Range attributes
C (Carbon)
0.55
%    
Cr (Chromium)
5
%    
Fe (Iron)
90.7
%    (estimate)
Mn (Manganese)
0.3
%    
Mo (Molybdenum)
1.3
%    
Rockwell Hardness C scale
57 to 60
   
Si (Silicon)
0.9
%    
W (Tungsten)
1.25
%    
 
Discrete attributes
~Checking Status
Available forms
Balance
Base Element
Country
USA
Material Class
Source
Specification Status
Specification Type
 
Short text attributes
Composition Note_old
Fe is listed as a Balance element for this material, but its % value is not listed in the specification. The value shown is a calculated one.
Country*
USA
Description_old
Usual hardness 57-60 HRC; Punch and die steel for hot and cold work applications, For shear blades, chipper knives, forming dies, forging dies, back up rolls, and plastic molds. AISI A8.
Designation
AL TECH A-8
 
Long text attributes
Composition Note
Fe is listed as a Balance element for this material, but its % value is not listed in the specification. The value shown is a calculated one.
Description
Usual hardness 57-60 HRC; Punch and die steel for hot and cold work applications, For shear blades, chipper knives, forming dies, forging dies, back up rolls, and plastic molds. AISI A8.
 
Hyperlink attributes
Similar Alloys
 
Integer attributes
ID
60481
Source ID
231893
 
Further Information
 



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