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1.2242

59CrV4

1.2242 (59CrV4) is a [[glossary:kaltarbeitsstahl|cold work tool steel]] with 0.59 % [[element:C|carbon]], [[element:Cr|chromium]], and [[element:V|vanadium]]. The moderate carbon content makes it tougher than the high-carbon grades. Use: impact tools, chisels, axles, springs — where [[glossary:zaehigkeit|toughness]] beats [[glossary:verschleissfestigkeit|wear resistance]].

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