420 Stainless Steel Powder Description
420 Stainless Steel Powder is primarily composed of iron, chromium, and carbon, with smaller amounts of other elements. It is a martensitic stainless steel known for its high strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance. It exhibits excellent wear resistance, good ductility, and moderate corrosion resistance in various environments. 420 Stainless Steel Powder is widely used in a range of applications that require high strength and corrosion resistance.
420 Stainless Steel Powder Specifications
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Particle Size
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15~45μm, or customized
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Bulk Density (g/cm3)
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2.6-3.2
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Purity
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99.9%
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Morphology
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spherical
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420 Stainless Steel Powder Content
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Element
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Fe
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Cr
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Si
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C
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S
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P
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wt%
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Bal.
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12~14
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≤1.0
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0.3~0.4
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≤0.03
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≤0.04
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420 Stainless Steel Powder Applications
- Powder Metallurgy (PM): 420 Stainless Steel Powder is widely used in powder metallurgy processes to produce stainless steel components with excellent mechanical properties. These components find applications in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and machinery, where high strength and corrosion resistance are required.
- Additive Manufacturing (AM): The powder is suitable for additive manufacturing techniques like selective laser melting (SLM) or electron beam melting (EBM) to fabricate complex stainless steel parts. It offers good dimensional accuracy, high density, and improved mechanical properties, making it useful for rapid prototyping and customized part production.
- Tooling and Cutlery: 420 Stainless Steel Powder is commonly utilized in the production of tooling components, such as molds, dies, and cutting tools, due to its high hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. It is also used in the manufacturing of various cutlery items, including knives, blades, and scissors.
- Bearings and Bushings: The powder is suitable for the production of stainless steel bearings and bushings used in mechanical applications. Its excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance properties ensure long-lasting and reliable performance in demanding environments.
- Surgical Instruments: 420 Stainless Steel Powder is utilized in the fabrication of surgical instruments due to its high hardness, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. It finds applications in the medical field for manufacturing surgical tools, dental instruments, and orthopedic implants.
- Firearms and Defense: The powder is used in the production of firearm components, such as gun barrels, slides, and frames, where high strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance are critical. It also finds applications in the defense industry for manufacturing weapon parts and ammunition components.
420 Stainless Steel Powder Packaging
Our 420 Stainless Steel Powder is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
