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1.4401 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 wire eroded

Numeric designation1.4401
Chemical designationX5CrNiMo17-12-2
Statewire eroded
EtchingV2A-Beize @ 70 °C

The melting zone from wire eroding is visible in the rim area. The SEM micrograph shows the topographic formation of a wire-eroded surface. The austenitic microstructure shows strong dislocations and proportions of delta ferrite.