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440C stainless is a high-carbon martensitic stainless steel that is capable of attaining a hardness of approximately 60 HRC. It is commonly used in knives, scissors and surgical tools.
Component Elements Properties | Percent |
Carbon | .95 – 1.2% |
Manganese (maximum) | 1% |
Silicon (maximum) | 1% |
Chromium | 16 – 18% |
Nickel (maximum) | .75% |
Copper (maximum) | .5% |
Molybdenum (maximum) | .65% |
Phosphorus (maximum) | .04% |
Sulfur (maximum) | .3% |