16Cr Martensitic Stainless (var. 12)

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A cobalt-reinforced martensitic stainless steel with elevated carbon and molybdenum content, designed to achieve high strength through hardening. This is a specialized variant (designated var. 12) formulated for applications demanding both corrosion resistance and exceptional hardness, with cobalt additions enhancing strength and wear resistance at elevated temperatures.

high-strength fasteners and springswear-resistant tool componentsaerospace structural attachmentsmedical surgical instrumentspump and valve seatsbearing and shaft applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Elongation at Break(εf)	14.10	-	—
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)	1.793	GPa	—
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy)	1.338	GPa	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Quality & Standards

Industry-Specific

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

16Cr Martensitic Stainless (var. 12)

Mechanical Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Quality & Standards

Industry-Specific