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420 is a martensitic stainless steel with high strength and hardness. It is commonly used for cutlery and surgical instruments, and heat treatment can further increase its mechanical properties.
- High strength and hardness
- Heat treatable
- Instrument applications
420 Stainless Steel Overview
420 is a martensitic stainless steel with high strength and hardness. It is commonly used for cutlery and surgical instruments, and heat treatment can further increase its mechanical properties.
- High strength and hardness: 420 suits components that need elevated hardness and strength.
- Heat treatable: Heat treatment can increase its mechanical properties.
- Instrument applications: 420 is used for cutlery and surgical instruments.
Selection note: 420 combines high strength and hardness with moderate corrosion resistance, making it useful for hard-wearing parts and instruments.
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420 Stainless Steel Material Specifications
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile strength, yield | 345–650 MPa |
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| Fatigue strength | 275 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 10–25 % |
| Hardness | 180–290 Brinell |
Physical Properties
| Density | 7.80 g/cm³ |
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