H13 TOOL STEEL

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  • Description

    H13 is a versatile chromium-molybdenum hot work steel that is widely used in hot work and cold work tooling applications. The hot hardness (hot strength) of H13 resists thermal fatigue cracking which occurs as a result of cyclic heating and cooling cycles in hot work tooling applications. Because of its excellent combination of high toughness and resistance to thermal fatigue cracking (also known as heat checking) H13 is used for more hot work tooling applications than any other tool steel.

  • Identification | Specifications

    UNS # T20813
    AISI # Type H13

    ASTM A681

  • Properties

    Physical
    Specific Gravity - 7.75
    Density - 0.283 lb/in3

  • Processes

    Standard
    Hot Rolled
    Thermal Condition Cycled
    Flattened
    Cut Ends

  • Chemistry

    Carbon 0.32 – 0.45 %

    Chromium 4.75 –5.50 %

    Manganese 0.20 – 0.60 %

    Molybdenum 1.10 – 1.75 %

    Phosphorus 0.03% Max

    Silicon 0.80 – 1.25 %

    Sulfur 0.03 % Max

    Vanadium 0.80 – 1.20 %