1.2842 tool steel (90MnCrV8) is a medium alloy cold work steel containing approximately 1% carbon.
It has a high hardening ability towards the core. It is dimensionally stable and has good compressive strength.
It is stainless martensitic steel. It has very good polishability and hardenability.
Can be used in moderately aggressive, chlorine-free environments.
It can be welded. It can also be used in tool and mold making.
Increasingly used are marajing steels. It has both high mechanical values like
martensitic steels and high corrosion resistance like austenitic steels.
An American low alloy nickel-free aluminium bronze where its unique combined properties of medium strength, high ductility, excellent corrosion resistance