A Comprehensive Guide to H13 Powder

Overview of H13 Powder

H13 is a versatile chromium-molybdenum-vanadium hot work tool steel exhibiting very good resistance to thermal fatigue cracking and wear resistance. It has high hardness retention at elevated temperatures making it suitable for tools and dies used for hot forming, forging and casting applications.

Key characteristics of H13 powder include:

• Excellent hot hardness and thermal fatigue resistance
• Καλή αντοχή στη φθορά και ανθεκτικότητα
• High hardenability for increasing hardness through heat treatment
• Excellent machinability in annealed state
• Can be polished to fine surface finish
• Διατίθενται σε διάφορα μεγέθη και μορφολογίες

H13 powder is used to produce hot work tooling needed across several industries including automotive, aerospace, mining, die-casting etc. This article provides a detailed overview of H13 powder.

Chemical Composition of H13 Powder

The typical chemical composition of H13 powder is:

Στοιχείο	Ποσοστό βάρους
Σίδηρος (Fe)	Ισορροπία
Χρώμιο (Cr)	4.75-5.5%
Μολυβδαίνιο (Mo)	1.1-1.75%
Βανάδιο (V)	0.8-1.2%
Μαγγάνιο (Mn)	0.2-0.6%
Πυρίτιο (Si)	0.8-1.2%
Άνθρακας (C)	0.32-0.45%

The key alloying elements like chromium, molybdenum and vanadium provide excellent heat resistance through formation of stable carbides.

Properties of H13 Powder

H13 powder possesses the following properties:

Ακίνητη περιουσία	Αξία
Πυκνότητα	7,3 g/cm3
Σημείο Τήξης	1420-1460¡«C
Θερμική αγωγιμότητα	24 W/mK
Ηλεκτρική ειδική αντίσταση	0.55 Ã×´Î.cm
Μονάδα Young	200 GPa
Συντελεστής Poisson	0.29-0.30
Αντοχή σε εφελκυσμό	1900 MPa
Αντοχή σε επιμήκυνση	1650 MPa
Επέκταση	8-9%
Σκληρότητα	46-52 HRC

 

H13 maintains its hardness, strength and thermal fatigue resistance up to 600¡«C making it an ideal choice for hot work tool and die applications.

Production Method for H13 Powder

The common production methods for H13 powder include:

• Αεριοποίηση?- High pressure inert gas used to atomize molten H13 alloy resulting in fine spherical powders with controlled size distribution.
• Ατομοποίηση νερού?- High velocity water jet impacts and disintegrates molten metal stream into fine irregular powders. Lower cost but higher oxygen pickup.
• Μηχανική Κράμα?- Ball milling of iron and alloying element powders followed by sintering and secondary atomization.

Gas atomization provides the best control over particle characteristics like size, shape and microcleanliness.

Applications of H13 Powder

Typical applications of H13 powder include:

• προσθετική κατασκευή?- Used in laser powder bed fusion and binder jetting to produce hot work tooling inserts, dies, blow molds etc.
• Επικαλύψεις ψεκασμού θερμότητας?- Applied using wire/powder arc spray methods to provide wear and heat resistant coatings.
• Χύτευση με έγχυση μετάλλων?- To manufacture small, complex hot work parts with tight tolerances like forging dies.
• Μεταλλουργία Σκόνης?- Press and sinter process to produce hot forming tools and dies cost effectively.
• Υλικό συγκόλλησης?- Used as flux cored wire providing excellent resistance to heat and wear in the welded component.

Specifications of H13 Powder

H13 powder is available in various size ranges, shapes and grades including:

• Μέγεθος σωματιδίων:?Από 10-45 μικρόμετρα για τις μεθόδους AM, έως 150 μικρόμετρα για τις διαδικασίες θερμικού ψεκασμού.
• Μορφολογία:?Spherical, irregular and blended particle shapes. Smooth spherical powder provides optimal flow.
• Βαθμοί:?Conforming to AISI, DIN, ASTM, and other equivalent standards. Custom alloys also available.
• Καθαρότητα:?Oxygen content from 100-2000 ppm depending on production method. Lower oxygen levels offer better performance.

Global Suppliers of H13 Powder

Some of the major suppliers of H13 powder include:

• Sandvik Osprey (Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο)
• Erasteel (Γαλλία)
• HC Stark (Germany)
• Dura-Bar Metal Services (USA)
• Tekna Advanced Materials (Canada)
• CNPC Powder Group (Κίνα)

These companies produce H13 powder using various atomization techniques and customized alloys tailored for specific hot work tool and die applications across industries.

Pricing of H13 Powder

Pricing of H13 powder depends on several factors:

• Επίπεδα καθαρότητας
• Particle size and morphology
• Μέθοδος παραγωγής σκόνης
• Όγκος παραγγελιών
• Πρόσθετη επεξεργασία
• Προμηθευτής και γεωγραφική τοποθεσία

Βαθμός	Εύρος Τιμών
Εμπορικός	15–25 ευρώ το κιλό
Υψηλής καθαρότητας	25-50 € ανά κιλό
Υπεράκαμψη	50-120 € ανά κιλό
Ειδική βαθμίδα	120-250 $ το κιλό

 

Gas atomized and high purity grades command much higher pricing than commercial H13 powder. Smaller quantities are also costlier.

Storage and Handling of H13 Powder

H13 powder requires the following controlled storage and handling:

• Store in sealed containers under humidity control to prevent oxidation
• Avoid fine powder accumulation to minimize dust explosion hazards
• Use proper grounding and PPE when handling powder
• Prevent contact with sparks, flames or ignition sources
• Follow recommended safety practices from supplier SDS

Inert gas glove box techniques are preferred for handling reactive alloy powders like H13.

Inspection and Testing of H13 Powder

Key quality control tests for H13 powder:

• Chemical analysis using OES or XRF to ensure correct composition
• Κατανομή μεγέθους σωματιδίων, σύμφωνα με το πρότυπο ASTM B822
• Μορφολογική ανάλυση μέσω απεικόνισης SEM
• Ρυθμός ροής σκόνης που μετράται σύμφωνα με το πρότυπο ASTM B213
• Προσδιορισμός πυκνότητας με πυκνόμετρο ηλίου
• Δοκιμή καθαρότητας μέσω ICP-MS
• Microstructure characterization by X-ray diffraction

Thorough testing ensures uniform chemistry, physical characteristics and microstructure suitable for application requirements.

Comparison Between H13 and D2 Tool Steel Powders

H13 and D2 are two tool steel powders compared:

Παράμετρος	H13	D2
Τύπος	Hot work steel	Cold work steel
Περιεκτικότητα χρωμίου	4.75-5.5%	11-13%
V content	0.8-1.2%	0.7-1.2%
Αντοχή στη θερμότητα	Άριστος	Καλη
Αντοχή στη φθορά	Πολύ καλά	Άριστος
Αντοχή	Υψηλότερα	Χαμηλότερη
Κόστος	Χαμηλότερη	Υψηλότερα

 

H13 resists heat and thermal fatigue cracking whereas D2 offers very high wear resistance. H13 provides better toughness and lower cost.

H13 Powder FAQs

Q: How is H13 tool steel powder produced?

A: H13 powder is commercially produced using gas atomization, water atomization and mechanical alloying followed by sintering. Gas atomization offers the best control of powder characteristics.

Q: What are the main applications of H13 powder?

A: The major applications of H13 powder include additive manufacturing, thermal spray coatings, metal injection molding, and powder metallurgy hot work tooling requiring excellent heat and wear resistance.

Q: What is the recommended H13 powder size for binder jetting AM?

A: For binder jetting process, the typical H13 powder size range is 20-45 microns with spherical morphology to enable good powder packing and binder infiltration.

Q: Does H13 powder require any special handling precautions?

A: Yes, it is recommended to handle H13 powder carefully under controlled humidity and inert atmosphere using proper grounding, ventilation and PPE.

Q: Where can I purchase H13 powder suitable for hot forging dies?

A: For hot work die applications, high purity H13 powder can be purchased from leading manufacturers including Sandvik Osprey, Erasteel, HC Stark, and Dura-Bar Metal Services.