Steel 4130

Steel 4130

Chromium-molybdenum steel for aerospace tubing, motorsport frames, pressure vessels, gears, shafts and welded high-strength structures.

Representative Properties

  • Typical tensile strength: 670 MPa
  • Typical yield strength: 435 MPa
  • Typical density: 7.85 g/cm³
  • Typical hardness: 197 HB
  • Standard: SAE/AISI 4130 / ASTM A29

Values are representative for the named grade and condition. Final design and procurement must use certified supplier data and the applicable standard.

Material properties
Material nameSteel 4130
TypeCarbon & Alloy Steel
Standard codeSAE/AISI 4130 / ASTM A29
Tensile strength (MPa)670
Yield strength (MPa)435
Fatigue strength (MPa)310
Elongation (%)25
Hardness (Brinell)197
Density (g/cm³)7.85
Electrical resistivity (µΩ·in)8
Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)42.7
Melting range (°C)1430–1510
WeldabilityExcellent
FormabilityGood
Shear modulus80
Industry codesteel_4130