EN12CrMo Alloy Structural Steel
EN12CrMo alloy structural steel is a high strength low alloy steel that is used for many industrial applications. This grade of steel contains high levels of chromium and molybdenum and is commonly used for welded components. This grade of steel has similar mechanical properties to those of the commonly used steels such as AISI 4140 or AISI 4340 and can be heat treated to improve its mechanical properties.
EN12CrMo alloy structural steel is low alloyed steel that is made up of chromium, molybdenum and other minor alloying elements. The chromium levels in this grade of steel are typically around 1%. The molybdenum content of this steel typically ranges from 0.5% to 1%. Due to the low levels of alloying elements in this grade of steel, it has a good weldability and can be easily welded. This grade of steel is usually supplied in the normalized as-quenched or tempered conditions and can be easily machined and machined without any difficulty.
EN12CrMo alloy structural steel has many industrial applications due to its weldability and high strength. It is most commonly used in ship building, bridge construction, civil engineering and other heavy industries. This grade of steel is very suitable for welding with preheat and reduced hydrogen cracking welding procedures. This type of steel is not affected by tempering, so it can be hardened to a high level of strength. The creep and stress-rupture strength of this type of steel can be increased with special heat treatment.
Due to its corrosion resistance properties, this grade of steel is also used in automotive, petrochemical and other engineering applications. EN12CrMo alloy structural steel has a tensile strength of 860-1000 MPa, yield strength of 765-1000 MPa and an elastic limit of 450-530 MPa. The weldability of this steel is excellent and it can be welded using low-hydrogen, low-alloy flux-cored electrodes. The welded components can be heat-treated to improve their mechanical properties.
In order to improve the properties of EN12CrMo alloy structural steel, it must be maintained in correct operating temperature and working environment conditions. This grade of steel is sensitive to sulfur and also has a low level of machinability. Therefore, it must be machined at high-speed and in the right conditions in order to achieve the desired results. The welding procedures must also be adequate in order to prevent any cracking or distortion of the weld.
In conclusion, EN12CrMo alloy structural steel is an ideal choice for many applications due to its weldability, high strength, corrosion resistance properties and low cost. This grade of steel is suitable for many industrial applications and can be welded and machined in the right conditions. The welded components of this steel can be heat treated to improve their mechanical properties.