M52 Tool Die Steels

M52 - Specification & Application

Bearing Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M52 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.85 0.95
Si 0.20 0.60
Mn 0.15 0.45
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.50 4.30
Mo 4.00 4.90
V 1.65 2.25
W 0.75 1.50
Co - -

M52 - Detail

Bearing Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M52

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)
182 (≥) 967 (≥) 14 13 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 222

Physical properties of grade M52

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
713 (≥) 464 (≥) 12 24 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 113
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
534 671 782

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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