Campfire Steel
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| C | Mn | Si | Cr | Ni | S (max) | P (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.12-0.18 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.10-0.35 | 0.60-1.10 | 3.00-3.75 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Tensile Strength (N/mm2) | Elongation % | Impact Izod (J) | Impact KCV (J) | Hardness (HB) | Reduction of Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 | 15 | 40 | 35 | 341 | 50 |
| Process | Temperature & Cooling Details |
|---|---|
| Forging | Heat to 1150°C. Hold until uniform. Minimum 850°C. Cool slowly in ashes or sand. |
| Annealing | Heat to 830°C-850°C. Cool in furnace. |
| Normalising | Heat to 870°C-900°C. Cool in still air. |
| Stress Relieving | Annealed: 600°C-650°C. Hardened: 500°C-550°C. Cool in still air. |
| Hardening | Heat to 830°C-880°C. Quench in oil or polymer. |
| Tempering | Heat to 450°C-700°C. Note: Avoid 200°C-420°C to prevent temper brittleness. |
