| Material | Stainless steel – 1.4312 |
| ISO/EN/DIN | Code X8CrNi 18 12 |
| Abrasion resistance | Moderately good |
| Used for | Medium-hard, brittle samples |
| Element | Share % |
| Iron – Fe | approx. 65 |
| Carbon – C | 0.03 |
| Silicon – Si | 1 |
| Manganese – Mn | 2 |
| Phosphorus – P | 0.045 |
| Sulphur – S | 0.030 |
| Chromium – Cr | 16.5-18.5 |
| Molybdenum – Mo | 2.00-2.50 |
| Nickel – Ni | 11.00-14.00 |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ |
| Hardness | 150 – 200 HB |