P6 Tool Die Steels

P6 - Specification & Application

Mold Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of P6 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.05 0.15
Si 0.10 0.40
Mn 0.35 0.70
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 1.25 1.75
Mo - -
V - -
W - -
Ni+Cu - 0.75
Ni 3.25 3.75

P6 - Detail

Mold Steel

Mechanical properties of grade P6

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)
163 (≥) 958 (≥) 11 11 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 312

Physical properties of grade P6

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
924 (≥) 661 (≥) 12 11 44 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 234
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
333 884 519

Equivalent Products

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