1.4034 Datasheet
X46Cr13
stainless steel; corrosion resistant steel; martensite; plastic mould steel
Medical & pharmaceutical technology, Vehicle construction & e-mobility
The material 1.4034 is a martensitic chromium steel with good mechanical properties. Due to the increased carbon content, it has even better hardenability than the reference material 1.4031.
Composition
C
Si
Mn
P
S
Cr
min.
0,43
-
-
-
-
12,50
max.
0,50
1,00
1,00
0,040
0,015
14,50
C
min.
0,43
max.
0,50
Si
max.
1,00
Mn
max.
1,00
P
max.
0,040
S
max.
0,015
Cr
min.
12,50
max.
14,50
Standards and designations
Material group
Stainless steel
AFNOR
Z38C13M; Z44C14
AISI/SAE
420
B.S.
420S45
UNS
S42000
Fields of application
Architecture & decoration
Medical technology, pharmacy
Automotive industry
Power engineering
Food technology
Mechanical engineering
Fasteners
Cutting industry
Attributes
Physical properties at 20° C
Density
7,70 kg/dm³
Specific heat
460 J/kg K
Thermal conductivity
30 W/m K
Electrical resistance
0,55 (ohm) mm²/m
Magnetizability
available
Thermal treatment
Hot forming
Soft annealing
Hardening
Tempering
More properties
very good mechanical properties
very good polishability
good corrosion resistance
good chemical resistance
poor weldability
Delivery forms
Angle/profile
Cut to size/custom made
Flat
Hexagon
Round
Round tube/bushing
Sheets/sheet blanks/plates
Slit strip
Square
