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.

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

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Mechanical

Property	Value	Temperature	Comment
Hardness, Brinell	230 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Hardness, Brinell of 230 [-] at 23.0 °C	23.0 °C	soft annealed
Hardness, Rockwell C	50 - 58 [-] Show Supplier Material materials with Hardness, Rockwell C of 50 - 58 [-] at 23.0 °C	23.0 °C
Tensile strength	1665 - 2180 MPa Show Supplier Material materials with Tensile strength of 1665 - 2180 MPa at 23.0 °C	23.0 °C

Chemical properties

Property
Carbon	0.59 %
Chromium	1 %
Iron		Balance
Manganese	0.9 %
Silicon	0.3 %
Vanadium	0.1 %

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

Cryodur 2242

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