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Chromium molybdenum steel, 501, ASTM A473
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Chemical Composition
Base Element
Fe (Iron)
C (Carbon)
0.1
% (minimum)
Cr (Chromium)
4 to 6
%
Fe (Iron)
91.3 to 95.5
%
(estimate)
Mn (Manganese)
1
% (maximum)
Mo (Molybdenum)
0.4 to 0.65
%
P (Phosphorus)
0.04
% (maximum)
S (Sulfur)
0.03
% (maximum)
Si (Silicon)
1
% (maximum)
Composition Note
Fe is listed as a Base element for this material, but its % value is not listed in the specification. The value shown is a calculated one.
Mechanical Properties
Yield Strength
205
MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength
414
MPa
Elongation
20
% strain
Brinell Hardness
201
Other Information
Material Class
Ferrous Alloy
Alloy Family
High-Alloy Steel (Corrosion and Heat Resistant, Stainless, and Nickel Steels)
Alloy Group
Miscellaneous or unclassified
Alloy Sub-Group
Chromium molybdenum steel
Country
USA
Standards Body
ASTM (USA)
Description
Stainless steel forgings for general use, low and high-temp.
Designation
501
Specification Type
Standard
Specification
ASTM A473
Specification Year
2001
Specification Status
Obsolete
Specification Status Notes
active 2001
Source
Worldwide Guide to Equivalent Irons and Steels, 5th ed. ASM International 2006
Available forms
Wrought
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