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Z20C13 Application:Surgical instruments. Haemostatic forceps. Stainless steel. Chemical composition and hardness

Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Stainless Steels Z20C13 France - AFNOR , NF A 35-590 - Tool steels
NF A 35-573 - Stainless steels for general purposes. Plates, wide strips and strips
NF A 35-574 - Iron and steel. Stainless steel for general purposes. Semi- finished products, bars and wire rod
NF S 90-450 - Surgical instruments. Haemostatic forceps. Stainless steel. Chemical composition and hardness

Chemical composition(wt.%) of Z20C13 grade: NF A 35-590

Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.18 0.23
Si - 0.75
Mn - 1.00
P - 0.040
S - 0.015
Cr 12.00 14.00
Mo - -
Ni - -
Surgical instruments. Haemostatic forceps. Stainless steel. Chemical composition and hardness

Mechanical properties of grade Z20C13 NF A 35-590

Proof strength
Rp0.2 (MPa)
Tensile strength
Rm (MPa)
Impact energy
KV (J)
Elongation at fracture
A (%)
Reduction in cross section on fracture
Z (%)
As-Heat-Treated Condition Brinell hardness (HBW)
793 (≥) 661 (≥) 23 32 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 114

Physical properties of grade Z20C13 NF A 35-590

Property Density
kg/dm3
Temperature T
°C/F
Specific heat
J / kgK
Thermal conductivity
W/mK
Electric resistance
µΩ·cm
Modulus of elasticity
kN/mm2
Expansion rate
217 (≥) 292 (≥) 43 43 12 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 341
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
818 259 751

Z20C13 - Form of Supply

Product type Products Dimension Processes Deliver Status
Plates / Sheets Plates / Sheets 0.08-200mm(T)*W*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Steel Bar Round Bar, Flat Bar, Square Bar Φ8-1200mm*L Forging, hot rolling and cold rolling, Cast Black, Rough Turning, Shot Blasting,
Coil / Strip Steel Coil /Steel Strip 0.03-16.0x1200mm Cold-Rolled & Hot-Rolled Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED, Shot Blasting
Pipes / Tubes Seamless Pipes/Tubes, Welded Pipes/Tubes OD:6-219mm x WT:0.5-20.0mm Hot extrusion, Cold Drawn, Welded Annealed, Solution and Aging, Q+T, ACID-WASHED

Cross Reference Table(Equivalent Grade)

Grade Standard Country Application
Z20C13 AFNOR France
Surgical instruments. Haemostatic forceps. Stainless steel. Chemical composition and hardness
Z20C13CI AFNOR France
Iron and steel. Cutlery stainless steel
Z20C13F AFNOR France
General purpose forgings. Stainless steels
Z20C13M AFNOR France
Steel castings

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