GX9Ni5 (EN 1.5681) High-Alloy Steel Casting Material
High-Alloy Steel
Introduction
GX9Ni5 is a high-alloy steel casting grade covered by EN 10293. Typical family applications include gear-related castings, couplings, housings, connecting parts and structural supports.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | GX9Ni5 (EN 1.5681) |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Sub Type | High-Alloy Steel |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Investment Casting
Shell Molding Casting
Sand Casting
Equivalent Materials
N/A
Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 10293 | Steel castings — Steel castings for general engineering uses | 2015 | GX9Ni5 | — |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | EN 10293Edition 2015 · wt.%Cast analysis |
|---|---|
| C | 0.06–0.12 |
| Si | ≤ 0.60 |
| Mn | 0.50–0.80 |
| P | ≤ 0.020 |
| S | ≤ 0.020 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.30[1] |
| Ni | 4.50–5.50 |
| Mo | ≤ 0.15[1] |
| Cu | ≤ 0.30[1] |
| V | ≤ 0.05[1] |
Notes
EN 10293 · Edition 2015
[1] Cr/Mo/Cu/V: Applies only where unspecified in unless otherwise agreed; no intentional addition except for finishing the heat.
Heat Treatment
EN 10293–2015 · +QT
| Step | Operation | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informative: quenching | 800–850 °C | liquid |
| 2 | Informative: tempering | 570–620 °C | — |
Mechanical Properties
Core Mechanical Properties
EN 10293 — 2015 · Table 3 — Normative
- wall thickness ≤ 30 mm; Test block of relevant thickness; maximum test-block wall thickness 150 mm; Properties apply to the casting up to the specified maximum wall thickness; above this, foreseeable lowering shall be agreed.
Additional Mechanical Properties
Low-Temperature Properties
EN 10293 — 2015 · Table 3 — Normative
| Property | +QT |
|---|---|
| Impact Energy | ≥ 27 J[2] |
- wall thickness ≤ 30 mm; Test block of relevant thickness; maximum test-block wall thickness 150 mm; Properties apply to the casting up to the specified maximum wall thickness; above this, foreseeable lowering shall be agreed.
Notes
EN 10293 · Edition 2015
[1] Yield Strength (Rp0.2)/Tensile Strength/Elongation: Room temperature
[2] Impact Energy: Test at -100 °C
Welding Conditions
EN 10293–2015
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Preheat | 20–200 °C[1] |
| Interpass Temperature | ≤ 350 °C |
| Post-weld Heat Treatment | Post-weld temperature 20–50 °C below the base-material tempering temperature |
Notes
EN 10293 · Edition 2015
[1] Preheat: Preheat depends on casting geometry, thickness and climatic conditions.
Applications
For high-alloy steel EN 10293 GX9Ni5, typical cast components in this material family include gear-related castings, couplings, housings, connecting parts and structural supports. Applications include industrial machinery, mining, agricultural and railway equipment, construction machinery and power-transmission assemblies. The specified material condition and component duty remain important; no unverified wear-life or low-temperature rating is implied.
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