16Cr Martensitic Stainless (var. 16)
metal16Cr Martensitic Stainless (var. 16) is a high-carbon, cobalt-strengthened martensitic stainless steel formulated with molybdenum, vanadium, and aluminum additions to achieve exceptional hardness and strength through precipitation hardening. This material is designed for high-performance applications requiring superior wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and load-bearing capacity, making it competitive with premium tool steels and specialty superalloys. It is particularly suited to demanding aerospace, precision tooling, and high-stress structural applications where the combination of stainless corrosion protection and extreme strength is critical.
aerospace fasteners and structural componentshigh-strength tooling and diesturbine engine componentswear-resistant valve seats and sealsprecision mechanical applicationshigh-temperature strength retention
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Elongation at Break(εf) | — | - | — | — | |
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | — | Pa | — | — |
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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.