S6 Tool Die Steels

S6 - Specification & Application

Shock-Resisting Tool Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of S6 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.40 0.50
Si 2.00 2.50
Mn 1.20 1.50
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 1.20 1.50
Mo 0.30 0.50
V 0.20 0.40
W - -
Ni+Cu - 0.75

S6 - Detail

Shock-Resisting Tool Steel

Mechanical properties of grade S6

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)
364 (≥) 925 (≥) 23 44 23 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 322

Physical properties of grade S6

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
639 (≥) 235 (≥) 32 41 22 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 231
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
997 196 896
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