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BH12 Application:Carbide for cutting tools
Category Type Steel grade Country
Grades Special Alloy BH12 UK

Chemical composition % of the ladle analysis of grade BH12

C(%) Si(%) Mn(%) Cr(%) Ni(%) Mo(%) V(%) W(%) Other(%)
0.30-0.40 0.85-1.15 ≤0.40 4.75-5.25 ≤0.40 1.25-1.75 ≤0.50 1.25-1.75 Cu≤0.20,Sn≤0.05
Mechanical properties of grade BH12
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)
255 (≥) 824 (≥) 42 22 13 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 231
Physical properties of grade BH12
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
532 (≥) 259 (≥) 23 13 31 Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc 241
Temp.
°C/°F
Creep strain limit
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
Creep rupture strength
(10000h)
(Rp1,0) N/mm2
285 879 828
BH12 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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