Technical Data Sheet
35NCD16 is a low alloy steel which combines high strength and hardenability with good dimensional stability, making it an excellent alloy for large section mechanical parts or tooling of complex shapes subject to high stressses. In addition to aerospace structural applications, it is also suitable for mould for manufacturing plastic materials and bolster for drop stamps. 35NCD16 is supplied in either the Normalised & Tempered or Hardened & Tempered condition, but can also be heat treated with an additional sub-zero stage for increased strength and hardness.
| Chemical Composition Limits | ||||||||
| Weight% | C | Si | Mn | S | P | Cr | Ni | Mo |
| Alloy 35NCD16 | 0.30-0.40 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.30-0.60 | 0.02 max | 0.025 | 1.60-2.00 | 3.50-4.20 | 0.25-0.60 |
Heat Treatments of 35NCD16 (as per AIR 9160)
Anneal: Heat to 680°C followed by slow cooling
N&T: Normalise @ 875°C / 1 hour air cool. Temper@ 650-675°C air cool
H&T: Harden @ 875°C / 1 hour air cool, Temper @ 550-580°C / 3 hours air cool
Harden, Sub-Zero & Temper: Harden @ 875°C / 1 hour air cool, Sub-Zero treat @ -75°C / 3 hours air warm, Temper @ 200-220°C / 2 hours air cool
Typical Mechanical Properties
| Alloy | Condition | Tensile Strength MPa | Yield Strength MPa | Elongation % | Reduction of Area % | Hardness |
| 35NCD16 | Annealed | – | – | – | – | 269 HB max |
| 35NCD16 | Normalised & Tempered | 1000* | 850* | 19* | 295 HB max | |
| 35NCD16 | Hardened & Tempered | 1230-1380 | 1030 min | 10 | 40 | 363-415 HB |
| 35NCD16 | Harden, Sub zero & Tempered | 1760-2010 | 1420 min | 6 | 35 | 48 HRC min |
| * Typical properties only |
Availability
Alloy 35NCD16 is available in Bar, in either the Normalised & Tempered or Hardened & Tempered Conditions. For all stock availability contact Sales.
Specifications
35NCD16
AIR 9160C
AIR 9161
AIR 0819
NCT10-123-11MD (Messier Dowty)
NCT10-123-19MD (Messier Dowty)
NCT15-131-03E (Messier Bugatti
IGC 04.24.111 Class 2 Rev A (Aerospatiale)
IGC 04.31.100 Rev C (Aerospatiale)
IGC 04.25.117 Class AA Rev B (Aerospatiale)
IGC 04.25.115
Class A Rev B (EADS)
ASNA 3133 (EADS)
AICMA Fe-PL 76 1.6773
NF A35571
NF EN 10081-1
NF EN 10250-3