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8620 — Ni-Cr-Mo case-hardening steel

Designation

Grade
8620
UNS
G86200
EN designation
—
Commonly associated designations
21NiCrMo2 type
Type designations and trade names are given for orientation only. Trade names are trademarks of their respective owners; the cast grade and its standard remain the specification.
Standard
SAE J404 / AISI 8620 (cast: ASTM A732 Gr. 13Q)
Density
≈ 7.85 g/cm³
Usual delivery condition
Annealed for machining; case hardened after machining

Chemical composition

ElementMass fraction, %
C0.18–0.23
Mn0.70–0.90
Si0.15–0.35
Ni0.40–0.70
Cr0.40–0.60
Mo0.15–0.25
Febal.

Main elements only. Phosphorus, sulphur and residual-element limits are specified in the standard and are not reproduced here.

Mechanical properties

Mechanical properties depend on the heat-treatment condition and the ordering specification and are therefore not listed as single values. They are agreed per project.

Characteristics

Corrosion and oxidation behaviour
Not corrosion resistant; coating or other protection required in corrosive environments
Weldability
Possible with qualified procedure; preheat and/or post-weld heat treatment as specified
Machinability
Good in the appropriate heat-treatment condition
Typical applications
Gears and drives Automotive Wear parts General engineering

International cross-reference

SystemDesignationRelationship
EN (wrought)1.6523 (20NiCrMo2-2)Similar composition
JISSNCM220Similar composition

Casting and processing considerations

Good castability and moderate pouring temperatures. Surface decarburisation from the reaction between metal, shell and atmosphere has to be considered on heat-treated and wear surfaces; machining allowance or a controlled furnace atmosphere are common countermeasures. Section-size sensitivity of quenched and tempered grades should be reflected in the drawing requirements.

Reference data compiled from the cited standards for orientation. Always work from the current edition of the governing specification; values are not a guaranteed LOSTWAX TR delivery specification.

WCB GP240GH (1.0619) LCC G20Mn5 (1.6220) WC6 G17CrMo5-5 (1.7357) WC9 G17CrMo9-10 (1.7379) 4140 G42CrMo4 (1.7231)