AISI 4140 (UNS G41400, ASTM A29)

Grade: AISI 4140 (UNS G41400, ASTM A29)

Type: Cr-Mo Steel usually used in the hardened, quenched and tempered
condition.

Nominal Composition
Element Weight %
Carbon 0.38 – 0.43
Silicon 0.15 – 0.35
Manganese 0.75 – 1.00
Phosphorus 0.025 max *
Sulphur 0.025 max *
Molybdenum 0.15 – 0.25
Chromium 0.8 – 1.1
Nickel 0.5 max

Notes
Various other analysis are available in order to improve properties
* These values conform with API 6A, PSL 3 requirements. Higher values
may be permitted if delivered to alternative specifications

Mechanical Properties Condition:

Hardened followed by oil quenching and tempering
Typical tempering range is 620 – 680o C, depending on properties
required

Property
Ultimate Tensile Strength *
0.2 % Yield Strength *
Elongation *
Reduction of Area *
Charpy Impact Toughness
Hardness
Values
85 / 95 min Ksi (586 / 655 Mpa)
75 * / 85 min Ksi (517 / 586 Mpa)
17 % min
35 % min
42 mean/ 33 min J at –18o C
197 – 237 BHN (75 Ksi min)
217 – 237 BHN (85 Ksi min)

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Notes:

* Values shown are based on API 6A PSL 3 requirements. Grade is

sometimes used at higher strength designations such as 105 Ksi min
yield.

Impact toughness values shown are those typically specified for the
grade. Although it should be noted at higher strengths the grade does
have lower impact toughness.

Minimum hardness is based on API 6A requirements. Maximum

hardness shown is based on compliance with NACE MR0175 / ISO
15156. Higher hardness may be specified for non sour service.

Grade may be tempered to higher strength levels than AISI 4130. Hence
it is used where strength is a major requirement. Therefore it is used for
applications such as valve gates, stems and casing and tubing hangers.
The grade has poor weldability due to the higher carbon level. It may be
welded, however care is required to avoid cracking and to ensure low
hardness in the weld region. If the grade is welded it does require a post
weld heat treatment at 620o C min, in order to meet sour service (NACE
MR017/ ISO 15156) requirements. However due to its poor weldability it
is frequently used in applications where welding is not required.

The grade has a typical ruling section of around 8 inches (at 75 ksi)
depending on the composition and analysis, and it is critical that the
hardenability of the grade must be taken into account when designing
and selecting it for specific equipment.

The grade is typically used in the oil quenched condition. It may be water
quenched however, quench cracking is a concern, and many companies
will not accept water quenched material. Polymer quench is normally a
preferred option to water quench.

The grade does have lower charpy impact toughness when used at high
strength levels.

If the grade is specified at strengths greater than 85 Ksi then it may not
meet sour service hardness requirements

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