AISI 4340

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aluminum alloy
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Alloy Steel 4340
SAE 4340
UNS G43400
gptkbp:application gptkb:aircraft
axles
crankshafts
high-strength bolts
power transmission gears
gptkbp:carbonContent 0.38-0.43%
gptkbp:chromiumContent 0.70-0.90%
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:phosphorus
gptkb:sulfur
carbon
iron
nickel
manganese
silicon
molybdenum
chromium
gptkbp:corrosionResistance low
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:density 7.85 g/cm³
gptkbp:elongation 11-25%
gptkbp:formability good
gptkbp:hardness 217-235 HB (annealed)
up to 53 HRC (quenched and tempered)
gptkbp:heatTreatment can be heat treated to high strength
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AISI 4340
gptkbp:machinability good
gptkbp:magnetType yes
gptkbp:manganeseContent 0.60-0.80%
gptkbp:meltingPoint 1427-1515°C
gptkbp:microstructure martensitic (after quenching)
gptkbp:molybdenumContent 0.20-0.30%
gptkbp:nickelContent 1.65-2.00%
gptkbp:phosphorusContent max 0.035%
gptkbp:quenchingMedium gptkb:oil
gptkbp:siliconContent 0.15-0.30%
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:American_Iron_and_Steel_Institute
gptkbp:sulfurContent max 0.040%
gptkbp:temperingTemperature 400-650°C
gptkbp:tensileStrength 745-1860 MPa
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:military
aerospace industry
automotive industry
gptkbp:weldability gptkb:fire
gptkbp:yield 470-1620 MPa
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AISI_steel_grades
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7