ASTM A681:2008 H13 Steel: Specifications & Listings

ASTM A681:2008 H13: H13: hot work tool steel (UNS T20813). Specified in A681:2008.

Forms: Round Bar Flat Bar Plate Category: Tool & Die Steels
Grade Details
GradeASTM A681:2008 H13
Standard ASTM A681:2008
ApplicationsDie casting dies, extrusion dies, forging dies, hot stamping
Most Active InWest (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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Grade Standard Match
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 GB/T 1299-2014 Strong Match
ASTM A681 H11 ASTM A681:2008 Strong Match
BS 4659 BH13 BS 4659:1989 Strong Match
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GB/T 1299-2014 Strong Match
IS 3748 XT35Cr5MoV1 IS 3748:1990 Strong Match
BS 4659 BH11 BS 4659:1989 Strong Match
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Strong Match
EN ISO 4957 X40CrMoV5-1 EN ISO 4957:2018 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn P S Si Cr V Mo
0.32-0.45 0.20-0.60 <=0.030 <=0.030 0.80-1.25 4.75-5.50 0.80-1.20 1.10-1.75
Mechanical Properties
Hardness <=235 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Available Sizes
Round Bar 16mm–400mm dia
Flat Bar 20×10mm–400×150mm
Square Bar 20mm–300mm
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.

More data from ASTM A681:2008

From the standard
Maximum hardness in delivery condition 2 conditions
ConditionMaximum hardness (HB)
Annealed235
Cold drawn262
Maximum Brinell hardness (BHN).
Source: A681:2008, Table 2
Heat treatment and response to hardening hardening test conditions
Preheat temperature
1450 deg F (788 deg C)
Austenitizing, salt bath
1825 deg F (996 deg C)
Austenitizing, controlled atmosphere furnace
1850 deg F (1010 deg C)
Austenitizing time
5 to 15 min
Quench medium
Air
Tempering temperature
1025 deg F (552 deg C)
Minimum hardness after treatment
52 HRC
Austenitizing temperatures are stipulated for the response to hardening test only.
Source: A681:2008, Table 3

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