 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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