Chrome Steel 52100 is a universal material for many applications. Chrome steel balls contain chromium and due to through hardening has an excellent surface quality and high load bearing. Throughout the manufacturing process, statistical process control assures tolerance accuracy, fine surface finish and a consistent high quality.
Material Analysis
| Carbon | 0.98 to 1.10% |
| Chromium | 1.30 to 1.60% |
| Manganese | 0.25 to 0.45% |
| Silicon | 0.15 to 0.35% |
| Sulfur | 0.025% maximum |
| Phosphorous | 0.025% maximum |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile strength | 325,000 psi |
| Yield strength | 295,000 psi |
| Elongation in Two Inches | 5% |
| Reduction in Area | 8% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 29,500,000 psi |
| Density | 0.283 lbs/cubic inch |
A sample of Salem’s Chrome Steel Ball inventory in: Fractions / Inches / Millimeters