Bohler M390

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steel
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs M390
gptkbp:carbonContent 1.9% (approximate)
gptkbp:chromiumContent 20% (approximate)
gptkbp:containsElement carbon
manganese
silicon
molybdenum
tungsten
vanadium
chromium
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:CPM_20CV
gptkb:CTS-204P
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Austria
gptkbp:edgeRetention excellent
gptkbp:feature high corrosion resistance
good edge retention
high hardness
high wear resistance
fine carbide structure
gptkbp:grindability moderate
gptkbp:hardness 60-62 HRC
gptkbp:heatTreatmentRequired yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bohler M390
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:ISOStandard gptkb:ISO_4957
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Böhler-Uddeholm
gptkbp:marketedAs premium knife steel
gptkbp:molybdenumContent 1% (approximate)
gptkbp:primaryUse surgical instruments
cutting tools
knife blades
gptkbp:productionMethod powder metallurgy
gptkbp:resistantTo staining
pitting
chipping
gptkbp:sharpeningDifficulty moderate to high
gptkbp:toughness moderate
gptkbp:type martensitic stainless steel
gptkbp:UNNumber S390 Microclean
gptkbp:usedBy custom knife makers
production knife companies
gptkbp:vanadiumContent 4% (approximate)
gptkbp:weldability poor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CPM_20CV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8