So you*re looking for an alternative to standard gauge steel for forging your next ring. You come across 919 forged and wonder how it would compare to that of hot metal. I have gone through all the information on 919 forged, and I found that it*s a great product but not perfect
The 919-X is a heavy duty alloy with high strength, ductility, and wear resistance. It is also easy to machine and weld making it a great material for rings
It has a hardness of 50 HRC which is comparable to that of 4400 stainless steel. The 919 alloy will not rust like other steels, but can be damaged if exposed to certain chemicals or environments such as chlorine gas or salt water
This alloy is stronger than hot-rolled steel, and can hold up to heat treatment better than other alloys due to its high carbon content (about 0.78% by weight). This means that you don*t need as much reheating after working with it because the higher carbon content gives it better thermal conductivity during forging/forming processes.
919 forged vs hot metal