Heat resistance:

• Resistant in oxidizing atmospheres up to approx. 850–950 °C
• Good oxidation resistance due to chromium and silicon content
• Not suitable for strongly reducing or sulfurous atmospheres
  
  

Corrosion resistance:

• Limited corrosion resistance; not suitable for moist, chloride-containing, or strongly corrosive environments
• Primarily designed for dry, oxidizing conditions at high temperatures
  
  

Mechanical properties:

• Tensile strength: approx. 400–650 MPa (at room temperature)
• Yield strength: approx. 200–300 MPa
• Elongation: approx. 15–25 %
• Moderate strength and ductility, decreasing at high temperatures
  
  

Weldability:

• Limited weldability due to ferritic microstructure and relatively high carbon content
• Preheating and post-weld heat treatment recommended to avoid cracking

Processing:

• Good machinability
• Can be hot-formed at temperatures between 850 and 1150 °C