1.7001 (38Cr1)

Classification

Country Section Category
Germany Structural, Pressure Vessel and Engineering Steels Cr, Cr-B

Chemical composition

Standard Fe, % Si, % Mn, % Cr, % P, % C, % S, %
97.92–98.86 < 0.4 0.5–0.8 0.3–0.4 < 0.035 0.34–0.41 < 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
< 16 880–1030 > 730 < 11 < 40 > 35 Tempering 860-890 in oil. Holiday 540-680. Normalization is 890-910.
17–40 780–930 > 730 < 12 < 45 > 40 Tempering 860-890 in oil. Holiday 540-680. Normalization is 890-910.
41–100 680–830 > 530 < 13 < 50 < 45 Tempering 860-890 in oil. Holiday 540-680. Normalization is 890-910.

Description of chemical elements

Element Units of measurement Description
Fe % Iron
Si % Silicon
Mn % Manganese
Cr % Chrome
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