Cr12
Standard
GB/T 1299
Hardness
Annealed ≤269HB, Q&T HRC60-64
Introduction
High carbon high chromium cold work die steel with carbon content up to 2.00-2.30%, offering extremely high hardness and wear resistance. Good hardenability for high-wear, heavy-duty cold work applications. Quenching at 950-980°C.
Applications
Cold blanking dies, drawing dies, cold extrusion dies, wire drawing dies, wear pads, high-wear gauges.
Chemical composition
| Element | Min | Max | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2.00000 | 2.30000 | % | — |
| Si | — | 0.40000 | % | — |
| Mn | — | 0.40000 | % | — |
| Cr | 11.50000 | 13.00000 | % | — |
| P | — | 0.03000 | % | — |
| S | — | 0.03000 | % | — |
A dash means not provided, not zero. Confirm specifications before ordering.