4140 normalized is an aircraft quality low-alloy steel containing chromium, molybdenum, and manganese. The chromium content provides good hardness penetration, and the molybdenum imparts uniform hardness and high strength. This version of 4140 is hot rolled and normalized at 1650 F ( 25 F) and required to meet stringent magnetic inspection criteria. This alloy is characterized by its high fatigue strength, torsional strength, abrasion resistance, and toughness. This material is used to produce piston rods, shafts, crank shafts, gears and other machinery parts. (UNS G41400)
Element | Min | Max |
---|---|---|
Carbon, C | 0.38 | 0.43 |
Manganese, Mn | 0.75 | 1 |
Silicon, Si | 0.15 | 0.35 |
Phosphorus, P | - | 0.025 |
Sulfur, S | - | 0.025 |
Chromium, Cr | 0.8 | 1.1 |
Molybdenum, Mo | 0.15 | 0.25 |
Nickel, Ni | - | 0.25 |
Copper, Cu | - | 0.25 |
Aluminum, Al | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Vanadium, V | 0.02 | 0.08 |
Columbium/Niobium, Nb | 0.02 | 0.05 |