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Introduction
Alloy steels are designated by AISI four-digit numbers. They comprise different kinds of steels having composition exceeding the
limitations of B, C, Mn, Mo, Ni, Si, Cr, and Va set for carbon steels.
AISI 4140 alloy steel is chromium, molybdenum, manganese containing low alloy steel. It has high fatigue strength, abrasion and
impact resistance, toughness, and torsional strength. The following datasheet gives an overview of AISI 4140 alloy steel.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of AISI 4140 alloy steel.
Element
Content (%)
Iron, Fe
96.785 - 97.77
Chromium, Cr
0.80 - 1.10
Manganese, Mn
0.75 - 1.0
Carbon, C
0.380 - 0.430
Silicon, Si
0.15 - 0.30
Molybdenum, Mo
0.15 - 0.25
Sulfur, S
0.040
Phosphorous, P
0.035
Physical Properties
The physical properties of AISI 4140 alloy steel are highlighted in the following table.
Properties
Density
Melting point
Metric
Imperial
2580F
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Mechanical Properties
The following table outlines the mechanical properties of AISI 4140 alloy steel.
Properties
Metric
Imperial
Tensile strength
655 MPa
95000 psi
Yield strength
415 MPa
60200 psi
140 GPa
20300 ksi
80 GPa
11600 ksi
Elastic modulus
Poisson's ratio
0.27-0.30
0.27-0.30
25.70%
25.70%
Hardness, Brinell
197
197
219
219
92
92
13
13
207
207
65
65
Hardness, Rockwell C (converted from Brinell hardness. Value below normal HRC range, for
comparison purposes only)
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of AISI 4140 alloy steel are given in the following table.
Properties
Metric
Imperial
6.78 in/inF
Other Designations
Other designations equivalent to AISI 4140 alloy steel are listed in the following table.
AMS 6349
AMS 6381
AMS 6382
ASTM A829
AMS 6390 ASTM A320 (L7, L7M, L7D) ASTM A519 (4140) SAE J404 (4140)
AMS 6395
AMS 6529
Forming
AISI 4140 alloy steel has high ductility. It can be formed using conventional techniques in the annealed condition. It requires more
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pressure or force for forming because it is tougher than plain carbon steels.
Welding
AISI 4140 alloy steel can be welded using all conventional techniques. However, the mechanical properties of this steel will be
affected if it is welded in the heat treated condition, and post weld heat treatment should be performed.
Heat Treatment
AISI 4140 alloy steel is heated at 845C (1550F) followed by quenching in oil. Before hardening, it can be normalized by heating at
913C (1675F) for a long period of time followed by air cooling.
Forging
AISI 4140 alloy steel is forged at 926 to 1205C (1700 to 2200F)
Hot Working
AISI 4140 alloy steel can be hot worked at 816 to 1038C (1500 to 1900F)
Cold Working
AISI 4140 alloy steel can be cold worked using conventional methods in the annealed condition.
Annealing
AISI 4140 alloy steel is annealed at 872C (1600F) followed by slowly cooling in the furnace.
Tempering
AISI 4140 alloy steel can be tempered at 205 to 649C (400 to 1200F) depending upon the desired hardness level. The hardness of
the steel can be increased if it has lower tempering temperature. For example, tensile strength of 225 ksi cab be achieved by
tempering at 316C (600F), and a tensile strength of 130 ksi can be achieved by tempering at 538C (1000F).
Hardening
AISI 4140 alloy steel can be hardened by cold working, or heating and quenching.
Date Added: Sep 7, 2012 | Updated: Jul 11, 2013
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