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General Information
18CrNiMo7-6 is a case hardening steel with high toughness. There are a number of variants with high cleanliness requirements. All variants
possess tighter composition ranges compared to the standard. One variant is produced with the quality class IQ (isotropic quality). This ensures a
very low number of elongated sulphide inclusions which will give more isotropic properties. The high oxidic cleanliness will enable the steel to meet
the same high cleanliness demands as for re-melted qualities.
Grade 159A - Variant with low sulphur content and high cleanliness demands
Grade 159B - Variant with controlled sulphur content for consistent machinability and +H hardenability
Grade 159Q - Isotropic properties (IQ) and better fatigue strength due to higher cleanliness levels, and a finer size and
distribution of non-metallic inclusions
Grade 159X - Variant with controlled sulphur content for consistent machinability and +H hardenability
Grade 159S - Variant with increased sulphur content.
Grade 4761(MoCN216) - Low sulphur variant of Imatra
IQ-Steel®
IQ-Steel® is an isotropic quality ultra clean steel optimized for high fatigue strength under multi axial loading.
For additional Heat Treatment Data, please visit the Heat Treatment Guide.
Similar designations
1.6587, AISI4820, DIN17CrNiMo6, 18CND6
Chemical composition
Variant Cast C% Si % Mn % P% S% Cr % Ni % Mo %
Min 0.15 - 0.50 - - 1.50 1.40 0.25
18CrNiMo7-6 ref Std
Max 0.21 0.40 0.90 0.025 0.015 1.80 1.70 0.35
Mechanical Properties
Variant
Rp0.2 * Reh, ** Rel
Transformation temperatures
Temperature °C
MS 410
AC1 726
AC3 833
Heat treatment recommendations
Treatment Condition Temperature cycle Cooling/quenching
Hot forging +U 800-1200°C In air
Hardenability
45
Hardness [HRC]
40
35
30
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Austenitization temperature of Ovako 159X: 845°C The reference 18CrNiMo7-6 is the "+H" variant according to SS-EN ISO 683-17 2014.
Steel cleanliness
Steel cleanliness
Micro inclusions - steel grade 159X Macro inclusions - 159X
ISO 3763
Applied standard ASTM E45 Applied standard
(Blue fracture)
Sampling Six random sample from final product Sampling Statistical sampling on billets
The limits is dimension dependent. The average rating of six samples should not exeed <10 defects/dm3 >0,2 mm
Limits Limits
the limits given in the graph. FBH
IQ
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The information in this document is for illustrative purposes only. The data and examples are only general recommendations and not a warranty or a guarantee.
The suitability of a product for a specific application can be confirmed only by Ovako once given the actual conditions.The purchaser of an Ovako product has
the responsibility to ascertain and control the applicability of the products before using them. Continuous development may necessitate changes in technical
data without notice. This document is only valid for Ovako material. Other material, covering the same international specifications, does not necessarily comply
with the properties presented in this document.