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Is ASTM A 234 WP12 Equal To AISI 4140 1

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mmbguide

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hello

Is "ASTM A 234 WP12" equal To "AISI 4140"?

thank you
 
No, it is not.

Chemically with Chromium and Molybdenum, they are close, but the big difference between the two is the amount of Carbon.

WP12: C = 0.05-0.20%
4140: C = 0.38-0.43%



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