AISI 8620 Steel Powder Description
AISI 8620 Steel Powder is a high-carbon steel alloy known for its excellent hardness, tensile strength, and wear resistance. The powder form facilitates versatile manufacturing techniques, allowing for the production of complex shapes and high-precision components. Its properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including tooling, automotive components, cutting tools, and wear-resistant parts.
AISI 8620 Steel Powder Specifications
Chemical Composition %
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Material
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Fe
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C
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Mn
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S
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P
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AISI 1080
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98.0-99.0
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0.75-0.88
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0.6-0.9
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0.05
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0.04
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Properties
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Powder Size
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53-150μm
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15-45μm
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15-53μm
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Tap Density g/cm3
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4.5-4.8
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4.4-4.9
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4.4-4.9
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Hall flow rate (s/50g)
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≤25
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Oxygen Content (ppm)
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300-500
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300-500
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300-500
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Alloy Properties
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Properties
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Value
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Density
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7.8 g/cm3
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Tensile Strength
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530 MPa
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Yield Strength
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385 MPa
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Hardness, Brinell
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149
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Elastic modulus
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190-210 GPa
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Poisson’s ratio
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0.27-0.30
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Thermal conductivity
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26 W/mK
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AISI 8620 Steel Powder Applications
- Tooling and Dies: Used in the production of tools and dies that require high hardness and wear resistance.
- Automotive Components: Employed in manufacturing automotive parts such as gears, springs, and axles.
- Cutting Tools: Ideal for making cutting tools like blades and knives that require a sharp, durable edge.
- Wear-Resistant Parts: Used in components that experience high wear, such as bearings and bushings.
- Powder Metallurgy: Utilized in powder metallurgy processes to create complex shapes and high-precision components.
AISI 8620 Steel Powder Packaging
Our AISI 8620 Steel Powder is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
FAQs
Q1: What are the advantages of using AISI 8620 steel powder?
AISI 8620 steel powder offers a combination of high strength, toughness, and wear resistance, making it ideal for applications requiring components with superior mechanical properties. It can be cost-effective compared to other alloyed powders due to its versatility and ease of processing.
Q2: How is AISI 8620 steel powder manufactured?
AISI 8620 steel powder is typically produced through atomization or mechanical milling of molten steel, followed by annealing and grinding processes to achieve the desired particle size distribution and morphology. The resulting powder can then be further processed using powder metallurgy techniques.
Q3: What are the applications of AISI 8620 steel powder?
AISI 8620 steel powder is used in various applications where high strength, toughness, and wear resistance are required, such as gears, shafts, connecting rods, and other automotive and machinery components. It is also employed in additive manufacturing processes, including selective laser sintering (SLS) and binder jetting.
