| AISI 8740H | |
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| Category | Steel |
| Class | Alloy steel |
| Type | H-steel |
| Common Names | Nickel-chromium-molybdenum steel |
| Designations |
Germany: DIN 1.6546 Italy: UNI 40 NiCrMo 2 KB United Kingdom: B.S. Type 7 United States: ASTM A304 , SAE J1268 , UNS H87400 |
| Composition | |
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| Element | Weight % |
| C | 0.37-0.44 |
| Mn | 0.70-1.05 |
| Cr | 0.35-0.65 |
| Ni | 0.35-0.75 |
| Mo | 0.20-0.30 |
| P | 0.035 |
| S | 0.040 |
| Si | 0.15-0.30 |
| Mechanical Properties | |
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| Properties | Conditions | ||
| T (°C) | Treatment | ||
| Density (×1000 kg/m3) | 7.7-8.03 | 25 | |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 25 | |
| Elastic Modulus (GPa) | 190-210 | 25 | |
| Tensile Strength (Mpa) | 695 | 25 | annealed at 815°C more |
| Yield Strength (Mpa) | 415 | ||
| Elongation (%) | 22.2 | ||
| Reduction in Area (%) | 46 | ||
| Hardness (HB) | 201 | 25 | annealed at 815°C more |
