View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.Crucible CPM 420V is a unique tool steel made by the Crucible particle metallurgy (CPM) process. The alloy is designed from a martensitic stainless steel based analysis with added carbon and vanadium for exceptionally good wear resistance. CPM 420V offers significant improvements over CPM 440V (see Alloy digest SS 489) in both wear and corrosion resistance. The exceptional wear resistance and good corrosion resistance of CPM 420V make it an excellent candidate to replace 440C and other corrosion- and wear-resistant materials, particularly where increased wear resistance is a primary concern.