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BT6 Application:Carbide for cutting tools
Category Type Steel grade Country
Grades Special Alloy BT6 UK

Chemical composition % of the ladle analysis of grade BT6

C(%) Si(%) Mn(%) Cr(%) Ni(%) Mo(%) V(%) W(%) Co(%) Other(%)
0.75-0.85 ≤0.40 ≤0.40 3.75-4.50 ≤0.40 ≤1.00 1.25-1.75 20.0-21.0 11.25-12.25 Cu≤0.20,Sn≤0.05
Mechanical properties of grade BT6
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)
199 (≥) 789 (≥) 13 33 42 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 342
Physical properties of grade BT6
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
583 (≥) 981 (≥) 33 31 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 413
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
358 573 195
BT6 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

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