AISI 6150 Springs
AISI 6150 is a fine-grained, highly abrasion resistant carbon-chromium alloy steel. It provides outstanding shock resistance and toughness when heat treated.
| Technical Specification | AISI 6150 |
|---|---|
| Nominal Composition |
C: 0.48 - 0.53 Mn:.0.70 – 0.90 Cr: 0.8 - 1.1 |
| Density |
0.283 lb./in3 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (E) |
29.7x 103 ksi |
| Modulus of Rigidity (G) |
11.6 x 103 ksi |
| Electrical Resistivity |
234 µΩ.cm |
| Thermal Conductivity |
323 Btu/(hr/ft2/in/°F) |
| Min Size |
0.005 in (0.130 mm) |
| Uses |
This alloy is used in automobile engineering for the production of medium and large cross section forged components, which require high tensile strength and toughness. |
