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Tools Steel
H11 and H13 are hot work tool steels known for their exceptional toughness and heat
resistance. H11 features good thermal fatigue resistance, making it suitable for
die-casting and forging applications. In contrast, H13 offers superior wear
resistance and maintains hardness at elevated temperatures. Both grades are
essential for high-performance tooling in demanding environments.
Specifications :
| Grade |
Type |
Key Composition |
Hardness (HRC) |
Toughness |
Applications |
| H11 |
Hot Work Tool Steel |
C: 0.30%, Cr: 4.75-5.50%, Mo: 1.0-1.5%, V: 0.8-1.2% |
48-54 |
Good |
Die casting, forging dies, hot shear blades |
| H13 |
Hot Work Tool Steel |
C: 0.32-0.45%, Cr: 5.0-6.5%, Mo: 1.0-1.5%, V: 0.8-1.2% |
48-54 |
Excellent |
Hot work tooling, die casting, extrusion dies |
Chemical Composition :
| Element |
H11 Composition |
H13 Composition |
| Carbon (C) |
0.30% |
0.32% – 0.45% |
| Chromium (Cr) |
4.75% – 5.50% |
5.0% – 6.5% |
| Molybdenum (Mo) |
1.0% – 1.5% |
1.0% – 1.5% |
| Vanadium (V) |
0.8% – 1.2% |
0.8% – 1.2% |
| Silicon (Si) |
≤ 1.0% |
≤ 1.0% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
≤ 1.0% |
≤ 1.0% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
≤ 0.03% |
≤ 0.03% |
| Sulfur (S) |
≤ 0.03% |
≤ 0.03% |
Mechanical Properties :
| Property |
H11 |
H13 |
| Hardness (HRC) |
48-54 |
48-54 |
| Tensile Strength (MPa) |
1,200 – 1,400 |
1,200 – 1,400 |
| Yield Strength (MPa) |
1,000 – 1,200 |
1,000 – 1,200 |
| Elongation (%) |
15 – 25 |
15 – 25 |
| Impact Toughness (J) |
30 – 50 |
40 – 60 |
| Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) |
200 – 210 |
200 – 210 |