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Alloy steels are designated by AISI four-digit numbers. They comprise di erent kinds of steels having composition
exceeding the limitations of B, C, Mn, Mo, Ni, Si, Cr, and Va set for carbon steels.

AISI 4340 alloy steel is a heat treatable and low alloy steel containing chromium, nickel and molybdenum. It has
high toughness and strength in the heat treated condition.

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Nickel, Ni 1.65 - 2.00

Chromium, Cr 0.700 - 0.900
Manganese, Mn 0.600 - 0.800
Carbon, C 0.370 - 0.430
Molybdenum, Mo 0.200 - 0.300
Silicon, Si About (/aboutus.aspx) 0.150 - 0.300
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The physical properties of AISI 4340 alloy steel are given in the following table.
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Density 7.85 g/cm3 0.284 lb/in³
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The mechanical properties of annealed AISI 4340 alloy steel are displayed in the following table.
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Machinability (annealed and cold drawn. Based on 100 machinability for AISI 1212 steel.) 50 50

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The following table outlines the thermal properties of AISI 4340 alloy steel.

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Thermal expansion co-e cient (20°C/68°F, specimen oil hardened, 600°C (1110°F) 12.3
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AMS 6359 AMS 6454 ASTM A331 (4340) ASTM A711 SAE J1397 (4340)
AMS 6409 ASTM A29 (4340) ASTM A506 (4340) ASTM A752 (4340) SAE J404 (4340)
AMS 6414 ASTM A320 (L43) ASTM A519 (4340) ASTM A829 SAE J412 (4340)
AMS 6415 ASTM A322 (4340) ASTM A646 (4340-7) MIL S-5000
         
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AISI 4340 alloy steel is heat treated at 830°C (1525°F) followed by quenching in oil.

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AISI 4340 alloy steel is forged at 427 to 1233°C (1800 to 2250°F).

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AISI 4340 alloy steel is annealed at 844°C (1550°F) followed by cooling the furnace.
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Please why is the same shear modulus assumed for both forged carbon steel and alloy steel ?

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