1.2842 tool steel
| Material No. | 1.2842 |
| US Standard (AISI) | - |
| Abbreviation | 90MnCrV8 |
| Older designation | - |
| Description | Tool steel |
| Composition Alloy components [%] | C: 0.85 - 0.95 Si: 0.10 - 0.40 Mn: 1.80 - 2.20 P: ≤ 0.030 S: ≤ 0.030 Cr: 0.20 - 0.50 V: 0.05 - 0.20 |
| Density [g/cm³] | 7.9 |
Yield point | - |
| Tensile strength Rm [N/mm²] | - |
| Elongation at fracture A [%] | - |
| Machinability | good |
| Weldability | suitable |
| Heat treatment | possible |
| Other properties | - |
| Main applications | Cross-roller guide rails, reamers, measuring tools, plastic and rubber compression moulds, forming tools |
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