| 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 |