Cryodur 2242

Alternative and trade names
DIN EN ISO 59CrV4, 1.2242
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Description

1.2242 (59CrV4) Quenched and Tempered, cold work tool steel with wear resistant and high toughness.

Equivalent Materials

This material data has been provided by Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Specialty Steel (DEW).

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Properties

Mechanical

PropertyValueComment

Hardness, Brinell

230 [-]

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soft annealed

Hardness, Rockwell C

50 - 58 [-]

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Tensile strength

1665 - 2180 MPa

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Chemical properties

PropertyValue

Carbon

0.59 %

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Chromium

1 %

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Iron

Balance

Manganese

0.9 %

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Silicon

0.3 %

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Vanadium

0.1 %

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Technological properties

Property
Application areas

Special steel for hand chisels of all types, including flat, cross-cut and pointed chisels for the treatment of hard materials; also for screwdrivers and other hand tools

Heat Treatment

Soft annealing: 710-740°C (Cooling in furnace) - Stress-relief-annealing: 650-680°C, Hardening: 810-850°C and quenching in oil