D-2
Steel availability
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Round Pre-machined 1/2 "to 24"
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License plate L. Hot 1/2 "to 12"
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Average Chemical Analysis
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C Yes Mn P S Cr Neither Mo W V Others BHN / HRC
D-2 1.40-1.60 0.10-0.60 0.10-0.60 0.03 0.03 11.0-13.0 - 0.7-1.2 - 0.5-1.1 - 255+
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Heat treatment
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Temper temperature (° C) Cooling Medium (° C) Tempering (° C)
D-2 990-1050 ° Air, salts, oil or vacuum. 150-240
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Features and Applications
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D-2
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Steel of high resistance to wear and compression, with moderate toughness; widely used in parts for cutting, embossing, forming rollers, porcelain and refractory molds, etc.