chromium molybdenum steel

chromium molybdenum steel

[¦krō·mē·əm mə¦lib·də·nəm ′stēl]

(metallurgy)

Cast steel containing up to 1% carbon, 0.7-1.1% chromium, and 0.2-0.4% molybdenum; characterized by high strength and ductility.

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