Chromium 25

Chemical Composition

Element Symbol Average Preferred Range %
Carbon C 2.8-3.0
Chromium Cr 25-27
Silicon Si 0.6-0.8
Manganese Mn 0.6-0.8
Molybdenum Mo 0.4-0.6
Nickel Ni 0.8-1.0
Copper Cu 0.8-1.0
Sulphur S 0-0.06
Phosphorus P 0-0.10
Iron Fe Balance

Mechanical Properties

Property Metric Values Imperial Values
Compressive Strength Min 429 ksi 2960 MPa
Transverse Strength Min 136 ksi 938 MPa
Hardness (Brinell) 650HB 650HB

Comparative Specifications

ASTM: Grade III A 25% Cr

DIN: GX 260 Cr 27

EN (EU/US): GJH-X260Cr 27

BS (British Standard): Grade 3D

GB (Chinese Standard): BTMCr26

Applicable Casting Processes