Impact strength Sandvik SAF 2707 HD possesses very good impact strength. Figure 1 shows impact energy (KCV). The ductilebrittle transition temperature is below -50°C (-58°F).
Figure 1. Impact energy curve for Sandvik SAF 2707 HD using standard Charpy V specimens 10 x 10mm (average of 3 at each temperature). The samples are taken in the longitudinal and transversal direction from 200 x13 mm hot extruded and solution annealed (1100 C / 2012 F) tube.