440C Stainless Steel Powder Description
440C Stainless Steel Powder is the highest carbon content stainless steel in the 400 stainless steel series known for its exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance. 440 stainless steel has 4 versions: 440A, 440B, 440C, and 440F. Except for 440F, the other three 440 stainless steel’s difference is carbon content. 440C is the most popular version and 440F is an upper version of 440C with S addition. 440C stainless steel shows better edge retention during properly heat-treated
440C Stainless Steel Powder Specifications
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Particle Size
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15~45μm, 45~150μm or customized
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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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440C 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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Mn
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Ni
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C
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S
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P
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Mo
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wt%
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Bal.
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16~18
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≤1.0
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≤1.0
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≤0.60
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0.95~1.20
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≤0.03
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≤0.04
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≤0.75
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440C Stainless Steel Powder Applications
- Powder Metallurgy (PM): 440C Stainless Steel Powder is widely used in powder metallurgy processes to manufacture high-strength and wear-resistant stainless steel components. It is particularly suitable for applications that require excellent hardness and corrosion resistance, such as cutting tools, knife blades, and wear parts in industries like automotive, aerospace, and defense.
- Additive Manufacturing (AM): The powder is utilized in additive manufacturing techniques such as selective laser melting (SLM) or electron beam melting (EBM) to fabricate complex stainless steel parts with superior mechanical properties. It finds applications in industries such as aerospace, medical, and tooling.
- Bearings and Balls: 440C Stainless Steel Powder is commonly used in the production of precision bearings, ball bearings, and bearing components. Its high hardness and corrosion resistance make it ideal for applications where smooth operation, long service life, and resistance to harsh environments are required.
- Surgical and Medical Instruments: The powder is employed in the manufacturing of surgical and medical instruments due to its excellent corrosion resistance, high hardness, and biocompatibility. It is utilized in the production of surgical blades, dental tools, orthopedic implants, and other medical devices.
- Mold and Die Inserts: 440C Stainless Steel Powder is used for the fabrication of mold and die inserts that require high wear resistance and dimensional stability. It finds applications in plastic injection molding, die casting, and other molding processes.
- Industrial and Specialty Applications: The powder is suitable for various industrial and specialty applications where high hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance are crucial. Examples include valve components, nozzles, gears, and cutting tool inserts.
440C Stainless Steel Powder Packaging
Our 440C Stainless Steel Powder is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
