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DIN 42Cr4 vs DIN 42CrV6
Property comparison of DIN 42Cr4 and DIN 42CrV6, both carbon steel.
| Property | DIN 42Cr4 | DIN 42CrV6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 670 MPa | 850 MPa | +27% |
| Tensile strength | 880 MPa | 980 MPa | +11% |
| Elastic modulus | 206,000 MPa | 206,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 80,000 MPa | 80,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,860 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 57 W/m·K | 57 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 463 J/kg·K | 463 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000012 1/K | 0.000012 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C | 0% |
Difference is DIN 42CrV6 relative to DIN 42Cr4. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
DIN 42Cr4
- standard
- DIN
- heat treatment
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DIN 42CrV6
- standard
- DIN
- heat treatment
- heat treated
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