Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature860°C(1580°F)
Soak Time20 minutes
Tempering
Temperature200°C(392°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
58 - 60 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness6.5/10
Edge Retention6/10
Corrosion Resistance1.5/10
Ease of Sharpening7.5/10
Overall Score21.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1GOST 9ХС low alloy tool steel
- 20.9% carbon, up to 1.5% Cr and Si
- 3Similar to German W-Nr 1.2108
- 4High working hardness with good toughness
- 5Standard Soviet tool steel for cutting implements
- 6Excellent wear resistance for the price
Famous Uses
Russian cutting tools
Drills
Reamers
Best For
Industrial cutting tools
Drills
Machining implements
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Wet environments
- Western markets
- Budget projects
Expert Tips
- 1Cobalt enhances hardness
- 2Good toughness/wear balance
- 3Tool steel applications
- 4Ingot manufacturing