In addition to high carbon levels, these grades benefit from a chromium content that increases hardenability and improves the quenching process.
Applications
Saws
Bearing parts
Norms
Just as reference, SAE J403 and SAE J409 (Chemical composition are according to internal steel database)
Chemical composition
Cr intentionally added (specified minimum % Cr content)
Aspect
Hot rolled coils and heavy plates: hot rolled surface, unoiled and unpickled
Slabs: casted condition without other treatment
Dimensional range
Slabs: 200 mm
Heavy plates: 16 mm – 38 mm
Coils: 2 mm – 12.70 mm