13Cr Martensitic Stainless Steel (variant 10) is a high-carbon, cobalt-strengthened martensitic stainless steel engineered for maximum hardness and wear resistance in demanding applications. The elevated carbon content (0.92%), combined with cobalt and vanadium additions, creates a material designed for cutting tools, gauges, and components requiring exceptional hardness while maintaining corrosion resistance in moderately corrosive environments. This variant represents a premium tool steel selection where wear life and edge retention outweigh toughness requirements, making it competitive against both traditional tool steels and specialized cobalt-enriched cutlery grades.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 17.80 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 251.9 | ksi | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 195 | ksi | — |