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NF Z12CN2520 vs NF Z20C13
Property comparison of NF Z12CN2520 and NF Z20C13, both carbon steel.
| Property | NF Z12CN2520 | NF Z20C13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 240 MPa | 540 MPa | +125% |
| Tensile strength | 540 MPa | 730 MPa | +35% |
| Elongation | 30 % | 14 % | -53% |
| 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 NF Z20C13 relative to NF Z12CN2520. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
NF Z12CN2520
- standard
- NF
NF Z20C13
- standard
- NF
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