Applications
Perfect for applications in the Aerospace industry
4340 Alloy Steel can be used in a variety of applications including:
- Commercial and military aircraft
- Automotive systems
- Forged hydraulic systems
About 4340 Alloy Steel
4340 Alloy Steel is an iron-based alloy containing nickel, chromium and molybdenum. The relatively high carbon content provides this alloy with superior strength in applications where severe service conditions exist.
4340 Alloy Steel has high strength, superior toughness and good ductility. In addition, the alloy is immune to embrittlement.
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Properties
- Density:
- 7.85 g/cm^3
- Melting Range:
- 1340-1380°C
- Specific Heat Capacity:
- 448 J/kg*K
- Electrical Resistivity:
- 1.09 µΩ.m
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion from -18-93°C :
- 11.3 µm/mm/°C
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion from -18-649°C :
- 14.6 µm/mm/°C