{"id":9313,"date":"2025-08-02T08:51:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T00:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/?page_id=9313"},"modified":"2026-04-25T23:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T15:50:13","slug":"420-stainless-steel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/es\/420-stainless-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"Acero inoxidable 420 | 1.2083 | 2Cr13"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"337\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-7233 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner3-1024x337.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner3-1024x337.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner3-300x99.webp 300w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner3-768x253.webp 768w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner3-1536x506.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner3-18x6.webp 18w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/banner3.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#4e4b40\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-420-stainless-steel-1-2083-2cr13\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">Acero inoxidable 420 | 1.2083 | 2Cr13<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aobo-steel-trusted-global-tool-steel-supplier\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-1-color\">AOBO STEEL \u2013 Proveedor global de confianza de acero para herramientas<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hs-cta-trigger-button hs-cta-trigger-button-230288465624\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Enviar consulta ahora<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/es\/420-stainless-steel\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El acero inoxidable 420 es un acero inoxidable martens\u00edtico, un tipo de aleaci\u00f3n de hierro y cromo. Pertenece a la clasificaci\u00f3n de acero inoxidable de la serie 400. A diferencia de otros tipos de acero inoxidable, el acero inoxidable AISI 420 es magn\u00e9tico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-eael-table-of-content\">1. Aplicaciones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cubiertos y herramientas afiladas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instrumentos m\u00e9dicos y quir\u00fargicos&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moldes de pl\u00e1stico y herramientas de moldeo&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Piezas de v\u00e1lvulas y bombas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engranajes, ejes y rodillos&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aplicaciones industriales y resistentes al desgaste&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copas y otras piezas conformadas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rodamientos&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Otras aplicaciones: Resortes, herramientas manuales, imanes, sujetadores, piezas de maquinaria, placas de prensa, componentes de escape de autom\u00f3viles, matrices para perforaci\u00f3n fina de micropatrones en l\u00e1minas met\u00e1licas, electrodom\u00e9sticos y utensilios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-eael-table-of-content\">2. Composici\u00f3n de acero inoxidable 420<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Elemento<\/td><td>Carbono (C)<\/td><td>Manganeso (Mn)<\/td><td>Silicio (Si)<\/td><td>F\u00f3sforo (P)<\/td><td>Azufre (S)<\/td><td>Cromo (Cr)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Composicional&nbsp;<\/td><td>0.15- 0.40%<\/td><td>\u2264 1.00%<\/td><td>\u2264 0,50%<\/td><td>\u2264 0,040%<\/td><td>\u2264 0,030%<\/td><td>12.00 \u2013 14.00%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-eael-table-of-content\">3. Propiedades del acero inoxidable 420<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Dureza y resistencia al desgaste:&nbsp;<\/strong>Despu\u00e9s de un tratamiento t\u00e9rmico adecuado, el acero inoxidable 420 tiene una dureza de 46 a 52 HRC.<\/span> Esta dureza le confiere buena resistencia al desgaste y a la corrosi\u00f3n.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n:<\/strong>&nbsp;El cromo en el acero inoxidable AISI 420 forma una capa de pasivaci\u00f3n que protege su superficie y proporciona una excelente resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n en ambientes atmosf\u00e9ricos, dom\u00e9sticos e industriales moderados.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pulibilidad:&nbsp;<\/strong>Este grado exhibe una excelente capacidad de pulido, lo que lo convierte en la opci\u00f3n preferida para aplicaciones que requieren un acabado de superficie de alta calidad, como moldes de inyecci\u00f3n de pl\u00e1stico y componentes \u00f3pticos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tenacidad y soldabilidad:\u00a0<\/strong>El contenido de carbono es mayor que el del acero con bajo contenido de carbono, lo que lo hace m\u00e1s duro pero con menor tenacidad. Debido a su alto contenido de carbono, tambi\u00e9n tiene una soldabilidad deficiente. Si es necesario soldar, se requieren tratamientos t\u00e9rmicos posteriores a la soldadura y precalentamientos significativos (como\u00a0<em>recocido<\/em>) suelen ser necesarios para evitar el agrietamiento. Se podr\u00eda considerar el uso de metales de aporte especializados (p. ej., ERNiCr-3), aunque esto puede afectar la resistencia y dureza finales del \u00e1rea de soldadura.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maquinabilidad:\u00a0<\/strong>En estado recocido, el acero 420 ofrece una maquinabilidad aceptable. Para aplicaciones que requieren un mecanizado m\u00e1s complejo, se ofrece una variante de mecanizado libre.<strong>\u00a0420 \u00b0F<\/strong>\u00a0(con azufre a\u00f1adido), est\u00e1 disponible. Tenga en cuenta que la adici\u00f3n de azufre puede disminuir ligeramente la tenacidad a la entalla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif\" alt=\"acero inoxidable 420\" class=\"wp-image-9160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif 764w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-12x12.avif 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acero inoxidable 420<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00bfInteresado en acero inoxidable AISI 420?<\/strong> <strong>\u00a1Por favor rellene el formulario a continuaci\u00f3n para contactarnos ahora!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-leadin-hubspot-form-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 242461771,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"1f7a4dcb-eb56-45e5-bd4f-5921cbf714c1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1779466861000-7568387703\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na2\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1779466861000-7568387703\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-eael-table-of-content\">4. Tratamiento t\u00e9rmico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los aceros inoxidables martens\u00edticos, incluido el acero inoxidable 420, se endurecen calent\u00e1ndolos por encima de su temperatura de transformaci\u00f3n para lograr una estructura completamente austen\u00edtica, seguido de un enfriamiento r\u00e1pido en aceite o aire. Presentan una baja conductividad t\u00e9rmica, lo que puede provocar un calentamiento desigual durante el calentamiento r\u00e1pido o el temple, lo que puede provocar deformaciones, alabeos o grietas. Por lo tanto, recomendamos encarecidamente el precalentamiento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El\u00a0<em>Tratamiento t\u00e9rmico de acero inoxidable 420<\/em>\u00a0implica austenitizaci\u00f3n, temple y luego revenido para optimizar sus propiedades mec\u00e1nicas, particularmente ductilidad y tenacidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-eael-table-of-content\">4.1 Endurecimiento (austenitizaci\u00f3n)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La temperatura de endurecimiento del acero 420 es&nbsp;<strong>975 \u00b0C a 1075 \u00b0C (1787 \u00b0F a 1967 \u00b0F)<\/strong>Aunque algunas fuentes indican una temperatura de entre 954 \u00b0C y 1010 \u00b0C (1750 \u00b0F y 1850 \u00b0F), seg\u00fan nuestra experiencia, el primer rango es m\u00e1s adecuado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El tiempo de remojo suele ser de aproximadamente&nbsp;<strong>30 minutos por pulgada (1,2 minutos por mil\u00edmetro) de espesor<\/strong>&nbsp;a la temperatura de endurecimiento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para evitar la descarburaci\u00f3n, el acero inoxidable 420 debe endurecerse en una atm\u00f3sfera neutra controlada, al vac\u00edo o en un horno de sales neutras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-eael-table-of-content\">4.2 Enfriamiento<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para piezas complejas o con formas irregulares, sugerimos el temple al aire para minimizar la deformaci\u00f3n y reducir el riesgo de agrietamiento. Si se requiere una mayor dureza, optamos por el temple en aceite. El proceso de temple consiste en enfriar el material a...&nbsp;<strong>66 \u00b0C (150 \u00b0F)<\/strong>&nbsp;cuando se enfr\u00eda al aire, o para&nbsp;<strong>66-93 \u00b0C (150-200 \u00b0F)<\/strong>&nbsp;Cuando se enfr\u00eda con aceite.&nbsp;<strong>Tenga en cuenta que el tratamiento de revenido debe realizarse inmediatamente despu\u00e9s del temple.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-eael-table-of-content\">4.3&nbsp;<strong>Templado<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Templado<\/em>\u00a0Puede mejorar la tenacidad y la resistencia del 420 y ajustar su dureza. El material de acero 420 debe someterse al menos<strong>\u00a0dos ciclos de templado<\/strong>, o incluso tres. Para la mayor\u00eda de las aplicaciones, la temperatura m\u00ednima de revenido es\u00a0<strong>204 \u00b0C (400 \u00b0F)<\/strong>El tiempo de remojo es\u00a0<strong>2 horas por pulgada (4,7 minutos por mil\u00edmetro) de espesor<\/strong>\u00a0A la temperatura especificada. Entre cada ciclo de revenido, las piezas deben enfriarse naturalmente a temperatura ambiente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Efecto de la temperatura de revenido en las propiedades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dureza despu\u00e9s de diferentes temperaturas de revenido<\/strong>El acero inoxidable 420 tiene una dureza m\u00ednima de 52 HRC a 149 \u00b0C (300 \u00b0F), 50 HRC a 204 \u00b0C (400 \u00b0F) y 48 HRC a 316 \u00b0C (600 \u00b0F).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n y fragilizaci\u00f3n por temple<\/strong>e: El acero 420 presenta fragilizaci\u00f3n por revenido.\u00a0<strong>NO templar a temperaturas SUPERIORES a 427 \u00b0C (800 \u00b0F)<\/strong>, ya que este rango de temperatura puede resultar en una disminuci\u00f3n significativa de la resistencia al impacto y la resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n. Esta reducci\u00f3n se atribuye a la precipitaci\u00f3n de carburos de cromo m\u00e1s gruesos (Cr\u2082\u2083C\u2086), que puede crear zonas de cromo empobrecido alrededor de los carburos. Este efecto negativo desaparece cuando la temperatura de revenido es de 593 \u00b0C (1100 \u00b0F) o superior. A temperaturas superiores a 600 \u00b0C, se cree que la difusi\u00f3n del cromo &quot;repara&quot; estas zonas empobrecidas, restaurando la resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n. Dentro de este rango de temperatura, la tenacidad del acero 420 aumenta, pero su dureza disminuye.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-eael-table-of-content\">4.4 Alivio de tensiones (material no endurecido)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para piezas de acero inoxidable 420 sin templar, la liberaci\u00f3n de tensiones se puede realizar calentando lentamente a&nbsp;<strong>677 \u00b0C (1250 \u00b0F) y remojo durante 2 horas por cada pulgada de espesor.<\/strong>, seguido de un enfriamiento lento en el horno a temperatura ambiente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-eael-table-of-content\">5. Calificaciones equivalentes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>JIS (Jap\u00f3n):<\/strong>SUS420J1, SUS420J2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DIN (Alemania):<\/strong>4021, 1.4028, 1.2083 (X42Cr13 \u2013 se utiliza a menudo para moldes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GB (China):<\/strong>\u00a0<em>2Cr13<\/em> y <em>4Cr13<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-eael-table-of-content\">6. Compare el acero inoxidable 420 con otros aceros.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-eael-table-of-content\">6.1 Acero inoxidable 420 vs. 304<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El acero 420 es una aleaci\u00f3n martens\u00edtica dura, resistente, antidesgaste y magn\u00e9tica, ideal para aplicaciones que requieren alto rendimiento tras el tratamiento t\u00e9rmico. Sin embargo, requiere un manejo cuidadoso durante la soldadura y el revenido para una \u00f3ptima resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n. Por otro lado, el acero 304 es una aleaci\u00f3n austen\u00edtica d\u00factil, moldeable y generalmente no magn\u00e9tica, apreciada por su vers\u00e1til resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n, excelente soldabilidad y versatilidad para una amplia gama de aplicaciones, incluyendo su uso a altas temperaturas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Caracter\u00edstica<\/td><td>420<\/td><td>304<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clasificaci\u00f3n<\/td><td>Martens\u00edtico<\/td><td>Austen\u00edtico<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00bfMagn\u00e9tico?<\/td><td>S\u00ed (Ferromagn\u00e9tico)<\/td><td>Generalmente no (no magn\u00e9tico en estado recocido)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00bfEndurecible?<\/td><td>S\u00ed, mediante tratamiento t\u00e9rmico (templado y revenido)<\/td><td>No, se endurece con el trabajo en fr\u00edo.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contenido de carbono<\/td><td>Superior (0,15% m\u00edn., a menudo 0,2-0,4%)<\/td><td>Inferior (m\u00e1ximo 0,08%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contenido de n\u00edquel<\/td><td>Muy bajo o ausente<\/td><td>Significativo (8-12%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dureza m\u00e1xima<\/td><td>Mucho m\u00e1s alto (por ejemplo, C-54 a C-60 despu\u00e9s del tratamiento t\u00e9rmico)<\/td><td>Inferior (m\u00e1ximo B-92 recocido)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Corrosi\u00f3n<\/td><td>Moderado, dependiente del tratamiento t\u00e9rmico; inferior a 304<\/td><td>Bueno, \u201cel mejor todoterreno\u201d; superior a 420<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soldabilidad<\/td><td>Dif\u00edcil de soldar<\/td><td>Excelente soldabilidad (especialmente 304L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dureza<\/td><td>Menor resistencia al impacto, susceptible a la fragilidad por revenido.<\/td><td>Alta ductilidad y tenacidad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Usos t\u00edpicos<\/td><td>Cubiertos, instrumentos quir\u00fargicos, moldes, ejes, v\u00e1lvulas<\/td><td>Procesamiento de alimentos, electrodom\u00e9sticos, escapes de autom\u00f3viles, uso general.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-eael-table-of-content\">6.2 Acero inoxidable 420 frente a 316<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El acero 420 es un acero inoxidable martens\u00edtico endurecible con alta resistencia, dureza y resistencia al desgaste, pero presenta una resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n moderada y es sensible al tratamiento t\u00e9rmico. En contraste, el acero 316 es un acero inoxidable austen\u00edtico no endurecible con excelente resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n, particularmente en ambientes con cloruros, donde exhibe una resistencia excepcional a la corrosi\u00f3n por picaduras y por hendiduras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Caracter\u00edstica<\/td><td>420<\/td><td>316&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clasificaci\u00f3n<\/td><td>Martens\u00edtico<\/td><td>Austen\u00edtico<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Templabilidad<\/td><td>Puede endurecerse mediante tratamiento t\u00e9rmico hasta m\u00e1s de 50 HRC.<\/td><td>No se puede endurecer mediante tratamiento t\u00e9rmico, pero s\u00ed mediante trabajo en fr\u00edo.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dureza<\/td><td>Recocido: B-92 Rockwell. Tratamiento t\u00e9rmico: C-54 Rockwell.<\/td><td>Recocido: B-80 Rockwell (hasta B-90).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resistencia a la tracci\u00f3n<\/td><td>Recocido: 95 ksi. Tratamiento t\u00e9rmico: hasta 250 ksi.<\/td><td>Recocido: 75 ksi (316), 70 ksi (316L).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>l\u00edmite el\u00e1stico<\/td><td>Recocido: 50 ksi. Tratamiento t\u00e9rmico: hasta 200 ksi.<\/td><td>Recocido: 30 ksi (316), 25 ksi (316L).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ductilidad<\/td><td>Buena tenacidad, pero la ductilidad disminuye a medida que aumenta la dureza.<\/td><td>Excelente ductilidad y alta elongaci\u00f3n, incluso a bajas temperaturas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n<\/td><td>Buena, pero generalmente inferior a la de los grados austen\u00edticos. El revenido puede reducir la resistencia.<\/td><td>Excelente, especialmente contra la corrosi\u00f3n por picaduras y grietas debido al molibdeno.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soldabilidad<\/td><td>Dif\u00edcil de soldar; no recomendado para aplicaciones soldadas.<\/td><td>Buena soldabilidad, especialmente el grado &#039;L&#039; (316L).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Propiedades magn\u00e9ticas<\/td><td>Ferromagn\u00e9tico.<\/td><td>Generalmente no magn\u00e9tico (puede ser ligeramente magn\u00e9tico despu\u00e9s del trabajo en fr\u00edo).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aplicaciones comunes<\/td><td>Cubiertos, instrumentos quir\u00fargicos, moldes, ejes, piezas de v\u00e1lvulas.<\/td><td>Procesamiento qu\u00edmico, aplicaciones marinas, revestimiento arquitect\u00f3nico, implantes m\u00e9dicos.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"764\" data-id=\"9160\" src=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif\" alt=\"acero inoxidable 420\" class=\"wp-image-9160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif 764w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-12x12.avif 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acero inoxidable 420<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"6063\" src=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2Cr13-tool-steel.avif\" alt=\"Acero para herramientas 2Cr13\" class=\"wp-image-6063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2Cr13-tool-steel.avif 500w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2Cr13-tool-steel-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2Cr13-tool-steel-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2Cr13-tool-steel-12x12.avif 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Acero inoxidable 2Cr12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hs-cta-trigger-button hs-cta-trigger-button-230288465624\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Env\u00ede su consulta sobre acero inoxidable 420\/2Cr13 ahora<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"13-eael-table-of-content\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567391384\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">El acero inoxidable 420 es un acero inoxidable martens\u00edtico y el m\u00e1s utilizado. Posee una resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n similar a la del acero inoxidable 410, pero con mayor resistencia mec\u00e1nica y dureza. Tambi\u00e9n se le conoce com\u00fanmente como \u201cacero inoxidable para cubiertos\u201d.\u201d<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567393846\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las propiedades clave del acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tiene una dureza de 52-55 HRC (o Rockwell C55 en estado templado y libre de tensiones), una densidad de 7,74 g\/cm\u00b3 (0,280 lb\/in\u00b3) y una resistencia a la tracci\u00f3n de 1586 MPa (230 ksi o 275\u00a0000 psi) en estado templado y libre de tensiones. Es magn\u00e9tico tanto en estado recocido como templado. Adem\u00e1s, posee buenas propiedades de mecanizado, es templable, pulible y con cierta resistencia a los \u00e1cidos.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567394643\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la composici\u00f3n qu\u00edmica del acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Su composici\u00f3n qu\u00edmica suele incluir carbono (C) en proporciones de 0,15 a 0,361 TP3T (o un m\u00ednimo de 0,151 TP3T, hasta 0,51 TP3T en algunas variantes), cromo (Cr) en proporciones de 12 a 141 TP3T, y un m\u00e1ximo de 1,01 TP3T para silicio (Si) y manganeso (Mn). El f\u00f3sforo (P) suele tener un m\u00e1ximo de 0,041 TP3T, y el azufre (S) un m\u00e1ximo de 0,031 TP3T.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567395361\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfSe oxida el acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">El acero inoxidable 420 ofrece una excelente resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n. Resiste la corrosi\u00f3n causada por la atm\u00f3sfera, el agua dulce, el vapor, la gasolina, el alcohol, la sangre, el sudor, la grasa y los alimentos.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567396093\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es magn\u00e9tico?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed, el acero inoxidable 420 se siente atra\u00eddo por un im\u00e1n y es magn\u00e9tico tanto en su estado recocido como endurecido.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567397185\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la dureza del acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">La dureza del acero inoxidable 420 var\u00eda entre 52 y 55 HRC.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567397961\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las normas internacionales equivalentes al acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">El acero inoxidable 420 cuenta con varias normas internacionales equivalentes, entre ellas AISI 420, BS970 420S37, 420S45, DIN 1.4021, 1.4025, 1.4034, AFNOR Z30C13, Z40C14 y JIS SUS 4200JI, 420J2. Tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1 cubierto por las especificaciones ASTM A176 y AMS 5506, y su n\u00famero UNS es S42000.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567398578\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son los usos t\u00edpicos del acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sus usos t\u00edpicos incluyen la fabricaci\u00f3n de rodamientos, piezas de v\u00e1lvulas, conectores y accesorios para mangueras. Tambi\u00e9n se utiliza ampliamente en cuchiller\u00eda, instrumental quir\u00fargico y dental, tijeras, cintas adhesivas y reglas. Se considera ideal para aplicaciones que requieren buena resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n y alta dureza.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567500191\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es adecuado para cuchillos?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed, el acero inoxidable 420, en particular la variante 420HC (alto carbono) con un tratamiento t\u00e9rmico adecuado, se considera adecuado y puede ser un excelente acero para cuchillos. Si bien algunos aceros 420 gen\u00e9ricos podr\u00edan considerarse obsoletos para cuchillos de uso general debido a su suavidad y menor retenci\u00f3n del filo, el 420HC es conocido por ser resistente, inoxidable, f\u00e1cil de afilar y tener una buena retenci\u00f3n del filo. Empresas como Buck Knives han logrado un rendimiento s\u00f3lido con el 420HC mediante tratamientos t\u00e9rmicos especializados. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567501208\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 se considera \u201cecon\u00f3mico\u201d o \u201cde baja calidad\u201d para los cuchillos?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Aunque a menudo se le denomina \u201cacero econ\u00f3mico\u00bb por ser una aleaci\u00f3n antigua, el acero inoxidable 420 no es necesariamente de baja calidad. Su rendimiento depende en gran medida del tratamiento t\u00e9rmico que recibe; con un tratamiento t\u00e9rmico adecuado (especialmente para el 420HC), puede ser un material s\u00f3lido, pr\u00e1ctico e incluso subestimado en aplicaciones reales. Ofrece buena resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n, tenacidad y facilidad de afilado, lo que lo convierte en una opci\u00f3n viable para cuchillos de uso diario (EDC).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567502958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es adecuado para espadas?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, el acero inoxidable 420 generalmente no se recomienda para espadas funcionales y suele encontrarse en espadas decorativas. Su bajo contenido de carbono hace que la hoja sea m\u00e1s blanda. Las espadas funcionales suelen fabricarse con acero al carbono porque es m\u00e1s econ\u00f3mico, m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil de forjar y m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil de tratar t\u00e9rmicamente para lograr el rendimiento requerido. Las espadas de acero inoxidable se consideran demasiado fr\u00e1giles y propensas a astillarse o romperse para un uso pr\u00e1ctico.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567544563\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfSe puede utilizar acero inoxidable 420 con aluminio?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Existen opiniones encontradas sobre la compatibilidad del acero inoxidable (incluido el 420) con el aluminio, especialmente en exteriores o ambientes h\u00famedos, debido al riesgo de corrosi\u00f3n galv\u00e1nica. Algunas fuentes indican que el acero inoxidable puede ser m\u00e1s propenso a corroerse que el acero galvanizado en contacto con el aluminio, provocando una corrosi\u00f3n severa de este \u00faltimo en ambientes marinos o h\u00famedos. Por el contrario, otras fuentes sugieren que se pueden usar pernos de acero inoxidable para evitar reacciones galv\u00e1nicas, o que estas reacciones son m\u00ednimas en condiciones suaves debido a la capa protectora de \u00f3xido del aluminio. Para mitigar la posible corrosi\u00f3n galv\u00e1nica, se recomienda ampliamente usar arandelas aislantes de pl\u00e1stico o caucho entre ambos metales para minimizar el contacto directo.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567545393\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo afecta el tratamiento t\u00e9rmico al rendimiento del acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">El tratamiento t\u00e9rmico es crucial para mejorar las caracter\u00edsticas de rendimiento del acero inoxidable 420. Su m\u00e1xima resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n solo se alcanza cuando el acero est\u00e1 completamente templado o templado y libre de tensiones; generalmente, nunca se utiliza en estado recocido para lograr una resistencia \u00f3ptima a la corrosi\u00f3n. Un tratamiento t\u00e9rmico adecuado puede mejorar significativamente propiedades como la dureza y la retenci\u00f3n del filo, especialmente en la variante 420HC. Cuando el acero 420 est\u00e1 blando (recocido), es flexible; al templarse, se vuelve bastante duro.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567581789\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo se trata t\u00e9rmicamente el acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Los procesos de tratamiento t\u00e9rmico est\u00e1ndar para acero inoxidable 420 incluyen:<br>Recocido (para m\u00e1xima suavidad): Calentar uniformemente a 1500 \u2013 1650 \u00b0F (816 \u2013 899 \u00b0C) y enfriar lentamente en el horno.<br>Recocido de proceso: calentar a 1350 \u2013 1450 \u00b0F (732 \u2013 788 \u00b0C), luego enfriar al aire.<br>Endurecimiento: Precalentar, luego calentar a 1800 \u2013 1950 \u00b0F (982 \u2013 1066 \u00b0C), remojar a esa temperatura y luego enfriar al aire o enfriar en aceite tibio.<br>Para aliviar el estr\u00e9s: Calentar a 149-427 \u00b0C (300-800 \u00b0F) durante 1-3 horas, luego enfriar al aire o sumergir en aceite o agua.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567582585\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es soldable?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Las series de acero inoxidable martens\u00edtico, incluido el tipo 420, presentan una soldabilidad limitada. Si se requiere soldadura, se recomienda precalentar a 260 \u00b0C (550 \u00b0F). Tambi\u00e9n se recomienda realizar un tratamiento t\u00e9rmico despu\u00e9s de la soldadura.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567583438\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es moldeable?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed, si el acero inoxidable 420 se recoce para lograr la m\u00e1xima suavidad, se puede estirar y moldear moderadamente.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567627345\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las limitaciones de temperatura para el acero inoxidable 420?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">El acero inoxidable 420 no suele utilizarse a temperaturas superiores a 427 \u00b0C (800 \u00b0F). Esto se debe a que las temperaturas m\u00e1s altas provocan un r\u00e1pido ablandamiento y una p\u00e9rdida de su resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567629160\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre el acero inoxidable 420 y 420HC, particularmente en cuanto al contenido de carbono?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">La diferencia clave radica en su contenido de carbono, que influye significativamente en su rendimiento. El acero 420 gen\u00e9rico (y el 420J) suele tener un contenido de carbono menor, de alrededor de 0,151 TP3T. En cambio, el acero 420HC (alto contenido de carbono) tiene un contenido de carbono notablemente mayor, generalmente de alrededor de 0,461 TP3T. Este mayor contenido de carbono, especialmente al combinarse con un tratamiento t\u00e9rmico especializado, proporciona al acero 420HC una mayor dureza, mejor retenci\u00f3n del filo y un rendimiento m\u00e1s robusto para aplicaciones como cuchillos. La variaci\u00f3n en el contenido de carbono entre los diferentes grados de acero 420 explica por qu\u00e9 las fuentes pueden indicar diferentes porcentajes de carbono para el acero &quot;420&quot;.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567651992\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo se compara el acero inoxidable 420 con el acero inoxidable 440?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tanto el 420 como el 440 se consideran generalmente aceros inoxidables econ\u00f3micos, adecuados y utilizables. El 420 (en concreto, el 420HC) se describe como muy resistente con una retenci\u00f3n de filo respetable. El 440 (en particular, el 440C) puede alcanzar una mayor dureza (58 HRC o superior) y suele ofrecer una mejor retenci\u00f3n de filo, aunque puede no ser tan resistente como el 420. El 440C tambi\u00e9n es un acero al cromo martens\u00edtico resistente a la corrosi\u00f3n con alta resistencia al desgaste. El grado espec\u00edfico y el tratamiento t\u00e9rmico son importantes para comparar su rendimiento real.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567652987\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo se compara la resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n del acero inoxidable 420 con la del acero inoxidable 316?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Si bien el acero inoxidable 420 ofrece una buena resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n en comparaci\u00f3n con otros aceros para cuchiller\u00eda, su resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n es inferior a la del acero inoxidable 316. SAE 316 y 316L (a menudo llamados &quot;de grado marino&quot;) son aleaciones de cromo, n\u00edquel y molibdeno conocidas por su superior resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n y resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n, y se consideran biocompatibles cuando se producen seg\u00fan est\u00e1ndares espec\u00edficos.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755567683448\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfEs el 420 un buen acero inoxidable?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">El acero 420 es, sin duda, un buen acero inoxidable, que ofrece un nivel satisfactorio de resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n para una amplia gama de aplicaciones, especialmente con un tratamiento t\u00e9rmico adecuado. Su combinaci\u00f3n de resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n con una alta dureza y resistencia al desgaste alcanzables lo convierte en un material vers\u00e1til, especialmente para cuchiller\u00eda y ciertas aplicaciones de herramientas.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Obtenga una cotizaci\u00f3n competitiva para acero inoxidable 420<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Con m\u00e1s de 20 a\u00f1os de experiencia en forja, Aobo Steel es su socio de confianza para acero inoxidable 420 de alto rendimiento. Ofrecemos no solo materiales, sino tambi\u00e9n soluciones. 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Applications 2.\u00a0420 Stainless Steel Composition Element Carbon (C) Manganese (Mn) Silicon (Si) Phosphorus (P) Sulfur (S) Chromium (Cr) Compositional&nbsp; 0.15- 0.40% \u2264 1.00% \u2264 0.50% 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It offers good corrosion resistance, toughness, and ease of sharpening, making it a viable option for everyday carry (EDC) knives.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567502958","position":11,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567502958","name":"\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es adecuado para espadas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, 420 stainless steel is generally not recommended for functional swords and is often found in \u201cwall hangers\u201d (decorative swords). The carbon content of 420 can be fairly low, making the blade softer. Functional swords are typically made from carbon steel because it is cheaper, easier to forge, and easier to heat-treat to achieve the required performance. Stainless steel swords are broadly viewed as too brittle and prone to chipping or shattering for practical use.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567544563","position":12,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567544563","name":"\u00bfSe puede utilizar acero inoxidable 420 con aluminio?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There are\u00a0conflicting views\u00a0on the compatibility of stainless steel (including 420) with aluminum, particularly in exterior or wet environments, due to the risk of\u00a0galvanic corrosion. Some sources indicate that stainless steel can be worse than galvanized steel when in contact with aluminum, leading to severe corrosion of aluminum in marine or wet conditions. Conversely, other sources suggest stainless steel bolts might be used to avoid galvanic reactions, or that reactions are minimal in mild conditions due to aluminum\u2019s protective oxide layer. To mitigate potential galvanic corrosion, it is widely recommended to use\u00a0isolation washers made of plastic or rubber\u00a0between the two metals to minimize direct contact.<br>","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567545393","position":13,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567545393","name":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo afecta el tratamiento t\u00e9rmico al rendimiento del acero inoxidable 420?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Heat treatment is crucial for enhancing the performance characteristics of 420 stainless steel. Its maximum corrosion resistance is achieved only when the steel is fully hardened or hardened and stress-relieved; it is generally never used in the annealed condition for optimal corrosion resistance. Proper heat treatment can significantly improve properties such as hardness and edge retention, especially for variant 420HC. When 420 is soft (annealed), it is flexible; when hardened, it becomes quite hard.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567581789","position":14,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567581789","name":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo se trata t\u00e9rmicamente el acero inoxidable 420?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Standard heat treatment processes for 420 stainless steel include:<br>Annealing (for maximum softness):\u00a0Heat uniformly to\u00a01500 \u2013 1650\u00b0F (816 \u2013 899\u00b0C)\u00a0and cool slowly in the furnace.<br>Process Annealing:\u00a0Heat to\u00a01350 \u2013 1450\u00b0F (732 \u2013 788\u00b0C), then air cool.<br>Hardening:\u00a0Preheat, then heat to\u00a01800 \u2013 1950\u00b0F (982 \u2013 1066\u00b0C), soak at the temperature, and then air cool or quench in warm oil.<br>Stress Relieving:\u00a0Heat to 300\u2013800\u00b0F (149\u2013427\u00b0C) for 1-3 hours, then cool in air or quench in oil or water.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567582585","position":15,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567582585","name":"\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es soldable?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Martensitic stainless steel series, including type 420, has limited weldability. If welding is required, it is recommended to preheat to 550\u00b0F (260\u00b0C). It is also recommended to perform heat treatment after welding.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567583438","position":16,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567583438","name":"\u00bfEl acero inoxidable 420 es moldeable?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, if 420 stainless steel is annealed for maximum softness, it can be moderately drawn and formed.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567627345","position":17,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567627345","name":"\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las limitaciones de temperatura para el acero inoxidable 420?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"420 stainless steel is not typically used at temperatures exceeding 800\u00b0F (427\u00b0C). This is because higher temperatures lead to rapid softening and a loss of its corrosion resistance.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567629160","position":18,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567629160","name":"\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre el acero inoxidable 420 y 420HC, particularmente en cuanto al contenido de carbono?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The key difference lies in their carbon content, which significantly impacts their performance. Generic 420 (and 420J) typically has a lower carbon content, around 0.15%. In contrast, 420HC (High Carbon) has a notably higher carbon content, usually around 0.46%. This higher carbon content, especially when combined with specialized heat treatment, provides 420HC with improved hardness, better edge retention, and more robust performance for applications like knives. The variation in carbon content among different 420 grades explains why sources may report different carbon percentages for \u201c420\u201d steel.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567651992","position":19,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567651992","name":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo se compara el acero inoxidable 420 con el acero inoxidable 440?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Both 420 and 440 are generally considered\u00a0decent and usable \u201cbudget\u201d stainless steels. 420 (specifically 420HC) is described as very tough with respectable edge retention. 440 (particularly 440C) can achieve\u00a0higher hardness (58 HRC or above)\u00a0and typically offers better edge retention, though it may not be as tough as 420. 440C is also a corrosion-resistant martensitic chromium steel with high wear resistance. The specific grade and heat treatment are important for comparing their actual performance.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567652987","position":20,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567652987","name":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo se compara la resistencia a la corrosi\u00f3n del acero inoxidable 420 con la del acero inoxidable 316?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"While 420 stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance compared to other cutlery steels, its\u00a0corrosion resistance is inferior to 316 stainless steel. SAE 316 and 316L (often called \u201cmarine grade\u201d) are chromium, nickel, molybdenum alloys known for their superior strength and corrosion resistance, and are considered biocompatible when produced to specific standards.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567683448","position":21,"url":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/420-stainless-steel\/#faq-question-1755567683448","name":"\u00bfEs el 420 un buen acero inoxidable?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"420 steel is indeed a good stainless steel, offering a satisfactory level of corrosion resistance for a wide range of applications, particularly when properly heat-treated. Its combination of corrosion resistance with achievable high hardness and wear resistance makes it a versatile material, notably for cutlery and certain tooling applications.\u00a0","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"}]}},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif",764,764,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-150x150.avif",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-300x300.avif",300,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif",764,764,false],"large":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif",764,764,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif",764,764,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel.avif",764,764,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/420-stainless-steel-12x12.avif",12,12,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Evan","author_link":"https:\/\/aobosteel.com\/es\/blog\/author\/admin\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"420 stainless steel is a&nbsp;martensitic&nbsp;stainless steel, which is a type of iron-chromium alloy.&nbsp;It is part of the&nbsp;400-series&nbsp;stainless steel classifications.&nbsp;Unlike some other stainless steel types, AISI 420 stainless steel is&nbsp;magnetic. 1. 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