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Hardness Guide For
300 Series Stainless (Approximate)
| TEMPER |
ROCKWELL |
TENSILE |
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TEMPER |
ROCKWELL |
TENSILE |
| ANNEALED |
RB
85 MAX |
110,000
PX |
|
3/4
HARD |
RC
35-40 |
175,000
MIN |
| 1/4
HARD |
RC
25-30 |
125,000
MIN |
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FULL
HARD |
RC
40 MIN |
185,000
MIN |
| 1/2
HARD |
RC
30-35 |
150,000
MIN |
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EX
FULL HD |
RC
45-50 |
200,000
MIN |
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