1.3561 (44Cr2)

Classification

Country Section Category
Germany Alloy Miscellaneous Steels Bearing Steels

Chemical composition

Standard Fe, % Si, % Mn, % Cr, % Cu, % P, % C, % S, %
97.36–98.68 < 0.4 0.5–0.8 0.4–0.6 < 0.3 < 0.025 0.42–0.48 < 0.035

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Mechanical properties at 20 °C

Rolling Standard Size, mm Tension Classifiers $$\sigma _{U}$$, $$MPa$$ $$\sigma_{Y}$$, $$MPa$$ $$\epsilon_L$$, % $$\psi$$, % $$KU$$, $$J$$ Treatment
< 16 880–1080 > 640 < 12 < 40 < 30 After hardening and tempering
17–40 780–930 > 540 < 14 < 40 < 35 After hardening and tempering
41–100 690–830 > 440 < 15 < 45 < 35 After hardening and tempering

Brinell hardness number

Rolling Standard Classifiers Value, HBW
soft, annealing < 255

Description of chemical elements

Element Units of measurement Description
Fe % Iron
Si % Silicon
Mn % Manganese
Cr % Chrome
Cu % Copper
P % Phosphorus
C % Carbon
S % Sulfur

Description of mechanical properties

Parameter Units of measurement Description
$$\sigma_{Y}$$ $$MPa$$ Yield strength
$$\sigma _{U}$$ $$MPa$$ Ultimate tensile strength
$$\epsilon_L$$ % Elongation at break (longitudinal)
$$\psi$$ % Reduction in cross section on fracture
$$KU$$ $$J$$ Impact energy