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A5 Application:Alloy tool steel
Category Type Grade Designations
Grades Tool Die Steels A5 USA - SAE , ASTM A681-1999 |
Chemical composition(mass fraction)(wt.%)
Elements Min.(≥) Max.(≤) Similar Remarks
C 0.95 1.05
Si 0.10 0.50
Mn 2.80 3.20
P - 0.030
S - 0.030
Cr 0.90 1.20
Mo 0.90 1.40
Ni+Cu - 0.75
Mechanical properties of grade A5
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)
324 (≥) 885 (≥) 32 12 13 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 144
Physical properties of grade A5
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
877 (≥) 354 (≥) 24 42 33 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 212
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
693 718 216
A5 Range of products
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
A5 SAE USA
Alloy tool steel
A 581 S18235 SAE USA
Free-Machining Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
A 582 S18235 SAE USA
Standard Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars
A 959 S18235 SAE USA
Standard Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Stainless Steels
S18235 AISI USA
Ferritic Chromium Stainless Steel
A5 ASTM USA
Cold-Work Tool Steel