16Cr 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.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 10.00 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 2.136 | GPa | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 1.536 | GPa | — |