Tempered 420HC Steel Strip, As Rolled, AMS 5506, ASTM A240

Cutlery, Surgical and dental instruments, Scissors, Tapes, Straight edges, Fasteners, Firearms

Type 420HC is a martensitic stainless steel that provides good corrosion resistance similar to 410 plus increased strength and hardness. It is magnetic in both the annealed and hardened conditions. Maximum corrosion resistance is attained only in the fully hardened condition. It is never used in the annealed condition. 420HC Steel also offers good ductility when annealed and excellent corrosion resistance properties when the metal is polished, surface ground or hardened.