Ni-Hard Iron

Chemical Composition

Element Symbol Average Preferred Range %
Carbon C 2.8-3.6
Nickel Ni 3.3-5.0
Chromium Cr 1.4-4.0
Manganese Mn 2
Silicon Si 0.8
Phosphorus P 0.3
Sulfur S 0.15
Molybdenum Mo 1
Iron Fe Balance

Mechanical Properties

Property Metric Values Imperial Values
Compressive Strength Min 300 ksi 2070 MPa
Transverse Strength Min 72 ksi 500 MPa
Hardness (Brinell) 550HB 550HB

Comparative Specifications

ASTM: Ni-Hard IA

SAE: A 532 IA NiCr-HC

DIN: G-X 330 NiCr 42

EN (EU/US): GJH-X330NiCr 4-2

BS (British Standard): Grade 2B

UNS: F45000

Applicable Casting Processes