France · AFNOR NF

48 CrMo 4

NF A35-565 — Iron and steel. Steels for bearings. Types.

Chemical composition

wt% · log scale
0.010.1110C0.46 – 0.52Cr0.9 – 1.2Cu0.3Mn0.5 – 0.8Mo0.15 – 0.3P0.025S0.035Si0.4
  • min – max range
  • typical value

Mechanical properties

value range by condition
HardnessSteel tube

Chemical composition

ElementminmaxSimilarRemarks
C0.460.52
Cr0.91.2
Cu0.3
Mn0.50.8
Mo0.150.3
P0.025
S0.035
Si0.4

Mechanical properties

Heat treatment / conditionYield strengthTensile strengthElongationReduction of areaImpact energyHardness
bars, wire, Quenched, HR, steel barsSteel tube 55.00