AISI 4130 Alloy Steel (UNS G41300) : Topics Covered

AISI 4130 Alloy Steel (UNS G41300)
Written by AZoM Nov 12 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
Forming
Welding
Heat Treatment
Forging
Hot Working
Cold Working
Annealing
Tempering
Hardening
Applications
Introduction
Alloy steels are designated by AISI fourdigit numbers. They are more responsive to
mechanical and heat treatments than carbon steels. They comprise different types of
steels with compositions which exceed the limitations of B, C, Mn, Mo, Ni, Si, Cr, and Va
in the carbon steels.
AISI 4130 alloy steel contains chromium and molybdenum as strengthening agents. It
has low carbon content, and hence it can be welded easily. The datasheet given below
provides more details about AISI 4130 alloy steel.
Chemical Composition
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The chemical composition of AISI 4130 alloy steel is listed in the following table.
Element Content (%)
Iron, Fe 97.03 – 98.22
Chromium, Cr 0.80 – 1.10
Manganese, Mn 0.40 – 0.60
Carbon, C 0.280 – 0.330
Silicon, Si 0.15 – 0.30
Molybdenum, Mo 0.15 – 0.25
Sulfur, S 0.040
Phosphorous, P 0.035
Physical Properties
The following table shows the physical properties of AISI 4130 alloy steel.
Properties Metric Imperial

Density 7.85 g/cm3 0.284 lb/in³
Melting point 1432°C 2610°F
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of AISI 4130 alloy steel are outlined in the following table.

560
Tensile strength, ultimate 81200 psi
MPa
460
Tensile strength, yield 66700 psi
MPa
190
27557
Modulus of elasticity 210
30458 ksi
GPa
140
Bulk modulus (Typical for steel) 20300 ksi
GPa
Shear modulus (Typical for steel) 80 GPa 11600 ksi
0.27
Poissons ratio 0.270.30
0.30
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) 21.50% 21.50%
Reduction of area 59.6 59.60%
Hardness, Brinell 217 217
Hardness, Knoop (Converted from Brinell hardness) 240 240
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Hardness, Rockwell B (Converted from Brinell hardness) 95 95
Hardness, Rockwell C (Converted from Brinell hardness, value below
17 17
normal HRC range, for comparison purposes only.)
Hardness, Vickers (Converted from Brinell hardness) 228 228
Machinability (Annealed and cold drawn. Based on 100% machinability
70 70
for AISI 1212 steel.)
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of AISI 4130 alloy steel are outlined in the following table.

Thermal conductivity (100°C) 42.7 W/mK 296 BTU in/hr.ft2. °F
Other Designations
Other designations that are equivalent to AISI 4130 alloy steel include the following.
AMS 6348 AMS 6371 ASTM A331 ASTM A829 DIN 1.7218

AMS 6350 AMS 6373 ASTM A506 MIL S18729 UNI 25 CrMo 4
AMS 6351 AMS 6374 ASTM A507 MIL S6758 JIS SCCrM 1
AMS 6360 AMS 6528 ASTM A513 SAE J1397 JIS SCM 2
AMS 6361 AMS 7496 ASTM A519 SAE J404 SS 2225
AMS 6362 ASTM A29 ASTM A646 SAE J412 B.S. CDS 110
AMS 6370 ASTM A322 ASTM A752 AFNOR 25 CD 4 (S) SAE J770
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
AISI 4130 steel can be easily machined using conventional methods. However,
machining becomes difficult when the hardness of the steel is increased.
Forming
Forming of AISI 4130 steel can be performed in the annealed condition.
Welding
Welding of AISI 4130 steel can be performed by all commercial methods.
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Heat Treatment
AISI 4130 steel is heated at 871°C (1600°F) and then quenched in oil. This steel is
usually heattreated at temperatures ranging from 899 to 927°C (1650 to 1700°F).
Forging
Forging of AISI 4130 steel can be performed at 954 to 1204°C (1750 to 2200°F).
Hot Working
Hot working of AISI 4130 steel can be done at 816 to 1093°C (1500 to 2000°F).
Cold Working
AISI 4130 steel can be cold worked using conventional methods.
Annealing
AISI 4130 steel can be annealed at 843°C (1550°F) followed by air cooling at 482°C
(900°F).
Tempering
Tempering of AISI 4130 steel can be performed at 399 to 566°C (750 to 1050°F),
depending on the desired strength level.
Hardening
Hardening of AISI 4130 steel can be done with cold working or heat treatment.
Applications
The following are some of the major applications of AISI 4130 alloy steel:
Aircraft engine mounts
Welded tubing
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