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1.2436

X210CrW12

The 1.2436 (X210CrW12 (D6)) is a [[glossary:kaltarbeitsstahl|cold-work tool steel]]: high [[element:C|carbon]] plus [[element:Cr|chromium]], [[element:W|tungsten]], or [[element:V|vanadium]] makes it hard and wear-resistant for cutting and stamping. Exactly this high carbon makes it extremely [[glossary:risse|crack]]-prone when welding. Typical analysis: 2.1 % C, 0.6–0.8 % W, 11.5 % Cr, 0.3 % Mn, 0.3 % Si.

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