1.2316
X38CrMo16; X36CrMo17
tool steel; stainless steel; alloyed; cold work steel; plastic mould steel
1.2316 Datasheet
X38CrMo16; X36CrMo17
tool steel; stainless steel; alloyed; cold work steel; plastic mould steel
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The material 1.2316 is a cold work tool steel with high corrosion resistance. Due to its resistance to aggressive media, it is frequently used in plastic mold making.
Composition
C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
Mo
N
min.
0,33
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-
-
-
-
-
-
max.
0,45
1,00
1,50
0,030
0,030
17,50
1,30
1,00
C
min.
0,33
max.
0,45
Si
max.
1,00
Mn
max.
1,50
P
max.
0,030
S
max.
0,030
Cr
max.
17,50
Mo
max.
1,30
N
max.
1,00
Standards and designations
Material group
Tool steel
AFNOR
Z35CD17; Z38CD16-01
AISI/SAE
420
B.S.
X38CrMo16
Fields of application
Plastic injection molds
Extrusion plant trains
Non-return valves
Mechanical Engineering
Attributes
Physical properties at 20°C
Density
7,70 kg/dm³
Specific heat
460 J/kg K
Thermal conductivity
22,8 W/m K
Electrical resistance
0,56 (ohm) mm²/m
Modulus of elasticity
218 kN/mm²
Thermal treatment
Hot forming
750 - 1100 °C
Soft annealing
780 - 820 °C
Hardening
1000 - 1040 °C
Tempering
650 - 700 °C
More properties
high corrosion resistance
good polishability
good resistance to aggressive media in plastics processing
high high-temperature strength
high wear resistance
high toughness
Delivery forms
Cut to size/custom made
Flat
Hexagon
Powder
Profile tube
Round
Round tube/bushing
Square