EN 10088-3 Grade X5CrNiCuNb16-4 / 1.4542

X5CrNiCuNb16-4 / 1.4542

Chemical Composition

Steel designation Chemical composition, % by mass
Steel Name Steel Number C max. Si max. Mn max P max. S N max Cr Mo Ni Ti Others
X5CrNiCuNb16-4 1.4542 ≤ 0,07 0,70 ≤ 1,50 0,040 ≤ 0,030b 15,0 to 17,0 3,0 to 5,0 ≤ 0,60 5 x C to 0,45 3,0 to 5,0 -

Mechanical Properties

Steel designation Thickness t or diameter a d Heat treatment conditionb Hardness c 0,2 %-proof strength Tensile strength Elongation after fracture Impact energy (ISO-V)
Steel Name Steel Number mm
max.
HB
max.
Rp0,2
MPa*)
min.
R m
MPa*)
A
%
min.
(long.)
KV
J
min
(long.)
Standard grades
X5CrNiCuNb16-4 1.4542 100 +AT 360 - max. 1200 - -
+P800 - 520 800 to 950 18 75
+P930 - 720 930 to 1100 16 40
+P960 - 790 960 to 1160 12 -
+P1070 - 1000 1070 to 1270 10 -
a  Width across flats for hexagons.
b  +AT = solution annealed; +P = precipitation hardened.
c  Only for guidance.
d For spring hard drawn condition see EN 10270-3.
*)  1MPa = 1 N/mm².