ATOMET 4201

ATOMET 4201 is a highly compressible, water-atomized low alloy steel powder containing
0.45% nickel and 0.60% molybdenum, designed for high performance, high strength
powder metallurgy and powder forging applications.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

COMPRESSIBILITY
The outstanding compressibility of ATOMET
4201 extends the benefits of pre-alloyed
powders to high density applications above 6.9
3
g/cm .

Improves strength
Reduces tool stress

ATOMET 4201, containing a precise level of

manganese, nickel and molybdenum, is an ideal
choice for powder metallurgy (P/M) and powder
forging (P/F) applications that require consistent
and superior heat treated properties.

Improves hardness and

tensile strength

ATOMET 4201 can be used with existing tooling

designed for conventional AISI 4200 pre-alloyed
powders.

No need to retool

A stable ore base, modern steel-making practice

and statically controlled powder manufacturing
ensure
lot-to-lot
consistency.
Being
a
homogeneous alloy, ATOMET 4201 eliminates
detrimental effects of segregation and dusting
normally associated with elemental blends.

Low variation of part

properties
Compatible with work
environment
requirements

State-of-the-art clean steel practice ensures low

residuals and sets new standards for
cleanliness.

HARDENABILITY

DIMENSIONAL CHANGE

CONSISTENCY

PURITY AND CLEANLINESS

Improves mechanical
and dynamic properties

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ATOMET 4201
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Apparent Density
2,92 g/cm3

Flow
26,00 sec/50g

Chemical Analysis (wt %)

C
0,004
S
0,009
O
0,10
P
0,012
Mn
0,28
Mo
0,60
Ni
0,45
Si
0,003
Cr
0,05
Cu
0,02
Fe
98+

Typical Screen Analysis

U.S mesh
Microns
wt %
+70
Trace
+212
-70 +100
-212 +150
10
-100 +140
-150 +106
17
-140 +200
-106 +75
20
-200 +325
-75 +45
25
-325
-45
28

COMPACTING PROPERTIES
ATOMET 4201 + 0.75% ZnSt

Rio Tinto, Metal Powders

1655 Marie-Victorin
Sorel-Tracy, QC J3R 4R4 Canada
T: +1-450-746-5050
F: +1-450-746-5084

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