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DIN WTSt52-3 vs DIN X20CrNi172
Property comparison of DIN WTSt52-3 and DIN X20CrNi172, both carbon steel.
| Property | DIN WTSt52-3 | DIN X20CrNi172 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 345 MPa | 550 MPa | +59% |
| Tensile strength | 490 MPa | 750 MPa | +53% |
| Elongation | 22 % | 14 % | -36% |
| 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 | 65.4 W/m·K | 51.9 W/m·K | -21% |
| Specific heat | 457 J/kg·K | 460 J/kg·K | +1% |
| 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 X20CrNi172 relative to DIN WTSt52-3. 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 WTSt52-3
- standard
- DIN
DIN X20CrNi172
- standard
- DIN
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