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W2-C Application:Carbon tool steel
Category Type Steel grade Standard Country
Grades Special Alloy W2-C ASTM USA

Chemical composition % of the ladle analysis of grade W2-C

C(%) Si(%) Mn(%) P(%) Cr(%) V(%)
1.10~1.20 0.10~0.40 0.10~0.40 ≤0.030 ≤0.30 0.15~0.35
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Mechanical properties of grade W2-C
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)
913 (≥) 356 (≥) 42 13 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 434
Physical properties of grade W2-C
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
128 (≥) 619 (≥) 14 14 14 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 412
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
728 853 538
W2-C 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
W2-C ASTM USA
Carbon tool steel products which include hot or cold finished bar, plate, sheet, rod, wire, or forgings, which are normally fabricated into tools, dies, or fixtures.

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