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Die steel H13

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USA: AISI H13, UK: BH13, Sweden: 2242, Germany: 1.2344, Japan: SKD61
Chemical composition: C=0.35%, Mn=0.4%, Si=1%, Cr=5%, Mo=1.5%, V=1%
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 7.8 *10³ kg/m³ 486.9 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 203 GPa 33000 ksi
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 12.6*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 7.0*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Specific heat capacity 460 J/(kg*K) 0.11 BTU/(lb*ºF)
Thermal conductivity 24.6 W/(m*K) 180 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)
Annealing temperature 850...870 ºC 1560...1600 ºF
Quenching temperature 1020-1050 ºC 1870-1920 ºF
Tempering temperature 180...425 ºC 360...800 ºF
Hardness (annealed) 90 RB 90 RB
Hardness (hardened) 60 RC 60 RC
Quenching medium Air, warm oil
Hardening depth High
Resistivity to distortion Very high
Resistivity to cracking Very high
Machinability Medium
Toughness Very high
Wear resistance Medium

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