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Alloy Steel 52100 | UNS# G52986

Alloy Steel 52100: forms, specifications and uses

Alloy Steel 52100 (UNS G52986) is a high-carbon, chromium that contains low alloy steel. 52100 offers good machinability and good formability using conventional methods and is often found in the automotive and aircraft industry.

Titanium Industries offers Alloy Steel 52100 Round Bar from its locations.

Alloy Steel 52100 is supplied to specifications including AMS 2301, AMS 6440, AMS 6444, ASTM A295 and ASTM A331.

For Alloy Steel 52100, request a quote online or contact your nearest Titanium Industries location. Alloy data on this page is for reference only, not for design.

Round bar, one of the Alloy Steel 52100 product forms Titanium Industries stocks

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Alloy Steel 52100 | UNS# G52986 is a high-carbon, chromium that contains low alloy steel. 52100 offers good machinability and good formability using conventional methods and is often found in the automotive and aircraft industry. Those applications may include aircraft parts, bearings, taps, punches, and similar uses.

Alloy Steel 52100 Specifications:

Alloy Steel 52100 product forms offered at all Titanium Industries' locations:

  • Alloy Steel 52100 Round Bar
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Alloy Steel 52100 Applications:

  • Anti-Friction Bearings

DISCLAIMER: Alloy data sheets are for reference only, not for design purposes.

Alloy Steel 52100 | UNS# G52986 — Table 1
Chemical Composition
Fe Balance Cr 1.3 - 1.6% C 0.98 - 1.10% Mn 0.25 - 0.45% Si 0.15 - 0.30%
S <=0.0250% P <=0.0250%
Alloy Steel 52100 | UNS# G52986 — Table 2
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density Electrical conductivity (% IACS) Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F) Specific heat capacity (BTU/lb-°F) Thermal expansion (1/°F) Melting Point (°F)
0.282 7.73 323 0.114 0.00000661 2595
Alloy Steel 52100 | UNS# G52986 — Table 3
Mechanical Properties
Property Minimum Maximum
Yield Strength Range (Rp0.2 Offset) (ksi) 45 -
Tensile Strength Range (Rm) (ksi) 85 105
Elongation (AL=5 x Ø) 45% -
Brinell Hardness (H) - -
Modulus of Elasticity (ksi) (E): 27557
Machineability General Index: -

Alloy Steel 52100: questions and answers

What is Alloy Steel 52100?

Alloy Steel 52100 (UNS G52986) is a high-carbon, chromium that contains low alloy steel. 52100 offers good machinability and good formability using conventional methods and is often found in the automotive and aircraft industry.

Which Alloy Steel 52100 product forms does Titanium Industries stock?

Alloy Steel 52100 Round Bar.

Which specifications does Alloy Steel 52100 meet?

AMS 2301, AMS 6440, AMS 6444, ASTM A295 and ASTM A331.

What is Alloy Steel 52100 used for?