M50 Tool Die Steels

M50 - Specification & Application

Bearing Steel

Chemical composition(wt.%) of M50 grade:

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.78 0.88
Si 0.20 0.60
Mn 0.15 0.45
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 3.75 4.50
Mo 3.90 4.75
V 0.80 1.25
W - -
Co - -

M50 - Detail

Bearing Steel

Mechanical properties of grade M50

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)
314 (≥) 224 (≥) 24 24 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 131

Physical properties of grade M50

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
478 (≥) 923 (≥) 32 21 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 244
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
117 216 475

Equivalent Grade

Equivalent Products

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