BH13 Steel — Specifications & Listings
BS4659 — British hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13
Grade Details
| Grade | BH13 |
| Standard | BS4659 |
| Description | British hot work tool steel, equivalent to H13 |
| Applications | Die casting dies, forging tools, extrusion dies |
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Chemical Composition (%)
| C |
Si |
Mn |
Cr |
Mo |
V |
| 0.35–0.42 |
0.80–1.20 |
0.30–0.50 |
4.75–5.50 |
1.20–1.75 |
0.80–1.20 |
Mechanical Properties
| Hardness HRC (hardened) |
42–54 |
| Hardness HB (annealed) |
≤235 |
Typical Available Sizes
| Round Bar |
16mm–400mm dia |
| Flat Bar |
20×10mm–400×150mm |
Sizes are indicative. Contact seller for exact availability.
Active BH13 Listings on M-EX