Durehete Chemical Composition — Alloy T41 / T31 / T22 (EN 10269)

The Durehete family chemistry is tightly controlled within the EN 10269 envelope. Durehete 1055 (Alloy T41 / 20CrMoVTiB4-10 / 1.7729) carries the titanium and boron microalloying that distinguishes it from the plain Cr-Mo-V grades 950 and 900.

Durehete 1055 (Alloy T41 / 1.7729 / 20CrMoVTiB4-10)

ElementRange (wt %)
Carbon (C)0.17 to 0.23
Silicon (Si), max0.40
Manganese (Mn)0.35 to 0.75
Phosphorus (P), max0.025
Sulphur (S), max0.025
Chromium (Cr)0.90 to 1.20
Molybdenum (Mo)0.90 to 1.10
Vanadium (V)0.60 to 0.80
Titanium (Ti)0.07 to 0.15
Boron (B), max0.02

Durehete 950 (Alloy T31 / 1.7711 / 40CrMoV4-6)

ElementRange (wt %)
Carbon (C)0.36 to 0.44
Silicon (Si), max0.40
Manganese (Mn)0.40 to 0.70
Phosphorus (P), max0.025
Sulphur (S), max0.025
Chromium (Cr)0.90 to 1.20
Molybdenum (Mo)0.50 to 0.70
Vanadium (V)0.25 to 0.35

Durehete 900 (Alloy T22 / 42CrMoV5-6)

ElementRange (wt %)
Carbon (C)0.38 to 0.46
Silicon (Si), max0.40
Manganese (Mn)0.50 to 0.80
Phosphorus (P), max0.025
Sulphur (S), max0.025
Chromium (Cr)1.20 to 1.50
Molybdenum (Mo)0.50 to 0.65
Vanadium (V)0.20 to 0.35

Why Ti+B Microalloying Matters

The titanium and boron additions in Durehete 1055 are the procurement differentiator from the plain Cr-Mo-V grades. Titanium ties up free nitrogen as TiN dispersoids that pin grain boundaries; boron segregates to grain boundaries and slows M23C6 carbide coarsening at long-duration high-temperature exposure. The combined effect is a 25-50°C lift in usable service temperature versus 950 and 900 at the same 100,000-hour design stress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Durehete 1055 and 950 chemistry?

1055 (Alloy T41) is lower carbon (0.17-0.23 vs 0.36-0.44), higher Mo (0.90-1.10 vs 0.50-0.70), higher V (0.60-0.80 vs 0.25-0.35), plus the Ti+B microalloying. The combined effect lifts the service temperature ceiling from 540 to 565 degrees Celsius.

Is Durehete 900 chemically the same as Durehete 950?

No. Durehete 900 (42CrMoV5-6) has higher chromium (1.20-1.50 vs 0.90-1.20) but lower molybdenum (0.50-0.65 vs 0.50-0.70). Service ceiling is 500 degrees Celsius.

What is the closest ASTM equivalent for Durehete 950 chemistry?

ASTM A193 Grade B16. Chemistry envelopes overlap; both specifications cover the Cr-Mo-V bolting family at 540 degrees Celsius continuous service.

Are inclusion limits specified?

EN 10269 references EN 10247 for non-metallic inclusion rating. TorqBolt heat lineage maintains low-inclusion practice with secondary refining (vacuum degassing or ladle refining) on the EN 10269 heat lots.