EV6 Stainless Steels

EV6 - Specification & Application

Steel for exhaust valves

Chemical composition(wt.%) of EV6 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.30 0.45
Si 2.75 3.25
Mn 0.80 1.30
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 18.0 20.0
Ni 7.50 8.50
N 0.15 0.20

EV6 - Detail

Steel for exhaust valves

Mechanical properties of grade EV6

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
627 (≥) 519 (≥) 12 13 11 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 344

Physical properties of grade EV6

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
857 (≥) 272 (≥) 13 22 13 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 433
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
687 749 724

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