1.4031
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40Cr13
1.4034 Stainless Steel is widely used in kitchen knives, surgical instruments, industrial blades, scissors, cutting tools, and precision wear-resistant components requiring high hardness and corrosion resistance.
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⚙️EN 1.4034 · DIN X46Cr13
1.4034 Martensitic Stainless Steel: The perfect balance of sharpness and durability
High-carbon, high-chromium precision stainless steel, with a hardness of 58-60 HRC after quenching, combines excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It provides superior performance for high-end cutting tools, surgical instruments, and industrial components.
Why choose 1.4031 stainless steel?
Designed specifically for harsh working conditions, it meets the requirements of precision machining and long service life, comprehensively enhancing product competitiveness from raw materials to finished products.

Detailed Technical Specifications
Compliant with EN 10088-3 standards, providing a complete quality certificate and third-party testing support, with batch traceability.
| Standard grade EN 1.4034 / DIN X46Cr13 / AISI 420 (Improved) |
| C 0.43-0.48% |
| Cr 13-14.5% |
| Si ≤1.0% |
| Mn ≤1.0% |
| P ≤0.040% |
| S ≤0.015% |
| Hardness state Annealed state ≤ 230 HB | Quenched and tempered state 56~60 HRC (typical) |
| T.S. Mpa min 650 max 850 |
| Y.S. min Mpa ≥480 |
| Density 7.70 g/cm³ |
| Supply form coil/sheet/strip |
Mechanical properties & physical properties
| Delivery condition (annealed) HV Max 240 |
| Quenching and tempering hardness 50 - 55 HRC |
| T.S. Mpa min 590 max 760 |
| Y.S. min Mpa 225 |
| EL min A50/% 15 |
| Density 7.70 g/cm³ |
Complete quality inspection certificate available
Supply Models & Processing Services
Size range
Thickness:0.03-10mm
Width:4.6-2000mm
Length:customized
Surface condition
2B
No.1
Black
Supporting services
Material Certificate
Laser cutting
Heat treatment
Professional application areas
Trusted by high-end manufacturers worldwide, the 1.4034 has proven its reliability in multiple demanding environments.

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