1.2542 Tool Die Steels

1.2542 - Specification & Application

Alloyed WCrV steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of 1.2542 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.40 0.50
Si 0.80 1.10
Mn 0.20 0.40
P - 0.035
S - 0.035
Cr 0.90 1.20
Mo - -
V 0.15 0.20
W 1.80 2.10

1.2542 - Detail

Alloyed WCrV steel

Mechanical properties of grade 1.2542

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)
445 (≥) 582 (≥) 22 21 43 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 222

Physical properties of grade 1.2542

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
624 (≥) 695 (≥) 21 13 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 123
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
983 312 167

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