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EN X5CrNiMo17-12-2 vs EN X6Cr17
Property comparison of EN X5CrNiMo17-12-2 and EN X6Cr17, both carbon steel.
| Property | EN X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | EN X6Cr17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 200 MPa | 240 MPa | +20% |
| Tensile strength | 500 MPa | 400 MPa | -20% |
| Elongation | 40 % | 20 % | -50% |
| 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 | 51.9 W/m·K | 51.9 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 460 J/kg·K | 460 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 EN X6Cr17 relative to EN X5CrNiMo17-12-2. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
EN X5CrNiMo17-12-2
- standard
- ISO
EN X6Cr17
- standard
- ISO
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