Sta-Hard 17

Description

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STA-HARD 17 is a salt mixture containing barium chloride. It is generally used for preheating high speed steel tools or for hardening, annealing and normalizing carbon and alloy steels. Its stability makes it especially suitable for heating alloy tool steels which require high hardening temperatures.

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Key Properties

• Sta-Hard 17 is a salt mixture primarily composed of barium chloride, making it suitable for preheating high-speed steel tools and hardening, annealing, and normalizing carbon and alloy steels.
• It offers stability at high temperatures, especially suitable for heating alloy tool steels which require high hardening temperatures, with a working range of 1300 - 1900°F.
• The salt has a melting point of 1175°F, a density of 155 lbs./ft.3 at 1600°F, and a specific heat of 0.18, appearing white with no vapor pressure.
• It emphasizes safe handling and storage, warning against contamination with cyanide salts or organic materials, which can cause violent reactions or explosions.
• The disposal of Sta-Hard 17 must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and precautions include reading the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for proper disposal and safety equipment recommendations.